Careful.... this is a story about baseball, America's favorite pastime! Yes, gay boys in Minneapolis do go to Minnesota Twins games. (It does help that Joe Mauer is incredibly easy on the eyes!) 
But beyond that, the $16 (and that's not even the cheapest) ticket price is well worth it! Let me give you some tips to help you make it through the 9 innings if you're not a baseball fan:
Tip #1 - (quite possibly the most important tip) For the first cocktail or 2, search out the fancy wine/beer vendors. Don't settle for the Michelob Golden Draft Light on tap (unless you're my straight friend Felicia). If you search hard enough you can find a glass of Chardonnay or Imported bottled beer! However, after the first couple you may want to settle for whatever choices Wally The Beerman is schlepping up and down the stadium steps.
Tip #2 - Enjoy your surroundings. You'll find plenty of cute straight boys (and even a couple stray gay men) to keep you occupied between innings. If you sit in the Homerun Porch near section 140 you may also have the pleasure of experiencing the Twins Guest Service rep proudly giving the "thumbs up" after she successfully kicks out all persons without a ticket sitting in the empty section next to us (I think I watched her more than the actual game).
Tip #3 - When it comes time for the Seventh Inning Stretch, stand up! Remember, in the Metrodome you don't have to worry about what others are thinking about you. You learned the words long ago, so sing loudly. "Take me out to the ballgame, take me out to get drunk (or something like that)..."
Tip #4 - To avoid traffic after the game, plan on stopping in at the Minneapolis Eagle or on your way back to the car. Who know's you just might encounter one of their great drink specials like the $8.00 beer bust on Sundays from 4-8pm.
So, the next time that you are sitting wondering what to do, take a look to see if the Minnesota Twins are in town. I hope this blog will help conjure up pleasant thoughts of Dome Dogs, Ball Boys, Pitchers, Catchers and of course Wally the Beerman! Now, everyone sing it with me in Falsetto "Take Me Out To The Ballgame..." - love mighty tim at bat
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I never understood how Wally could play the entire first half, and his hair still looked perfect!!! But, the truth is I don't go to Timberwolves games to watch the players, I go to watch the other fans! I wonder if the 10% rule (10% of the population is gay) is still in effect at NBA games. If you've never played this game it's kinda fun... just look down the row you're sitting in and count 10 guys. The 10th is gay, and quite possibly you're new boyfriend! How about on the teams benches... count to 10. You may find yourself with NBA MVP Kevin Garnett or quite possibly the most un-photogenic person alive Mark Madsen!
I think that I'll wait for the World Figure Skating Championships in St. Paul to play the 10% game! 
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