A fan fight broke out during last night’s Red Wings-Blue Jackets game that ended in one portly Red Wings fan being put in cuffs as a chorus of fans berated him for having no chill. While it’s unclear on what sparked the fight, I’m going to guess alcohol and a deep-seeded insecurity with oneself.
As far as fight strategy, it’s common knowledge that having the lower ground in a stadium fight tilts the playing field. All it takes is one tug of the shirt to topple your opponent over the back of your seat and put him in a compromising position. Having the higher ground is like trying to fight on stilts–if you swing, you best not miss. Otherwise you’re putting yourself in a position to be dragged into the seats that were one row above your price range. Just a tip from a dude whose never been in a fight with a stranger at a stadium.
Let’s see how it plays out.
Note this instigator: “Hey you gunna make out or what?” If that isn’t the biggest bystander catalyst to throw some haymakers, I don’t know what is.
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— Jon Boyd (@TheOnlyBoyd) March 9, 2016
^The typical annoying ass girl trying to throw weak ass shots at the person trying to diffuse the situation. Insufferable.
DING DING DING! Round 2, featuring angry stadium cop.
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— Jon Boyd (@TheOnlyBoyd) March 9, 2016
It seems everyone got off without any consequences. Minus the public internet shaming. And that is a life sentence.
Columbus police say no charges filed in fan fight during #CBJ 5-3 win over #RedWings on Friday. "Mutual altercation," it was deemed.
— Aaron Portzline (@Aportzline) March 9, 2016
[h/t Deadspin]