I had to laugh when I heard my friend ask the concession worker, “What’s the difference between the deluxe Dodger dog and the regular?”

It’s a fair question I suppose – and the answer is that the deluxe Dodger dog is all beef – but it stirred some feelings in me, realizing just how much they are taking advantage of us.

I’m really growing to dislike businesses (restaurants) that decide to dangle their “top products” in front of our faces – so long as we’re willing to pay more for it.

You could say, “That’s business,” and I’d agree – but is it good business?

Of course not.  However, in an industry as large as baseball, they can get away with it.

“For seventy-five more cents you can have the all-beef hot dog – the best product we have – or you can have this other piece of shit if you want, I guess…”

It doesn’t make sense to me – put your best foot forward, I say. Show me that your trying to serve great food, not take advantage of me.

But anyway, here are a few tips about Dodger Stadium:

1) You CANNOT move down from the nosebleeds at any point during the game, even if you are the only person there. Dodger Stadium has separate entrances for the outfield, field level and reserve (upper-level) seats. You can’t even access the other sections to walk around, grab some food (which is why you feel so abused, because they trap you). It’s completely ridiculous on all fronts, I must say.

2) There are no bars or restaurants near the stadium. However, there is an awfully nice park (Elysian Park) a short walk from the stadium, great for tailgating, grilling, etc.

3) Light beer (Miller, Bud) is $10 for a large, premium (Dos Equis, Blue Moon) is $11.

4) No reason to be scared, despite the incident a few months ago. I wore my Reds jersey, minded my own business, and didn’t hear a peep from anyone.

5) The stadium is honestly an embarrassment to what is supposed to be one of the most historic and proud franchises in baseball.  They only have one speaker, for Christ’s sake!  (see photo below).