We all know things are rough out there. A lot of people are out of jobs, struggling to make ends meet.
The Cleveland Indians are trying to help, offering fans the ability to win 12-game ticket packages through an essay contest.
But for those feeling a bit strapped on the cash front in these tough economic times, the Indians are offering the opportunity to win free tickets as part of their 12-Pack Essay Contest. Twenty-five applicants will be awarded four Pepsi 12-Pack ticket packages based on their response to the following:
In 500 words or less, please explain your current economic circumstance and what winning an Indians 12-Pack would mean to you during the 2010 season. Please incorporate your passion as a Cleveland Indians fan and love for baseball in your response.
I would think this contest has plenty of potential to be awkward, however. I’m not sure how eager I would be to outline my financial woes - in as convincing terms as possible - in a 500-word essay contest. Not sure how eager I’d be to judge the essays either.
But as depressing as this contest might be, I have to give the Indians credit for the gesture. When times are tough, it might be nice to take in a ballgame on the house. Plus, if you’re really strapped, you could always scalp your tickets.
(Thanks to The Sporting Blog)
