The Cardinals won today at Busch Stadium, setting up a critical series this weekend at Wrigley.  Even with a Cubs victory against the Mets today, the Cardinals can move into at least a tie with a 3-game sweep over their rivals.  However, the “BIG” news in St. Louis happened during yesterday’s 6-0 loss.  What happened on the BIG screen was a BIG surprise.  With the fan cam on her, a woman, rumored to be a dancer, pulled up her shirt and flashed the crowd.  It may have produced the biggest roar by the crowd all day, as the Cardinals were shut-out by the bottom dwelling Reds. I’m actually surprised that this hasn’t happened before, and perhaps sets the stage for a trend.  A topless dancer by the name of “Busty Heart” was also thrown out of Busch Stadium years ago, but she never got on camera.  Chances are that in both cases too much Budweiser was involved!

I’m sure she was seeking publicity for her profession, and what better way than the BIG screen!  Apparently there is no delay on the in-house video system, since that probably takes all the fun out of seeing yourself on T.V.  It reminds me of the “fan on the field,” craze, eventually highlighted by Morganna, the Kissing Bandit.  Streakers also sought attention, hoping to appear BIGGER than real life on television, as we got BIGGER and BIGGER screens at home.  For both men and women, it provided an opportunity to magnify your possible shortcomings, because size matters.  Is BIGGER really better?  Remember the movie, “Attack of the Fifty Foot Woman?”  They don’t get much bigger than that, and the Busch screen is only 32 feet high.  Look out Dallas!

On-field security has tightened up substantially because of streakers, exhibitionists, bandits, and flag burners.  Now, it will be the “Kiss Cam” that faces more scrutiny.  Until then, children hide your eyes.  In my experience, it was the Indianapolis 500 that became famous for “Show Us Your T***!!!”  I’m sure the Clydesdales were talking among themselves.  When baseball games are lopsided, the fans get restless, and high jinks like this happen.  Did a mention that “The King of Beers” might have played a role?  When offered a 16-ounce Bud or a 12-ounce Bud, most will take the BIGGER size, especially if it’s the seventh inning.  As they say in St. Louis, “This Boob’s For You!”