There’s something about being the first one to discover new cool. I think back to college, standing in line, midnight at Tower Records to pick up Snoop Dogg’s debut album. We ran back to campus that night, put the CD on repeat and had an impromptu party. Luckily, no one narced on us because we were breaking a ton of rules. Whether it’s music, fashion, a smart young politician filled with hope or being the first in your group of friends to realize drinking a Guinness warm is a different experience than drinking it cold, there’s pride in being the first to bring a new style to the collective.
I wonder if Cubs fans are starting to feel that way about this 2023 team. I imagine there are a bunch of group chats with that one friend who’s sounding the alarm on how fun the Cubs might be this season.
