Nats pitcher, fan avoid awkward moment at movies by revisiting it on Twitter
Washington, D.C. — a good and civilized sports town — demonstrates how athletes and fans can engage online in a positive and mutually beneficial manner.
I'm pretty sure @JerryBlevins_13 is behind me at the theater in Chinatown. True or not true Jerry?
— Tim Prendergast (@CellarmanDC) October 11, 2014 (2) Athlete reciprocates with an honest reply
@CellarmanDC true
— Jerry Blevins (@JerryBlevins_13) October 12, 2014 (3) Fan offers a thought, respects personal space
@JerryBlevins_13 Thought so. Wanted to shake your hand and say thanks for a great season. Didn't want to bother you on a date.
— Tim Prendergast (@CellarmanDC) October 12, 2014 (4) Athlete acknowledges appreciation, repays gesture with a compliment
@CellarmanDC I appreciate that. I wanted to shake your hand and say congrats on a wonderful mustache. Thought it would've been too weird
— Jerry Blevins (@JerryBlevins_13) October 12, 2014 That’s it! See, it’s OK and not at all hard to be normal and kind to each other online.
(Postscript) He was right about the mustache.
(via @RecordsAndRadio)
