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Philadelphia Phillies - 2009 World Series Survey (Creative Non-Fiction Piece)

 

1. Are you a Philadelphia Phillies Phan, and do you live in Philadelphia?
   

   
    

2. Do you consider yourself a die-hard fan?
   

   
    

3. Describe your commitment to the Philadelphia Phillies:
   

   
    

4. Tell me about your favorite game this season:
   

   
    

5. What player do you think embodies the spirit of the Philadelphia Phillies image best?
   

   
    

   1. Do you think this season is blessed by Harry Kalas?
      

   
    

6. Did you celebrate at all when the Phillies won the Pennant?
   

   
    

7. Did you think we would make it this far all along?
   

   
    

   1. What made you speculate we wouldn't?
      
   2. What had you convinced we would?
      

      
       

8. How many games have you been to this season?
   

   
    

9. Did you attend any post-season games?
   

   
    

10. Are you planning to attend any World Series games?
    

    
     

11. Does attending a sports bar, in lieu of getting to Citizen's Bank Park, count as attending the game?
    

    
     

    1. Which ones do you go to (besides here)?
       
    2. Which ones do you try to stay away from?
       
    3. What's your best Phillies experience in a sports bar?
       

    
     

12. What does the World Series win in 2008, and the possible chance to repeat in 2009, mean to you??
    

    
     

13. Did you attend the celebration Parade last year?
    

    
     

    1. How would you describe your experience?
       
    2. What was the most incredible thing you saw at the parade?
       

    
     

14. Were you in the crowd at City Hall when the team won the World Series last year?
    

    
     

    1. How would you describe your experience?
       

    
     

15. In what ways have the Phillies proven their devotion to their fans? (Give any examples on how you know the Phillies do something extraordinary for their fan base)
    

    
     

16. In what ways do the Philadelphia Phillies help out their city?
    

    
     

    1. How have you seen the Phillies help out in the economy?
       
    2. How have you seen the Phillies help out in the community?
       

    
     

17. Do you have any thought on the fly-by, fair-weather fan that seems to materialize only in the playoffs or World Series? Are they real fans?
    

    
     

18. Aside from what makes its way to television, have you personally seen an act of violence happen due to Phillies fans, and tell me what you think about these kinds of fans?
    

    
     

19. What do you believe defines the "True Phillies Phan"? What are the strange ways you have seen the Phillies fan pay homage to their team?
    

    
     

20. How would you describe the perfect ending to Philadelphia's current baseball season?
    

    
     

    1. Will you attend this year's parade?
       
    2. What will happen if we lose?
       

       
        

21. Imagine you can say something directly to the Philadelphia Phillies or a single player. What would you say? What would you thank them for?