Rally Monkey Etiquette

August 10, 2000
By Monkey SMoto
RallyMonkey.com Staff Writer

Yes, There is Rally Monkey Etiquette. 

It's clear that in the last 2 weeks, some of us have been using the Rally Monkey way too much. Now more than ever, we need to pick our spots to help the team along when we really need it or the little guy is going to poop out again.

So, as responsible Rally Monkey owners, let's review and stick to Rally Monkey Etiquette:

• The Rally Monkey may quietly watch the Angels only while they are at bat. That way, he can put his full attention on the way the pitcher delivers and pass the scoop on to the Angels batters.
  
• Rally Monkeys are not to watch or go crazy when the Angels are pitching. I saw Troy Percival say this emphatically on a TV interview.
• Rally Monkeys are to be "saved" until at least the 7th inning, after which we should expect a lot of monkey business. Remember, baseball is a marathon.
  
• At least one Angel runner has to be on base before the Rally Monkey can go into hysterics.
  
• Never stick the Rally Monkey in a plastic bag, like that fellow did on the televised game the other night or it will kill the rally (which it did). The little guy needs respect!
  
• With the team back from Cleveland, the brief three-game trip should be enough of a break to revive our Rally Monkey and give him a second wind for the balance of this season.

Go Angels!
Best Regards from Monkey SMoto