Walking home from the bar the last couple games I have noticed two things from the Red Mile:
1 - the vast majority of Red Mile attendees were most likely not 18 during the '04 run so they had really only heard of the legend. Heck, most probably weren't 18 in '09. They heard all about how awesome it was and are trying to replicate. It's not organic at all.
2 - the vast majority of Red Mile attendees are not everyday Flames fans. They got the shirt or the jersey but are there because its the playoffs and it will be packed on 17th. It is like an early Stampede and a reason to get trashed. The amount of people at the bar I was at were not watching the game, or were but were really obnoxious about it.
Is this type of behavior disrespectful? Absolutely
Are these guys losers? Yes
Can a bunch of protesters change their behavior? no
As a woman who would take offense to this activity, should you attend 17 Ave after the games? probably not.
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