I just watched an old episode of The Simpsons. Of interest was the ending. Bart finds out that Major League Baseball is using satelites to spy on everyone. Mark McGwire shows up, and when asked why MLB is spying, he responds "Do you want to know the terrifying truth? Or do you want to see me sock a few dingers!" The crowd erupts into a "Dingers!" chant.
I thought that was interesting. Forshadowing of what was to come, and completely accurate in that ultimately the fans don't care. Chicks dig the long ball.
