Heeeeere's Johnny!

Posted by Adam Kuban, July 7, 2005 at 11:43 AM

Last Tuesday (June 28), after allowing five runs in the ninth inning against Cleveland, Red Sox pitcher Keith Foulke blamed jeering homefield fans for his failure, referring to them collectively as "Johnny from Burger King."

The comment has offended some folks up Beantown way who see it as a slap in the face to the hardworking, low-paid fans who essentially help pay the substantial salary Mr. Foulke no doubt earns.

It has also inspired some Photoshopped illustrations that play on the incident, as seen at right and here.

'Johnny' on the spot: Burger King comment an unnecessary shot [Boston Herald]
Foulke tales -- He's earned the right to be upset [Boston Herald]
Photo illustration by Karl Stier, taken from Boston Dirt Dogs

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