Blue Crabs baseball 1000 hermit crab giveaway

[StadEMS3]

What's your take on the Blue Crabs giving away 1000 hermit crabs on opening day? I think it's a bad idea all around. Most of these animals will end up dead in no time. From what I seen on the news last night the Blue Crabs are not not backing down. I love all animals and hate to see any suffer, I wouldn't attend this event.

http://smnewsnet.com/archives/239784/southern-md-blue-crabs-to-give-away-1000-live-hermit-crabs-on-opening-day/

This is a letter from the Hermit Crab Association (who knew they had one!)
http://smnewsnet.com/archives/240832/letter-to-the-editor-from-the-hermit-crab-association-and-its-members/

 

[RPMDAD]

I agree. i think it is a bad idea to give out hermit crabs.

 

[vraiblonde]

I am against giving out live animals as incentives or prizes.

But I find it hysterical that hermit crabs have their own advocacy group.

 

[Chasey_Lane]

They are the "Blue Crabs" and should be giving away a bushel to the first 1000 fans.

 

[frogman123]

They are the "Blue Crabs" and should be giving away a bushel to the first 1000 fans.

BEST IDEA EVER! We should start a petition.

 

[Misfit]

Sheesh...I'm glad they're not the SOMD Tigers.

 

[ICit]

They are the "Blue Crabs" and should be giving away a bushel to the first 1000 fans.

they would have to be already steamed.... if not.... they would be alive

 

[CaneCorso]

Guess they could cancel the live Hermit Crabs and hire a bunch of 3 dollar hookers then people can still leave with crabs...

 

[John Z]

Their Facebook post announcing the giveaway (complete with teaser posts running several days up to the announcement) blew up with hundreds of replies. Funny reading!

 

[PeoplesElbow]

I like hermit crabs but i just cant see this being a good idea.

 

[StadEMS3]

SoMD Blue Crabs have responded to all the controversy- basically, no live hermit crab give away- plastic ones now, all you can eat crab feast, proceeds from Hermit Crab jersey auction to Hermit Crab Association, and more. Nice save Blue Crabs!

http://smnewsnet.com/archives/241403/southern-maryland-blue-crabs-intensify-opening-day-promotion/

 

[vraiblonde]

SoMD Blue Crabs have responded to all the controversy- basically, no live hermit crab give away- plastic ones now, all you can eat crab feast, proceeds from Hermit Crab jersey auction to Hermit Crab Association, and more. Nice save Blue Crabs!

http://smnewsnet.com/archives/241403/southern-maryland-blue-crabs-intensify-opening-day-promotion/

Good for them! Who wants a hermit crab, anyway?

 

[PeoplesElbow]

In completely unrelated news someone on somd.com classifieds has 1000 hermit crabs for sale.

 

[vraiblonde]

In completely unrelated news someone on somd.com classifieds has 1000 hermit crabs for sale.