Is baseball a popular sport in London?

[sandyRoe]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14470017
With such an increase in sales why no mention of a similar increase in the sale of baseballs?

[sandyRoe]

sorry. Wrong link. Here it is, I hope.

http://www.digitalspy...ise-5000-percent.html

[emmie]

not especially, American football is more popular, but football takes the top spot.

[Craftypig]

Baseballs don't do as much damage to the skull, but a nicely balanced bat doe's the trick!! (I think the article is alluding to the potential threat of looting and a viable means of deterrent/protection)

[emmie]

I know, but people arming themselves with these are just stupid.

[Craftypig]

Yes they are em10, in order to swing the bat with a view to hitting someone effectively you need to get close, one wrong move they could end up being beaten with the bat themselves. A gun would be a much better means of self defence!!

[Wrongn3mber]

This has to be the funniest thing I've read all week.

"One customer review, by Harry Fish in Bristol, says: "This bat is perfectly weighted and will suit any UK shop-owner looking to protect their property.

"Thanks to the ergonomic handle, one easy swing should be enough to shatter patellas, skulls or any other bone on your targeted looter.

"Personally, I would recommend also investing in some fingerless gloves for extra grip."

[Gromit]

It is until the police have a clampdown and start shooting owners of the weapons, in the chest.

[lankeela]

Had one in the van for years!

When the Blackwater Farm riots in Tottenham were going on the milkmen noticed that for several weeks before no-one was putting out their milk bottles as they were stockpiling them for petrol bombs.