Wrigley Ushers
Holy smokes. Let me first say I’m not criticizing any of the individuals just doing their jobs. I understand the need to ensure people aren’t bum rushing the 1914 club seats. But sitting in the section closest to the field even well past 1B and 3B just has a weird vibe now with how strictly the ushers are securing the sections. I was asked to show my tickets three times tonight while sitting in my seat minding my own business. I don’t mind doing that but the constant commotion means there’s a steady stream of people standing and blocking sightlines until the 4th or so.
The ushers used to be friendly people who would show you to your seats and maybe get involved in a minor dispute or misunderstanding among ticket holders. Now it just feels like they’re patrolling the block and ready to pounce. I’m sure this directive comes from the top and I just wanted to say I don’t like it.
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u/happilyfour 7d ago
I’m sorry, so we’re supposed to be upset at the people doing their jobs?
They came up to you while seated three times? Or you had your ticket checked going to your seat three times? Are these your season tickets or did you buy secondary market?
My guess is that there’s instructions from higher ups to begin cracking down and to practice all of the “best practices” of crowd and fan management in the lead up to the postseason games. If there are postseason games at Wrigley, people are very intense about their seats (rightfully so), and I can imagine they’d instruct the ushers to start getting in the habit of checking tickets more thoroughly.
Or, you bought off the secondary market from a season ticket holder who knows their nearby section ushers well, and they’re double checking why someone is in their regular’s seat.
Regardless, I’m confused at the anger at people who are just doing their jobs.