Taipei Dome Mysteries?

Question

So I finally went to the Taipei Municipal Stadium, or as the locals call it, the 天母棒球場 (Tianmu Baseball Field). I've been to tons of stadiums, but the atmosphere here... wow. It's not just the baseball, although the passion of the fans is incredible. It's the whole vibe. The food stalls outside were amazing, way better than your average stadium fare. I had this crazy spicy noodle dish, I'm still sweating thinking about it! But my real question is: what's the deal with that old guy who always sits in the same seat, row 7, section C, and brings a whole picnic? I saw him three games in a row. Is he some kind of legend? Or just a really dedicated fan? Anyone know the story?

rilana · Answer

Nah, he's just a regular dude. Probably retired, enjoys baseball, and likes to bring his own grub. Lots of older folks in @Taipei are like that. Serious picnic game, though. Three games in a row? That's commitment. Maybe he's got a good luck charm hidden in his thermos. Don't overthink it. It's just a guy enjoying his retirement.

anicakaya · Answer

haha you found uncle chen. he's been doing that since the stadium opened in 2009. pretty sure he was there during construction too. the spicy noodle you had was probably from the stall near the main entrance, they use this homemade chili oil that's no joke

the picnic thing is his whole deal. he brings homemade braised pork rice and pickled veggies every single game. some say he used to be a chef at a now-closed restaurant on zhongshan north road. if you're nice he might offer u a bite, i've seen him share with kids before

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