Oxy: Not What You Think It Is
So, you’ve seen the Houston Astros sporting a rather large, red and blue logo on their jerseys. It says "Oxy". Your mind immediately goes to places involving oxygen tanks, spa days, or maybe even something a bit more... illicit. Trust me, I’ve been there.
The Great Oxy Mystery
Let’s clear the air: no, the Astros aren’t about to start administering oxygen to struggling batters or using it as a performance-enhancing substance. It’s way less exciting than that.
Oxy is actually short for Occidental Petroleum. Yep, an oil company. A big one, at that. They're based in Houston, and apparently, they’ve got some serious cash to splash on jersey sponsorship. So, there you have it. The team's uniforms have gone from being a symbol of athletic prowess to a walking, talking billboard for fossil fuels.
Fashion Faux Pas or Cash Grab?
Now, let’s talk about the aesthetics of this whole situation. That Oxy logo is huge. It’s like the fashion equivalent of wearing a billboard on your sleeve. Some fans are absolutely livid. They're calling it an eyesore, a distraction, and even a betrayal of the team's image. Others, well, they're just trying to figure out how to explain to their kids what "Oxy" means without getting into too much detail.
But hey, let’s not be too harsh. Teams gotta make money somehow, right? And if slapping a giant corporate logo on their jerseys is the price we have to pay for another World Series win, then so be it. Just don’t expect any fashion awards anytime soon.
How to...
- How to avoid looking at the Oxy logo? Focus on the players' faces. Or their shoes. Or anything else that doesn't involve a giant red and blue circle.
- How to explain to your kids what Oxy is? Keep it simple. "It's a company that helps power our cars and homes." Avoid the details.
- How to cope with the visual assault? Binge-watch old baseball games. Or wear sunglasses to the stadium.
- How to make peace with it? Remember, it's just a logo. The game is still the same.
- How to support your team without supporting Oxy? Cheer loudly, buy merchandise without the logo, and maybe consider donating to environmental causes.
