St. Louis Sports Venues Challenged By Spelling of "Nachos"

Posted by Matt Sebek, November 24, 2009

A little investigative journalism here, folks - so we advise you buckle up and enjoy the ride. Things are about the get serious around this neck of the woods.

On Sunday, we stumbled upon a traditional tailgating effort in downtown St. Louis. Tent, BBQ pit, long lines of overweight Americans and relatively attractive females working the cash register. Standard setup. At this particular pit stop, we became overly amused with the spelling of "Nacho's" on the concession stand price sign.

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Nacho's....with a possessive apostrophe. Interesting, to say the least.

But, we knew there was something more. Somewhere. Our subconscious rolodex of countless stadium/fan pictures over the years told us so.

The image wavered through our memory for the entirety of the Rams lost their 19th game in their last 20 tries. Finally, we remembered. We found a match. We've seen this snafu before - here, in our backyard yet again.

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Average Joe tailgate, misspelling "nachos"? No big deal. Busch Stadium misspelling "nachos" on permanent, stadium concession signage? A *slightly* bigger deal.

The possessive "nacho's" becomes even more confusing when paired with "supreme". Maybe Nacho owns the supreme. Or perhaps, it's a conjunction for "Nacho is Supreme."

One thing is for sure, white people love pointing out grammar/spelling mistakes.

Guilty.

Sebek, November 25, 2009 12:11 PM

Alright alright, so the female *behind* the concession stand leaves something to be desired...but you must trust me about the lasses in *front* of the stand.

Denny, November 25, 2009 12:11 PM

I think you're being generous suggesting she's preggers. More likely it's using nachos as the condiment on her bratwurst. And, yes, I've got my seat reserved for my trip across the River Styx.

kegler804, November 25, 2009 11:11 AM

I too was curious as to the exact location of the "fairly attractive females", while also pondering the reason for Gardola's girth (A very near due date, or the 2 pounds of bacon - washed down with a diet Coke of course - she has every morning for breakfast.)

Denny Loadstone, November 25, 2009 11:11 AM

So Sebek...you set us up with "fairly attractive females working the cash register"...then the only female in the first picture is Gardola the Hutt that the Miller Lite sign can not begin to hide. So, thanks for the bait and switch. I will now go rinse my eyes with bleach.

Ignacio Anaya, November 25, 2009 09:11 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignacio_Anaya

Ralph Wiggum, November 25, 2009 09:11 AM

"Me fail English? That's unpossible!"

3rdStoneFromTheSun, November 25, 2009 08:11 AM

too funny!

Kilo, November 25, 2009 08:11 AM

2 "meat" tacos for $.99 is the greatest thing ever at 2 AM!

JB, November 24, 2009 07:11 PM

The simple fact that I can get two value meals from Jack In the Box for the price of one "supreme nachos" at the game just further drives home the ridiculousness of stadium grub....and the awesomeness of Jack in the Box

Brad, November 24, 2009 06:11 PM

Nacho Nerd, there's absolutely no way you didn't just make that up.::consults wikipedia::WTF.

Nacho Nerd, November 24, 2009 05:11 PM

Actually, they can be traced back to be the creation of one Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya who made them in 1943. Technically, they were Nacho's special, or Nacho's for short (with sour cream, meat, etc., Nacho's Supreme). So, while fun to harp on the possessive Nacho's, it's not exactly wrong.

kegler804, November 24, 2009 04:11 PM

Does that mean it tastes like chicken?!?! Sorta misses the point then if it does.

Kilo, November 24, 2009 04:11 PM

My point was missed. Maybe I should have used the Ka-Bobs as my pricing point of reference. I just think that some yellow tortilla rounds, with a scoop of canned cheese whiz, and a half dozen jalepeno slices does not have the same value as grilled meat with some sort of veg and a bun. Now, if we're talking some real tortillas, with carne asada, pico de gallo, melted cheddar jack, etc, then I'm on board. Am I right white Jesus?

Jesus Melendez, November 24, 2009 03:11 PM

Less gamey.

kegler804, November 24, 2009 03:11 PM

"free range bratwurst". Hmm. I have to put that on my list of things to try.

Jesus Melendez, November 24, 2009 03:11 PM

True. The thing with bratwurst though...they are better when you can get them PRE-spawning. If you're setting your nets in the wrong spot...you've screwed up and will end up missing some of the juicy snap from the casing.To be honest...free range bratwurst is my personal preference.

Fresh Jive, November 24, 2009 02:11 PM

Personal preference aside, the region in which you get that bratwurst may be a big factor. I more willing to try bratwurst from Milwaukee, than say Maine. But the opposite would be true for lobster.

Jesus Melendez, November 24, 2009 02:11 PM

I'm a liar? Whaaaaaaaaaaat?!?

Sebek, November 24, 2009 02:11 PM

Kilo - I disagree. Nachos are way more valuable than a bratwurst, at least on my stadium concession hierarchy.

db, November 24, 2009 02:11 PM

From Philadelphia and have noticed a similar mistakes inside Lincoln Financial. Idiots.

Kilo, November 24, 2009 01:11 PM

There's a lot going on here. First off, I abhor gramatical errors, and for this reason texting sometimes drives me to my therapist's couch. Second, that's an awesome blog you linked to. Thanks for that gem. Third, how are nachos (nacho's) priced higher than Bratwurst? How much do cheese whiz and 6 jalepeno rings cost in St. Louis? Finally, someone is lying...and I'm looking at you Jesus.

Josh, November 24, 2009 01:11 PM

Maybe they're just trying to that the $5.00 is Na Cho's but his....