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They don't get half-hour specials on KTRK. Ken Hoffman doesn't write about judging their tryouts. Rich and Charlie don't talk about one of them being robbed for not making the squad. No. The Power Dancers just show up every night -- for far more games than the Texans' cheerleaders. They have actual dance talent and routines with real choreographed moves. They even sit on the sidelines and cheer at times. They're pretty good-looking, too. Best of all, among their tight-fitting costumes are shirts with political statements for animal rights. Go Rockets! Go little dogs and cats! Rah. Rah. Rah.
They don't get half-hour specials on KTRK. Ken Hoffman doesn't write about judging their tryouts. Rich and Charlie don't talk about one of them being robbed for not making the squad. No. The Power Dancers just show up every night -- for far more games than the Texans' cheerleaders. They have actual dance talent and routines with real choreographed moves. They even sit on the sidelines and cheer at times. They're pretty good-looking, too. Best of all, among their tight-fitting costumes are shirts with political statements for animal rights. Go Rockets! Go little dogs and cats! Rah. Rah. Rah.
There's just something about a woman in a hockey jersey grabbing a big beer in one hand and slamming the sideline glass with the other as she screams for someone, anyone, to beat the pulp out of some visiting glamour-puss center. But even if there weren't, there'd still be something special about Houston Aeros fans. Maybe it's because the Aeros play a sport most Houstonians rank up there with team handball; maybe it's because they're a minor-league franchise and therefore offer family-friendly prices, but the thousands of dedicated Aeroheads are definitely a fun and fanatic bunch. (Speaking of prices, an Aeros game will be the cheapest way to get a glimpse of the new downtown arena.) They definitely know their stuff, which is likely more than you'll be able to say about the wine-swilling corporate types who'll occasionally take in a business-expense game if Houston lands an NHL franchise. Not to mention the Aeros' active fan club, the Tailgunners, which sponsors charity events and even "Feed the Team" dinners.
There's just something about a woman in a hockey jersey grabbing a big beer in one hand and slamming the sideline glass with the other as she screams for someone, anyone, to beat the pulp out of some visiting glamour-puss center. But even if there weren't, there'd still be something special about Houston Aeros fans. Maybe it's because the Aeros play a sport most Houstonians rank up there with team handball; maybe it's because they're a minor-league franchise and therefore offer family-friendly prices, but the thousands of dedicated Aeroheads are definitely a fun and fanatic bunch. (Speaking of prices, an Aeros game will be the cheapest way to get a glimpse of the new downtown arena.) They definitely know their stuff, which is likely more than you'll be able to say about the wine-swilling corporate types who'll occasionally take in a business-expense game if Houston lands an NHL franchise. Not to mention the Aeros' active fan club, the Tailgunners, which sponsors charity events and even "Feed the Team" dinners.
Forget about the stupid corporate name and that god-awful choo-choo train in left field. The best new stadium in Houston is the oldest new stadium in Houston: Minute Maid Park, a.k.a. the Juice Box, Home Run Field and Sponsorship Stadium. Minute Maid wins simply because it offers the best, and most interactive, fan experience in Houston: Sit in the Crawford Boxes and catch pop fly home runs. Sit in the field boxes and interfere with a ball in play. Our favorite seats are in right field on the first level, under the overhang, where we don't have to watch the DiamondVision screen. Go get a $10 hot dog and enjoy.
Forget about the stupid corporate name and that god-awful choo-choo train in left field. The best new stadium in Houston is the oldest new stadium in Houston: Minute Maid Park, a.k.a. the Juice Box, Home Run Field and Sponsorship Stadium. Minute Maid wins simply because it offers the best, and most interactive, fan experience in Houston: Sit in the Crawford Boxes and catch pop fly home runs. Sit in the field boxes and interfere with a ball in play. Our favorite seats are in right field on the first level, under the overhang, where we don't have to watch the DiamondVision screen. Go get a $10 hot dog and enjoy.

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