How to spot a serious sports rivalry: Notice the local theme parks talking smack ahead of a playoff series.
That's a good barometer for measuring the animosity between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs. Ahead of their playoff matchup, Six Flags St. Louis fired the first shot, dissing the Cubs with a big sign at its entrance:
#12inSTL #STLCards #NLDS pic.twitter.com/SZTcrSbtfr
— Six Flags St. Louis (@SFStLouis) October 9, 2015
The Six Flags Great America in Illinois, meanwhile, wasn't happy to see the trash talk. Not content to settle for sass, Great America upped the ante by proposing a big bet on the National League Divisional Series.
It's on @SFStLouis! Losing team's park will have to rename a coaster. Get ready for Cubs Thunder! #FlyTheW pic.twitter.com/GCIuutt5NE
— SF Great America (@SFGreat_America) October 9, 2015
As most of you know by know, the Cubs took the series in four games, sending their rivals packing -- and forcing Six Flags St. Louis to follow through.
Added another scary site to #FrightFest by renaming American Thunder to make good on a bet with @SFGreat_America pic.twitter.com/BVyKO9487f
— Six Flags St. Louis (@SFStLouis) October 15, 2015
If our @Cardinals couldn't stop them we hope nobody can. Congratulations to the @Cubs and good luck in the #NLCS!
— Six Flags St. Louis (@SFStLouis) October 14, 2015
Let this be a lesson: Gambling is dangerous. But when you lose, have the guts to pay up.
