TFD: OK, the Taser probably wasn't necessary (video)

Not sayin', just sayin'.

May 4, 2010 at 9:40PM

Unlike most of the free world, we hadn't watched the video of the Tasing of a young Phillies fan running onto the field (one who apparently asked his dad if he should do it). Instead, all we had seen was the close-up pictures. But having finally checked out the video, all we will say is this:

1. Of course the fan is a total clown.

2. Of course we shouldn't feel bad for him.

3. Of course ... with 8 guys trying to tackle him, he probably didn't need to be Tased. Somebody wraps up a little earlier, and nobody is talking about it. Instead, it's 7 guys giving half-hearted, amused chase and one very vigilant man with a device he would like to use. At least that's how we watched the video:

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Michael Rand

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Michael Rand is the Minnesota Star Tribune's Digital Sports Senior Writer and host/creator of the Daily Delivery podcast. In 25 years covering Minnesota sports at the Minnesota Star Tribune, he has seen just about everything (except, of course, a Vikings Super Bowl).

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