Do You Buy Nick Swisher’s Shtick?
So in honor of Nick Swisher’s 200th home run in last night’s game, which happened to be a go-ahead grand slam, I’ve decided to settle a debate 4 years in the making. Since his arrival in 2009, Swisher has attacked the big city spotlight with an incessant “Whatup Bruh!” mentality. The frat boy personality that the right fielder brings to the camera has polarized NY fans into two groups: those who love and believe the shtick, and those who don’t. Now, I don’t like to name drop, but back in 2009, I met Brian Bruney at a local dog park. That’s B-R-U-N-E-Y. Aside from the fact that he was kinda the biggest tool I’ve ever met, he did give me his honest opinion when I asked about the then-recent acquisition of Swisher. His response was something along the lines of, “He’s alright, kind of annoying. And most of the time in the clubhouse, it’s just like, ‘Shutup, Swish.’”
I really hope I don’t get scolded by Barstool’s nonexistent HR department in the nonexistent company newsletter for quoting a public figure based solely on memory, but I think I’ll be okay. Regardless, the bottom line is this. Some of you feel that his act is nothing more than that: a mere performance hiding his true colors. But then there are those who believe in the goodness of life and the purity of people. Personally, I hope he’s the same guy in and out of the spotlight because that’s a rare, but welcomed sight with celebrities. However, I can’t help but feel that Bruney may not have been that far off base, and most of the guys in the clubhouse react to his antics more like this:
You decide… 1 for I truly believe that Nick is as Swish-i-licious in real life as he is on camera OR 10 for It’s all just a show.
(236 votes, average: 3.10 out of 10)
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P.S.- Swisher wasn’t the only star of last night’s game. How about a little @StoolPizzaBoy / Barstool NYC love at the 0:12 mark on the big screen.
my boy works for the yankees and is in the clubhouse all the time…he says swishers a dbag and its all just an act
What did it say on the big screen?
2 things here:
1. Fans don’t give a shit , all we care about is if he is playing well, were watching him play baseball not going and hanging out with him, who cares about his personality.
2. The voting system thing is fucking stupid
p.s. you sound like a child bragging about how you went to a yankees game
Swisher is a complete fucking tool who does nothing in October and will be gone after this year.
Let’s rip on our own player for actually enjoying the game and being a positive influence on and off the field. Come on, we’re not Boston making fun of legendary players on the day they die. Ease up Strasser. Every team needs a guy like Swish and we’re gonna miss him if/when the Yanks let him walk.
awesome blurry illegible video strasser….also Swish is Swish…I don’t think it’s an act…but I can also understand him always being “on” could annoy his teammates…but for the casual fan who watches him maybe 3 hours a night on a t.v. I love it
how does that first clip not include the “that’s like being the smartest kid with down syndrome?” that’s one of the best lines in the movie
GREAT VIDEO. Somehow you managed to not get the biggest thing in the building in focus. True craftsmanship. Maybe you could show us that smoke sitting next to you all pixelated as well just to keep us intrigued.
First of all why the fuck do you care so much about it? Its not like you hang out with him or play for the Yankees. Majority of people don’t give two shits. It probably is an act but at least people like it and so what if hes a dick ..take a look back at all the dick players over the years and really Brian Bruney ..yeah Strasser solid source right there . At least Swish gets into the game and enjoys it. Stop bitching and whining like a 16 year school girl and grow a pair. Learn how to use a fucking camera and stop being a douche.
I have partied with swish pre marrige dude I’s fucking legit and hates the filthy Jews and dumb niggas. That being said he will be gone after another 1-15 playoff series
I have partied with swish pre marrige dude I’s fucking legit and hates the filthy Jews and dumb niggas. That being said he will be gone after another 1-15 playoff series KFCmom u have.zero friends with Yankees kill urself
I have partied with swish pre marrige dude I’s fucking legit and hates the filthy Jews and dumb niggas. That being said he will be gone after another 1-15 playoff series KFCmom u have.zero friends with Yankees kill urself
Swish is cool
go back to getting your ged throw the jew down the well