Feats of strength? Airing of Grievances? Sports world celebrates Festivus
It’s been nearly 20 years since the television show “Seinfeld” brought us Festivus, which is a “Festivus for the rest of us.”
The brainchild of the character Frank Costanza, who “hated the commercial and religious aspects of Christmas, so he made up his own holiday.” This “holiday” is every Dec. 23 and features an aluminum pole instead of a Christmas tree and the “Airing of Grievances” and “Feats of Strength.”
It’s one of the most famous episodes of the iconic TV show, and you can tell that because of how Festivus has become part of the culture. There are quite a few sports teams that recognized that Friday is Festivus.
When you’re preparing for the “feats of strength.” #HappyFestivus pic.twitter.com/lRvGPietwP
— MLB (@MLB) December 23, 2016
“I’ve got a lot of problems with you people …” #AiringOfGrievances pic.twitter.com/hnAgreynd9
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) December 23, 2016
It's a Festivus Miracle!
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) December 23, 2016
Tonight $20 gets you a ticket, beer/soda, pint glass and a Feats of poster FREE https://t.co/IlMIVLnsm2 pic.twitter.com/ZYreRAOaUF
Happy Festivus! ~ Babe Ruth dominates the Feats of Strength back in the day #Festivus #MLB pic.twitter.com/X3OXQg3ize
— Baseball by BSmile (@BSmile) December 23, 2016
Time to wish everyone a happy #Festivus. Let the #AiringofGrievances begin
— Andrew Miller (@a_miller48) December 23, 2016
Happy Festivus! If you're joining us at the #CapsHolidayParty tonight, be prepared for feats of strength , airing of grievances, and more! pic.twitter.com/sWdG5D3xab
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 23, 2016
Happy Festivus from #Packers long snapper @BGoode61!
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) December 23, 2016
RT if you find tinsel distracting. pic.twitter.com/q20Hd5aSac
The airing of grievances. #Festivus https://t.co/DQgTWDPuxR
— Cut4 (@Cut4) December 23, 2016
Happy Festivus everyone! https://t.co/vqazhs6O7S
— Potomac Nationals (@PNats42) December 23, 2016
Happy Festivus... and game day! pic.twitter.com/iJNZ7ZbNW7
— Pittsburgh Penguins (@penguins) December 23, 2016
Happy #Festivus! And now for the feats of strength. Take it away, Giancarlo ... pic.twitter.com/hZjFIim0VT
— Baseball Is Fun (@flippingbats) December 23, 2016
Happy Festivus, 5th Line!
— The CBJ Artillery (@TheCBJArtillery) December 23, 2016
Aluminum Pole...✔
Airing of Grievances...✔
Feats of Strength... pic.twitter.com/bo3I1V4NpT
Pete Grathoff: 816-234-4330, @pgrathoff