‘Blue screen of death’ at the ballpark: How the Mariners tapped a tech nerve in viral rally video

undefined 25, 2024

Source: geekwire

During a critical game against the Los Angeles Angels, the Seattle Mariners faced a tense moment in the bottom of the eighth inning, tied 4-4 after a grand slam by their opponents. Attempting to lift spirits with a rally video synced to Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” the Mariners' scoreboard suddenly crashed, showing the infamous "blue screen of death" from Microsoft Windows. The mishap briefly silenced T-Mobile Park, highlighting the unexpected drama of technical failures in live sports entertainment.

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