Michael Thompson	Let Charley Sing!
just a girl	charley need not be exploited in such a way. as if you didn't know, he is stealing this un-needed work from honest citizens trying to make ends meet, and taking it for himself. charley is stealing the spotlight, so please just let karma intercede. thank you. and good day.
CHARLEY FAN	THIS GUY IS A GEM! HE BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER.....HAVE YOU EVER SEEN ONE OF THOSE LITTLE KID'S FACES WHEN THE SECTION NEXT TO WHERE HE IS SITTING ALL HONOR HIM BY SINGING HAPPY BIRTHDAY LED BY CHARLEY? IT'S AWESOME, IT'S AMAZING, IT'S PRECIOUS!!! OR MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO THAT COUPLE THAT CHARLEY WAS ASKED TO SING TO WHEN THEY GOT ENGAGED AT THE BALLPARK....AND THEN THEY CAME BACK A YEAR LATER TO HAVE CHARLEY SING FOR THEIR ANNIVERSARY. ,,,,, THIS YOUNG KID IS A MOTIVATOR!
	I think Charley should shut his yap and sell hotdogs.
Excedrin Taker	Thank goodness they finally muted this guy. I've never much cared for Jim Stapleton until now.
Bill Emblom	It appears a stuffed shirt on the order of the late Yankee GM George Weiss appears to be taking the fun out of the ball park atmosphere. While we're at it let's jettison the ferris wheel and merry-go-round.
Carl 'The Ump'	This guy, Charley Marcuse, comes up with a GREAT IDEA back at Tiger Stadium in 1999. He then "brings it" to Comerica Park, The COPA, and tries to instill some "great spirit" and FUN to a park that was DEAD with their product on the field. Ilitch continues to con people with his sales ideas (even the statues, especially Horton)and they are "blindly" accepted. What's really the reason to ban "freedom of expressive sales" and I'm sure if MANAGEMENT gave it more thought, they could have SILENCED this whole think with another alternative. I hope THE FANS blare out "HOTTTTTTDOGS" at every game, starting TONIGHT, and Ilitch should remember who's paying for the FUN at the park and buying his products, etc. P.S. Herbie Redmond, 'THE BROW' & CHARLEY are all 'KEEPERS'. "Wake up, Mike," or is it really Jim Stapleton who should maybe come up with some of his own creativeness, which might bring HIS PEOPLE back in the park! Where have they been?
Michael T	Let the man sing!
Gil Thorp	Charley is an asset to the Tiger organization, even if he works for the vendor firm. He's a great ambassador for the Tigers and an excellent service-provider. He is genuinely nice to people, enjoys his work, and makes the crowd feel better. Can the same be said of Jim Stapleton?
William Emblom Sr.	I feel much my like son. When I used to take him to games in his youth we enjoyed the vendors. In fact one them got Ty Cobb to come over and talk to young Billy. Another watered our horses while we bought some corn meal at Clancy's General Store.
Ariel	QUE VERGUENZA QUE PLANTEEN QUE TODOS LOS MEXICANOS NOS DESEMPENAMOS EN TRABAJOS DE LIMPIEZA O CONSTRUCCION. QUE PASO CON LOS PROFESIONALES???? YO NO RECOMIENDO ESTA PELICULA!!! QUE FALTA DE RESPETO PARA LA COMUNIDAD PROFESIONAL LATINA!!!
	really wish that this would let him sign sign like a flyer!! fa shozzle liat et himse eene. pleaze. i want charley the charley fans tos s when he wants to.. thanks and let him sign
Dan De Salvo	Forget Kelly Calrkson, Ruben whatever and that new girl Fantasia, Charlie is the real American Idol!!!! I thought we embrace the freedom of speech? He sells hot dogs not beer!! so what is the issue?
Elvis	Let the guy sing. He gives instant recognition to what has been an otherwise BORING stadium. You instantly know it's Detroit when you hear a game on the radio or see one on TV because you can hear Charley!
Tyler Tadian	LET CHARLEY SING! He's a good guy and should not be treated like a dog. He is one of the best singers in the world!
Scooby	We suport him through out his career and we are not going to stop here! LET HIM SING!
CALSGR8	I read about this on the MLB message boards. How horrible. Does his contract specifically state no singing? I doubt it. Hmm. Do we have a freedom of speach issue here. Sounds outlandish maybe but could be! Baltimore had the "shaky lemonade guy". How are his sales? If he sells more hot dogs, why not keep him singing? I went to the Olympics in 96. I forget what specifically was said but there was a hot dog guy there at the baseball games that made up little rhymes. It was Great! Tigers fans, why don't you chant at break in the action or before the game sometime. LET CHARLIE SING! OVER AND OVER AND OVER AGAIN. EVEN AFTER THE LAST OUT. DROWN OUT TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME WITH LET HIM SING!
Di's Mom	SINGING IS PRAYING TWICE AND EVERYONE CAN USE PRAYERS ESPECIALLY THE TIGERS!!!!!!!!! LET CHARLEY SING AND WE WILL ALL BE BLESSED WITH HAPPINESS AND A SENSE OF GOOD WILL AND THAT'S NOTHING SHORT OF A MIRACLE IN THIS CRUEL, ANXIETY-PRODUCING WORLD!!!PRACTICE RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS AND SENSELESS ACTS OF BEAUTY---LET CHARLEY SING AND MAKE EVERYONE'S HEARTS LIGHTER---LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO BE WITHOUT CHARLEY'S ENCOURAGING MUSIC FROM HIS HEART AND SOUL!!!---LET CHARLEY SING!!!
Singe de Reddition	Laissez Charlie chanter!
Shara	Any words on how Friday's game went (Charley wise)?
Attender of May 28 Game	I saw Charley and bought a hot dog from him. Not knowing about the whole controversey asked him to sing, and he replied "I am not allowed to sing anymore." When I asked why he said "I am not allowed to comment on the issue." Frankly (no pun intended) I think that Charley is part of the Tiger Game, he is one of the things people come to see when they go there, so for gods sake, LET THE MAN SING!
John Feeney	I have season tickets in section 131, Charlie's section. I make my tickets available to business associates. When I describe the ticket location, I always mention that they are in The Singing Hot Dog Man's Section. This, honestly, increases the appeal of my seats. Each year I ask Charlie if he is coming back next season, before I decide to renew. I attended the game Friday, May 29. Folks, the game ain't the same without Charlie singing!
Bob Arrino	I'm new to this issue. All I know is, I missed Charley's singing tonight at Comerica Park. What happened regarding Charley with Frank Beckman on WJR? Why did Jim Stapleton silence our beloved Charley? Anyone for canning Jim Stapleton? Let's get Charley some legal representation!
John Thompson	I think we need more posts like Mr. freeney's above. Apparently a angry season ticket holder started all this drama. If enough season ticket holders take a stand like John has, plus sign the petition Charley's singing might have a chance! IF YOU ARE A SEASON TICKET HOLDER STATE IT IN THE PETITION, thosepeople are the onesthat can tilt this issue in our direction.
Geoffrey Fieger	Charley, call my office (248)355-5555. I can help you. Your rights have been violated.
Joyce Browne	Tiger's VP, Jim Stapleton, who has put the clamps on Charley, should be sent to AAA Toledo. He is a little confused about "fun at the old ball park". Mr. Stapleton needs some rehab work in the minors. I'd like to drill him with a high, hard one!
ANOTHER FAN	YOU ARE RIGHT DAN DE SALVO ! CHARLEY IS THE REAL AMERICAN IDOL!!!!!!! YES AND DI'S MOM AND ALL YOU CHARLEY FANS...HE IS THE BEST....IT WAS KIND OF BORING AT COPA WITHOUT CHARLEY SINGING AND ALL FRIDAY NITE ...IT JUST DIDN'T SEEM RIGHT. LET HIM SINGGGGGGGGGGG !!! AND DON'T FORGET THE MUSTARD.
Former batboy	Next they are going to force him to carry around ketsup so that a slim number of fans who may just happen to agree with what someone in the front offices thinks is best. It's bad enough we have the nasty wall in left field. Baseball has changed. It's all about home runs and dollars today. I will personally make it my job to attend as few games as possible this year until Charlie is allowed to sing again.
Ashy Harry	He should mos def be allowed to sing. It's sweet
Cameron Lail	I'm 11 years old and I just attended the game on SundayMay30,2004.My dad spent $10 on parking fees,$13 on 3 hotdogs,pop, and 3 ice cream bars,and $2.05 per gallon to drive all of the way from Frankenmuth just to see the "Singing Hot Dog Man" sing.I am VERY upset that "The Singing Hot Dog Man" is not allowed to sing anymore!
Steve0	As an employee of the Tigers, I can tell you freedom of speach doesn't mean anything. Would it be alright for someone to walk up to their customers and start yelling and screaming at them? Granted, it's a little different situation, but Sports Service is trying to run a business and you have to take in account all customers thoughts on everything. Some people don't like Charley, and so it's understantable why they would tell him to stop siging. As for me, I don't mind Charley's singing. The ball park has a different feeling now. Even when you watched the games on TV you could hear him in the background. I havn't had the privalidge of knowing Charley, but from what I hear from the fans he is a pretty good fella.
Former fan	Quite rediculous. Where do you draw the line? All ushers are allowed to hollar out to sell their product. I hear "ICE CREAM!" or "GET'CHORE COTTON CANDY!" at every game - just because Charlie wants to make his advertisements in musical harmony means he's not doing the right thing? I'm going to the game tomorrow with some buddies to protest.
RL	CHARLEY FORGET THOSE FAILING MISGUIDED TIGERS, MOVE TO CHICAGO WHERE IT IS FUN AND YOUR TALENT WILL BE APPRECIATED.
	Don't bother with Geoffrey Fieger as he's an ambulance chaser that knows nothing about first amendment law. The Tigers have a right to stop Charlie from singing on his job. It may be a bad idea, but its a legal one.
	Save CHARLEY!
Scott & Julie	We miss the singing
Purtan's friend	Charley should register with Dick Purtan to be in Purtans's Purtan's Protege contest
Help By Singing	You can get a complimentary hotdog by going to http://www.graynwhite.com/charley_coupon.htm
One That Appreciates your gifts	We should make Charley Purtan's protege by acclamation. Then we can listen to him every morning.
M. Karpo	Ok, theres an idea, stop the guy from singing... tell the other vendors to stop rhyming and joking to the fans, or heck dont let them shout Peanuts! Cold Blue! ect...
Denise	I was so pleased to be served a hotdog by Charlie ( a very pleasent young man) and very dissapointed to find out he was not allowed to sing. Let him sing everyone loves him, he is not trying to promote his own product its hotdogs for crying out loud.
Red Madonna	I'm ready for a little civil disobedience...anyone care to join me? Let's set up a date when a large amount of people who support Charley gather at a ball game and the whole bunch of us will SING - LOUDLY!
The Hater	I personally couldn't stand listening to the singing. Hearing it at games and even on TV it was annoying. I was in his section at today's game and I was very pleased to find out he couldn't sing. It was the only thing that brought joy to my heart until the Tigers won. Go Tigers!!!
WildChild	I'm so appalled by all this. I worked in retail service for 4 years, and the reason I did so well was because I gave customers attention, joked, danced, and sang with them, without trying to push for a sale. People repeatedly came to me because of that. That is exactly what Charley is doing. He's giving people a good time. He sings because people ASK him to. Kids love him! I attend many games on season tickets, and that is one attraction that stands out. SING CHARLEY, SING!!!
SunShine	I say sing on CHARLEY! It's an attraction that many people will go to a Tiger's game to see, he's not hurting anyone just trying to have some fun! Let Charley SING :o)
Jeff Adams #2	Charley is the biggest Pimp ever. W.W.C.D LET HIM SING!!!
Mike Zimmerman	i was at the game on monday (the 31st) and there was a group of guys with sings and there bodys painted and at first i wasent sure what it was all about so i decide that i would come and checkk out this web site, LET HIM SING so i dont have to listen to these guys when i got to the next game
Jeff Adams	Charley is the biggest Pimp ever. Charley is my American Idol. W.W.C.D.
Brian H.	I was at the game on Memorial Day, and sat right behind the "Free Charlie" group. I was appaled at the fact that Charlie is not allowed to sing. I joined the group in front of me in their rendition of Charlie's hot dog song. Charlie is a part of Tigers baseball and Comerica Park. If you play MVP Baseball by EA Sports on XBox, and play in Comerica Park, you can hear Charlie sing in the background. The man is loved around the league, and has a permanent place in Tiger baseball history. LET HIM SING!!
Nick Avila	My american idol is Charly i love him hes a pimp i will walk all the way around the ballpark to buy a hot dog from him DONT GIVE UP ITS NOT OVER UNTIL THE HOT DOG MAN SINGS!!! GO Charley
Loretta Reed	Is he hurting anyone by singing, people are enjoying a little of his enthusiasm please let him sing!!!
Cathy	I think Charley is not just promoting hot dogs in your stands but fans also.Within the last 5 years you were lucky to get fans to come to Comerica Park.Maybe if they don't want to watch baseball they can come to here him sing.
Jeff Adams	I go to Tigers Games to see 2 people (Pudge & Charley)
Ben Schmitt	CAll me at the Detroit Free Press if you care to comment on this. 313-223-4296
The 'C' in Charley	Were not giving up. Memorial Day was the beginning, but now after almost being thrown out of the game for having a sign saying something about stapelton, the "Free Charley" group and I are coming to many games this summer. AND WE SHALL SING!
The 'A' in Charley	Yes we are not giving up until Charley sings. Expect to see us at many future home games singing "HOOOOOOOOOOOT DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOG" until we can hear charlie sing his beautiful tune into our ears
Old Man	I went to a game last year, and I seemed to have more fun watching him than watching the game. He brings so much atmosphere to the game for the fans, and he should not be shunned for his brilliant singing. Hopefully by the time I go to a game in the summer, he will be singing his @$$ off. LET HIM SING!
figaro	meow
friend of hot dog man	your a good man, you give a team somthing more that average and to be proud of and make people happy. your the reason many peopel come to the games and taking away your call to life is not only curel, but agrovating to everyone. if you ever need someone to beat up a executove that makes these stupid sugestions, im your man. i will die for a good cause.
Brian Johnides	I learned of Charley the singing hot dog man at my school's Senior Prom as he took one of the girls in my group to it. He is a remarkably intelligent and witty young man, and I am appalled that anyone would want to keep him from singing. SING ON CHARLEY!!! GPN SENIOR PROM 2004
Jim Nagel	Baseball has got enough problems. What's next no cheering?!?! Let Freedom Ring! LET CHARLEY SING!!!
Joey D	Tragic, besides, what good will it do to take that away, except piss people off. That was awesome how he was at the prom, I couldnt believe it when i saw him. I just pointed and repeated singing hot dog guy, singing hot dog guy, over and over. im deeply saddend by this
JHoward***	Charlie is a man with a beautiful voice, those of you who want him to be quiet are just jealous of his vocal talents, I say if he has it in him to go out there day in and day out singing for a loser team let him, he brings fans to the stands, the tigers stink Charlie is the only star in the stadium, I say we give him a raise, we need more people like him LET HIM SING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Elise	As a baseball fan I find his sense of tradition and passion for the game and making sure the fans have fun is doing the game a great service as well as the Tiger organization. What used to be the great "American Pastime" has faltered in the recent years for many reasons. Why punish a guy who, in his small way, is trying to help bring it back? As Charley's friend, I respect a guy who is passionate about everything he does, strives and succeeds in bringing a little variety and fun into others lives, and does what he loves every day. You don't find these characteristics in many people, and when you do... you shouldn't try to stifle it. LET CHARLEY SING!!!
Jimmy P	he kicks more ass then bruce lee and y not have him sing about hot dogs what else wouildnt u want at a baseball game whoever disses the hot dog and anything associated with it and hates bseball is not american get outta my country!!
Teresa	If you want quiet go to a chess match! What was the complaint exactly? WHy was it such a big deal...he wasn't hurting anyone and usually timed it as to not interupt the game. A lot of times he got the people up to cheer for the Tigers. Who really understands this complaint? LET CHARLEY SING!!!
erica	charley is hott
jessica	so we can't have vendors in the streets, we can't have spirited vendors....what next, no doing the wave because it's a distraction to the players? come on now, baseball is supposed to be entertainment, that's what we pay for! and if we aren't getting entertained, then why go? you're killing me stapleton!! much love charley (even though you don't carry ketchup)!
seanthemue	As Charley would say... Kindly watch your Phraseology, Thank You, the Management
Joe the Fisher	Why are Charley's dogs cheaper than anyone else's? Because he is the man that's why. He asked me if I wanted to buy a dog tonight and declined, thinking that they were $4.50, but when I found out they were $3, I bought three! Yum! I have never actually heard Charley sing for I had not been to Comerica Park before this year, but he should be allowed to sing. It's one of those things that makes Comerica Park unique. As an acquaintance of his, I attest that he is a great guy and loves what he does, so let him do what he loves.
Mark	Give me a break. The guy added some color to the game. What was he hurting? Let him sing! Who are these grumpy sticks-in-the-mud who complained? Who are those haters?
The Fan	This is just proof that the fans don't matter, only their money.
Hot Dog Fan	We make a special trip to Charlie's section every time we are in the park. We won't buy another hot dog at Comerica until Charlie can sing again.
blotto98	Charley used to bug me with the singing. But over the years it has become tradition. It just doesn't seem right watching a game, at the park or on TV, and not hearing the 'Call to Dogs' of Charley. Let the man enjoy his work. And by my count of posts here the majority wants him to sing. Why does EVERYTHING have to be a controversy in our society?
SHAWCAGO	Look people - if a guy is getting the Tigers talked about...what's the beef!? (No punn intended!) Seriously, if you are AT the game - you obviously support the Tigers. And if you support the Tigers, how can you NOT support "anyone" who gets the Team/the Game/the Ballpark talked about - be it on tv, radio, or other!? It's his gimmic! Trust me, I go to 20-30 games at Wrigley each season. We have Teddy Woo-Woo in the Bleachers - we LOVE HIM. Is "Wooo Wooooo" opera? No, but he's unique to Wrigley - sort of like how Charley is to the new Tigers... Trust me, this is HOW legends are built! In 20 years, when the Tig's are in the World Series - Bob Costas - (NOT aging a BIT!?!) will be interviewing this guy and captivating all of America... Baseball and hotdogs People. Baseball and Hotdogs!!?? Get over it!
PandaDC23	Why can't the people who don't like the singing sit in a different section? (Okay, okay, if they're season ticket holders maybe they could move Charley.) He was one of the things that made Comerica Park special and distinguished it from other ballparks (better than the ferris wheel or the carousel.) Especially when the Tigers weren't doing so well, Charley was one of the few entertaining things about the park. A few people shouldn't be allowed to ruin everyone else's fun.
Brock	MLB needs to learn a few lessons from their minor league teams. They have fans coming back time and time again because they understand how to make a game fun with between inning competitions and such. I remember a time a while back when the Tigers had a dancing broom guy that swept the baselines between innings. He was different; he had fun at his job. Anyone else remember?
Good Grief	Let's see. For 5 years this guy has been singing and just now management is telling him to stop? A fair weathered fan? Someone actually had nothing better to do with their time but go as far as the management office to say something. Furthermore, I would much rather hear someone sing then to deal with someone who a)can’t speak English b)some crabby guy who needs more Midol then 7 women put together c)someone who could care less as to why they are there or c)someone who thinks they are God's gift to the opposite sex. Give it a rest. Whoever had the audacity to say something – too bad for you. Now you have created a situation which will probably get under your skin a little more and obviously get much bigger. Have you ever been to a Wings game? Mo Cheese is a lousy drunk yet no one is telling management to cut him off or telling the DJ to stop playing the Curly Shuffle. Get over it – it’s harmless, he is having a good time, and I would buy a dog from him over a lot of the other vendors down there no matter what. Go Charley – more power to you – and Tiger Management – shame on you. Just remember, opportunity doesn’t knock once it just goes elsewhere.
K-dogg	A guy comes up with a way to sell something and is told to shut-up? PLEASE tell me your kidding! The people who are mad are the ones who DIDNT come up with it first. Management at whatever organization should re-sit for the SAT exam. You didnt score high enough the first time buddy! LET CHARLEY SING you idiot.
JWW	Can't get to all that many games because of distance, but even when listening on the radio I love to hear Charley in the background--it is special to the park and just part of all the fun. Let him sing.
Roo	It is about time they shut that guy up. I hated sitting anywhere within sound of him, and hearing him on the TV broadcast too was nauseating. The game is much more enjoyable now. I am sure he is a nice guy but that sound was VERY annoying.
The O	Let the man sing. And watch those tiger payroll dollars dry up as soon as the hockey lockout appears to end.
molly/janet	Back at the Old Tiger Stadium, there were a couple of vendors that had a unique selling-style. The "Ice Cold Coke" guy who sold in the upper deck springs to mind. When did we decide that these vendors were supposed to be clones of each other with no personality? If you don't like it, sit somewhere else. There's always plenty of seats...
Bill in UP	So whats the problem? it is just so stupid to gag Charley from selling the golden dogs his way.is he spouting lies like politicians?no,is he using foul language,no,he is just doing his job and having fun doing it too so let the man sing as he is more entertaining than those millionaires out on the field a lot of the time.
baldeagle	I glad to find out they shut you up. I worked as a usher back in 2001 and all I ever heard from the fans and other co-workers was that they wish he would STOP. Its not just his singing but he very RUED to the paying customers as well to other employees. I do not miss a game on radio or TV and I can not tell you how annoying it was to her him bellowing not singing hot dog over the air waves when I am trying to listen to the announcers broadcast the game I for one hope he has been silenced forever.
Marilyn	Let Charlie sing! It's crazy characters like him that make ballgames memorable!!
Shannon Ertzbischoff	CHARLEY IS A PART OF BASEBALL AT LEAST WHEN IT COMES TO THE TIGERS. WHEN THEY MOVED TO COMERICA PARK CHARLEY WAS THERE AND MADE IT FEEL ALMOST LIKE YOU WERE BACK AT TIGER STADIUM. HE IS A MAJOR PART OF GOING TO SEE THE TIGERS PLAY. CHARLEY I THINK HAS THE GREATEST TEAM SPIRIT AND GETS THE FANS REALLY INTO THE GAME. THEY REALLY NEED TO LET HIM START SINGING AGAIN.
KD	Its sad that they shut up Charley. Do they think the game will be more enjoyable now? Charley might not of been the magical solution to get us back to the world series- BUT the fans loved him, and he became a Comerica Park legend- God forbid he had a unique selling technique and actually SOLD food- now what? they are going to have to raise their beer prices from $7.50 to an arm and a leg! Let the man sing!
Bill Hanson	to protest the tigers not letting Charley sing skip the next home game. Everybody bocott one or two games and they will allow Charley to sing. If it means fill seats they would let him stand on his head nude while he sang. Its all about the money for them. To realy get the point across you need to hit them in the cash register. Either boycott the game or boycott all vendors until they allow Charley to sing.gO TO THE GAME WITH SIGNS NO SINGING NO SALE. or something along that line. urge every one to keep from buying anythiong at the park until they allow Charley to sing. .
Bates	He's Kitschy, but so what? So is having about fifteen people handle your food as it's passed to you, or having peanuts thrown to you, or having to set your feet in stale beer and shells. It's all of these quirks that you wouldn't normally put up with in the normal world but seem to be what makes a trip to a ball stadium cool. Let the man sing. At least he makes sense, most of the vendors just holler incoherent gibberish. For the record though, this is not a free speech issue since the government is not telling the man to be quiet. The first amendment pertains to acts of government not private corporations.
Richard from Fresno	Considering the level of baseball exhibited by the Tigers any thing that provides entertainment value should be preserved especially if it is unique and enhances revenue. Dick Purtan is still alive?
	Charley is fabulous! My friends and I never watched any of the game because he was far more entertaining than the Tigers. Let him sing!
Bill Hanson	to protest the tigers not letting Charley sing skip the next home game. Everybody boycott one or two games and they will allow Charley to sing. If it means fill seats they would let him stand on his head nude while he sang. Its all about the money for them. To realy get the point across you need to hit them in the cash register. Either boycott the game or boycott all vendors until they allow Charley to sing.go TO THE GAME WITH SIGNS NO SINGING NO SALE. or something along that line. urge every one to keep from buying anything at the park until they allow Charley to sing. .
T-Rock	Let the man sing!!! He brings character and a unique novelty to a game at the ol' ballpark. If you want to complain about something, complain about the pitching.
como	has an employee and a vendor friend of Charley, i can see this from both sides everyone is entitled to their own opinion. !. you people have to understand we are trying to run a business down there, people, pay to see a baseball game not hear a concert, if they want a concert go to the Fox. Charley is a good man i've worked with him since 99 and yeah those dogs are his trademark, but he dosesn't have to let his voice be heard everywhere just to sell. We all are supposed to shout out our items we are selling for the day not sing, we also joke and have fun with fans its what being a vendor is all about, we are there to help keep you fans from missing any of the game by waiting 30 minutes in a concession line, we also entertain which i can see from Charleys stand point, but the more time he takes singing he could be else where working. We've all been held up by fans at one point or another down there. Charley has great potential to be a great vendor if he stops staying in that one area, while everyone else is busy moving around he mainly stays behind home plate where there may be 50-100 people there thats not a lot of hot dogs to sell, he could double his total sells by being more fluent in what he does. The didnt tell him he couldnt stop talking to fans I talk and joke with fans everyday, i've i had the same person every game since 99 buy from me and we joke everyday it makes the place fun and livens the mood if the Tigers are losing.
	Please let Charley keep singing! He makes the atmosphere at Comerica really unique and special. On nationally televised games, you can hear Charley singing in the background. Even the announcers comment on it! He is a treasure and a credit to his vending company and a PR gem to the Tigers! Lord knows THEY need it!
Bill Veik	Do you know why people are just now starting to complain? Because his singing distracts from paying attention to the action on the field. Do you know why that is significant? BECAUSE FOUR YEARS AGO, PEOPLE WANTED TO BE DISTRACTED FROM WATCHING THE ACTION ON THE FIELD. NOW THE TALENT ON THE FIELD HAS THEIR ATTENTION AGAIN. The singing was fine when the team wasn't. It should be about the baseball. Team Ilitch gets that now. Sing during the seventh inning stretch. If I'm there to see the game I want to see the game, not crane my neck and ears around someone trying to sing in front of me. If it was a drunk fan in front of us, everybody would be against it.
Tom Veryzer	I'm glad Charlie has been silenced. The noise was annoying and his personality was annoying. He once verbally assaulted me for not buying his hot dogs and slammed my choice of pizza . . . Little Ceaser's Pizza. Not a smooth move to be criticizing the Big Boss's bread and butter. Charlie, stick to sellin' suits.
Todd "Scoop" Hansen	Leave it to the Tigers Front Office and a few "offended" fans to ruin things ... just as Bo Schembechler in all his wisdom (hey Bo, ever win a National Championship?) fired the legendary Ernie Harwell and his golden voice, the Tigers go and ruin what was their main attraction last year and something very unique in Charley Marcuse -- the Signing Hot Dog Man -- perhaps the Tigers front office should worry more about offending all those fans who support Charley and like to hear his Hot Dog opera signing! Come on people! Lighten up!!! Let him sing!
Someone call a Dr.	Anyone know the name of a good proctologist in the area who can help these people with their problem? This guy is becoming legendary, not much around the country makes Detroit come out in a good light, and this is certainly not helping. The guy sings while selling Hot-Dogs at a baseball game?!?!? OK, you are right no fun will be had at Baseball games, how many $7.75 Beers have you had? Take an aspirin if you have a headache. I know there are enough other seats out there to move, so do it. I have had friends in town who come from good baseball towns across the country and they told me about this and I was appalled being a Tiger’s fan and visitor to the ballpark. I didn’t believe it myself, but I have been out of town and returned to hear that one of the only good things that has been happening down there was shutdown, how many people had to complain about this to get something done? Perhaps we will not sing, scream, or shout the next time something good happens at a GAME!!! You want to complain about something those stupid thunder stick were a better place to start than a person who sings while selling hotdogs!
Tipsy	My favorite thing in the world is going to a game with my best friend. I was at a game recently and the stadium was painfully quiet. I thought to myself, "Gee, I sure could use a singing hot dog man right about now." However, it didn't happen, so I left the game after the 3rd inning. Knibb High Football rules.
Athos	Let the man sing! For Heaven's sake, Electronic Arts included him on their video game soundtrack! What does that tell you?!?! And really, is it more than just ONE season ticket holder who complained? I bet it was just ONE. Squeky wheel, and all that. Well, sourpuss complainer, don't rain on our singing vendor. Common sense will tell you that more people like it than not. It's part of going to the park. I'm 42 and remember singing vendors at Tiger Stadium that couldn't sing as well as Charley, and back in the 70's and 80's the fans embraced'em! LET HIM SING!!!!
chris	so once again the few over rule the many. gee, someone that goes to (probably) a single game doesn't like it so they complain like the spoiled brat they are until they get their way. how american!
Bethlynn	What next? Is there a PC term for hot dog? How about a PC term for crazy managment?
mike	let him sing!
PS	Let the boy sing!!!
Michael Jack	Charlie....as I tell my young daughter....zip it! You're too loud.
Honey	LET THE MAN SING!! ALTHOUGH I HAVE NOT SEEN OR HEARD HIM I HAVE BEEN TO A COUPLE OF TIGERS GAMES AND I THINK THAT HE WOULD ADD TO THE GAME.
MARK	IT'S A TYPICAL "TIGER-MOVE". WE HAD ONE PERSON THAT WAS UNIQUE TO TIGERS BASEBALL AT COMERICA PARK, AND NOW THEY "SILENCE" HIM!! OF COURSE, MR "I", AND MR. STAPELTON THINK ITS FINE TO SELL 2nd RATE HOT DOGS (WE HAD THE BEST IN THE BIG LEAGUES AT ONE TIME) AND OF COURSE THEIR TO CHEAP TO SPEND $3000 AND BUY AN ORGAN, PAY A RETIREE A $100 BUCKS A GAME, THEY PLAY THE EXACT SAME MUSIC THEY PLAY AT "THE JOE", ECT... NOW THE ONE THING THAT WAS UNIQUE TO TIGER BASEBALL GETS THE "GAG ORDER". THE ONLY THING I WOULD DO, IS GIVE CHARLIE A SECTION FURTHER DOWN THE BASELINES. WHILE HE'S ENTERTAINING AT THE GAME, THE SINGING DOES GET ANNOYING ON THE RADIO.
The Boss	TO ALL THE STUFFED SHIRTS THAT WHINED ABOUT CHARLEY, LIGHTEN-UP AND GET OVER YOUR POMPOUS SELVES. SING CHARLES SING!
Mageski	Let him sing! There are plenty of seats in other sections if you don't like singing. Yes, the thunder sticks could be gotten rid of instead of the singing.
Warren	Gimme a break!!! Overpriced tickets, overpriced concessions, overpriced parking. Charley is one of the few good things about Comerica Park. LET HIM SING. Freedom of speech, remember? He is not violating any laws/statutes. His singing is entertaining and those BOZOS who oppose his singing should simply NOT LISTEN!!!! Frankly, I'm amazed that his detractors can hear him anyway, what with their heads stuck up....oh, well, you get the picture. SING ON!!!!!!!!!!!
Dave A.	I don't mind the singing. Let him sing. But I do mind the attitude. I've personally seen charlie give people a hard time about not just what they want on the dog, but also how many they buy. I remember thinking to myself, "get over yourself charlie give 'em the freakin hotdog and move on".
Wayne B	Was at Tiger game May 8th for our company party. Enjoyed Charley's singing very much,we ended up buying 14 hotdogs from him. it's a shame some people are such a**h***s !!!!!!!!!
Jack Nida	This guy is great! I live in Arizona and watch the games on satellite. I love hearing Charlie in the background while watching my Tigers even though I never actually see him. It won't be the same without him.
Jimmy	NO more Charley, I can't stand to hear him bellowing in the back ground, let me enjoy the game.PLEASE!!!!
The Finklestein Shit Kid	Atta boy Chaley!!!!
Reggie	At times he is a pain, at other times a refreshing diversion. My guess is the blue bloods who are in the corporate seats can't hear their cellphone conversations so they taled to some people who knew some people and had him muzzled. My recommendation is to put him in the bleachers where the REAL Tiger fans can appreciate what he has to offer. No cellphones required.
Kurt Berger	My company's season tickets are in section 130, one of Charley's sections, and I attend a dozen games or so a year. Charley's singing never fails to bring smiles to people - especially kids - though it does draw a few mocking comments from (usually drunk) idiot fans. The vast majority of people either sing along with him or joke with him (not at him), and he always manages to lighten the mood. He's aware enough of the game to not sing when a key moment is happening on the field, realizing that he's not the main attraction - the Tigers are. But hey, anything that's unique or different should be celebrated, not silenced, and Charley the Singing Hot Dog Man is one of the better things about the Comerica experience. The sheer number of positive responses here should tell anyone that Charley's shtick is well-appreciated. Let the man sing!
Janet M.	The person complaining is probably the same jerk that made one of the sweepers stop dancing during the seven inning stretch. Remember how we all loved to see him dance going around the bases. This guy comes up with a "clever" idea to sell more hot dogs and make people happy, and a few "old foogies" complain, so we make him stop! I guess you don't want to sell hot dogs and make your paying customers happy. Let's all boycott the stadium! Bet they'd let him sing again then!
Roger	Well...another reason to not go to Comerica Park. Since those guys left Tiger Stadium for "greener" pastures, the true fan is again put in the backseat. Even though I've moved out state, the tradition that could be associated with CoPa is being sacrificed for a few stuffed shirted fans who just want to ride the ferris wheel, spend big bucks and return to their own private Idaho. Let tradition start, let a guy bring some personality to a corporate building and let the fans of Detroit have the "Hot dog singer". The Wings have Mo'Cheese, the Lions have just about anyone that has the nerve to stand and cheer let alone a vendor that has the nerve to hawk food at Ford Field...even Wm Clay Ford could see that the guy SELLS. Isn't that the point?
Bates	He's Kitschy, but so what? So is having about fifteen people handle your food as it's passed to you, or having peanuts thrown to you, or having to set your feet in stale beer and shells. It's all of these quirks that you wouldn't normally put up with in the normal world but seem to be what makes a trip to a ball stadium cool. Let the man sing. At least he makes sense, most of the vendors just holler incoherent gibberish. For the record though, this is not a free speech issue since the government is not telling the man to be quiet. The first amendment pertains to acts of government not private corporations.
shawny	With all that is going on in the world this is something to argue about?!?! Let the guy sing already! If you can't handle a little noise while watching the game then stay at home!
Jason	I wasn't even aware of this guy until I read today's Free Press. I say let the man sing. It's an outside venue, for God's sake. People are talking loudly all the time. If he sings it at the right time and doesn't interfer with the game, LET THE MAN SING!
Roger (again)	Hey Tiger Fans and anyone else who reads this board...how about not buying Ilitch's pizza for a awhile until he (they) realize that schtick sells...don't forget about that obnoxious little guy in the toga hawking "pizza, pizza". What do you all say???????
TOMDOOLEY	CHARLE, CHARLEY HE'S OUR MAN IF HE CANT SING NO ONE CAN!!! LET HIS VOICE BE HEARD!!! FREEDOM OF SPEECH. I THINK ITS FUNNY THAT THE VIDEO GAME PEOPLE CARE ENOUGH TO ADD HIM INTO THEIR VIDEO GAMES SO WHY NOT LET HIM SING? WHATS NEXT??? NO ONE WILL BE ABLE TO SING..."TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME"
	The opera stuff is annoying over the radio and TV broadcasts and doubly annoying IN-PERSON. Just sell the dogs, 'k? The entertainment is on the field. Sheesh. Pass the mustard, will ya? Oops...what's that? You're outta mustard? Must've used it all on that opera dude...he's such a hot dog!
Joe	How disappointing to read Charley has been silenced. His singing is something i always looked forward too with my trips to the CoPa. How can people complain, they probably aren't even real tiger fans , only been comin' to the ballpark since charley already been there. Charley is so popular he is even in EA sport MVP baseball 04, if u play a game at the CoPa in this video game, you can hear him singing in the background a number of times. How can u not love that ?!
Jackson Viking	Yes, I mean please, this whole thing seems to be absolutely rediculous. Let's put a clamp on fun and enthusiasm. One thing I preach to the baseball team I coach....have fun, have enthusiasm for what you do. In a time of ultimate commercialism and phony balony advertisements, why in the world would we ever want to encourage someone who brings a little uniqueness and simple fun to a game which has been a little slow in Detroit over the last 10 years. Please note my sarcasm. GO TIGERS and Let Charley SING!!!
KC Jeff	I grew up in Detriot but now live in Kansas City. We also have a gem at our ball park who sells lemonade. He also sings as he sells it by singing Laay Mooo Nadde,Laay Mooo Nadde,Laay Mooo Nadde to the tune of figero, figero, figero. Everyone loves him and imitates him when he comes by. He brings character to the park and I suspect Charley does the same for your new park as well. I hope to catch a Tigers game the next time I get back home and to here Charley sing as well!
Sabrina	I agree with a few of the previous comments. If you want to get your point across, you should boycott a few games. I'm sure then they'll let him sing.
Hawood Jablome	Sing you MoFo Sing!!!
Ed from Albuquerque	CoPa is a sorry excuse for replacing Tiger Stadium. Why not tear down the Fisher Bldg., Ambassador Bridge, and the Penobscot Bldg., send Charley on his way and turn the keys of the city over to the hoodlums and turn out the lights.
The Kilburg Family	When we talk about the times that we have attended Tiger games our family shouts out a loud and strong, "HOT DOGS" and we have a littel fun. When the game is on the radio or T.V. we listen extra cclose just to see if we can hear Charley. I enjoyed hearing him and so did my kids. My memories of Tiger Stadium are still with me today. As you approached Tiger Stadium you could smell it. You gave your ticket to the attendant an entered a dark, dingy and dirty hallway with the hustle and bustle of vendors shouting, "PROGRAMS, get your PROGRAMS HERE"! Then, it hit you like a ton of bricks when you walked up the tunnel to find your seats. It was if the whole world lit up. AHHHh, the smell and sites of good ole TIGER STADIUM. What do my kids have to remember? Not the players like I did. I new them all plus ERA's and batting averages, as well as who was traded for who. Fortunately, they had the honor of hearing Charlie at the ballpark. It's for the kids so let Charlie sing. The Kilburg Family of Allen Park
Pumpkin	I used to go to games a lot because it was FUN. Now, it is so boring, that I would rather stay home. Charly was one of the reasons I go to a game now, and I think it is horrible that the one FUN event at the Tigers game is no more. It's not like the Tigers are any good to watch. Besides, the average person can't even AFFORD to go to the game anymore because it is so expensive with parking, food, tickets, etc. Who do the Tigers mgt. think they are? Are they trying to get people to not go to games???
Connie	Baseball, HOOOOTTTT DOOOOOGGGGS, apple pie and lemonade. Add Charlie singing and you have a true all American past-time. Long live Charlie, shut up the grumps.
Ronnister	charley will sing again.
The Diabolical Biz Markie	I thought his schtick was getting a bit old, but that's no reason to silence the guy - he's just having some fun and helping some fans to have fun too.
Chris	Someone please tell me how Charlie was stopped so we can do the same to the singing hotdog vendor here in Cincinnati.
LifelongTigerFan	Let this guy sing, for chrissake!! Frankly, if you are annoyed by this, then I don't want you at the ballpark rooting for the Tigers anyway. In fact, all you haters should move to New York and join the Evil Empire.
Jerry Weichbrodt	Charlie's melodies are a part of the Comerica Park atmosphere. Whether I'm at the game or listening to it on the radio, I know it's a real Tigers game when Charlie's performance rings through the park. I missed hearing him at the last game my family went to. I really hope they bring him back. His performances have added something distinctive and classy to Tigers games. I feel even better about his performances after reading the Free Press article. It's neat to see such a young guy doing something with such charm and doing it with taste.
Kangol Kid	Get rid of this buttmunch and get rid of that Paws character too! By the way, that's not even the real Paws, it's just someone in a Paws suit!!
grumpy old man	Pipe down Charlie. I'm trying to watch a ball game.
Schoolly D	As Charley would say... Kindly watch your Phraseology, Thank You, the Management
Young Season Ticket Holder	I am in the minority of people who find Charley's antics somewhat annoying. When you listen to it every game, 60-70 games a year, for the last four years, it can be rather exasperating. However, I do see the appeal that he does bring with regards to visitors and people who only catch a few games a year. Maybe there could be some sort of compromise to where he can split his sections up so those of us that make every game do not have to hear it day in and day out.
Hags	Nice job Tigers. Way to kill a little momentum heading into summer.
tigeram	i thought the guy was rude & obnoxious---frankly--im happy the guy cannot sing anymore !! you can still see him walking the streets of birmingham every night at 3:00 a.m.
New Tiger Fan	Sing, Charly, SING!!! What's the big deal if he brings so many smiles to people's faces? There aren't enough people like Charly in the world!
Gibby	Shut this guy up. We can't concentrate on the game.
Reid	ok what is the big deal? it is a fun and creative way to grab attention. please people, just sit back and relax when you are at a baseball game. There is no reason for all of this controversy over such a little thing. let the man sell his hotdogs how he wants to!!
Warren Liger	One thing is for sure, people don't buy the hotdogs because they taste good. Half the time, the buns are too stale to eat. People buy them from Charlie, because of the entertainment factor. They should let him sing. OPFL Champion out.
Don't be hatin'	Charly's getting his time in the spotlight whether all you haters like it or not. What's the big friggin' deal?!? I didn't hear any complaints for the past couple of years when the Tigers were in the dumper. Charly was the only reason to go to the park in the past - let the man sing!
LetHimSing	Hey Mr Illich, Are you going to ban MO-Cheese from the JLA at Redwing games? You let him dance up and down the stairs, devote a TV timeout to him so that he can entertain the fans in JLA. If Charley entertains the fans, so be it. Let the guy sing!!
The 'C' in Charley	WHOOOOO! We made the free press. Front page of Local News. At least this is getting some needed attention. And to all you nay-sayers, I say get to know the guy, once you do, there is no way you can tell me this guy is rude. And also, how can a man yelling distract you from a whole baseball game, give me a break. There has always been venders yelling, hecklers yelling, someone next to you talking loudly, but for some reason the only thing that really bothers you is a guy singing? Lets be serious, singing, loud or not, can be ignored and toned out. And believe me, if Charley's powers are reinstated, you are going to have a lot more complaints about a certain group of Charley's fans singing louder and a heck of a lot more obnoxiously. Good day, sirs.
The 'C' in Charely	correction: should read "if Charley's powers aren't reinstated, you are going to have a lot..."
Sparky	Charley is simply making the ballpark a better place to be. Vendors always use to have a shtick to help sell their goods. Years back at Tiger Stadium, one of the ice cream vendors use to shout: "ICE CREAM, ICE CREAM, HAVE A HUNCH, BUY A BUNCH, OF ICE CREAM!" That's salesmanship!
Monte	Hey Mr. Illich..... This is one of the reasons why I no longer attend ball games in Detroit. You seem to take all the fun out of attending a ball game in Detroit. Good luck getting your attendance up!
Tom-the-Bomb	For crying out loud let the guy sing. It is his signature. The Tigers have historically done this type of thing. Herbie Redman is another example. Charley is no harm to anyone.
Proud Detroiter	What's Up? Detroit is such a special place because of folks like Charley. Why not continue what seems to be an overwhelmingly popular form of local culture? I haven't been to this part of the stadium yet but would likely come if his singing gets reinstated.
Slice!!	Maybe someone should suggest that Charley sings the National Anthem a couple of times
Tanner Boyle	Didn't we learn anything from the Bad News Bears playing Little League at the AstroDome? LET THEM PLAY! LET THEM PLAY! -RIP Walter Mathau
Tigers Fan in CO	It's a ball park, fer cryin' out loud.. If you want it quiet, go watch the game on TV in your sterile, quiet living room!
Milford Panther	Remember the Bad News Bears when the crowd at the Astro Dome started to chant "Let them Play?" I think that in the bottom of the third inning of every game, all fans should start to chant, "Let him sing." Why the third inning you ask? Ask Warren Liger.
Bones	Dammit Jim... I'm a doctor not a singing hotdog flipper! Let the boy sing.
Chuck T.	You don't like his singing......don't go to the park. Let a real fan enjoy the seat.
Scott	Let him sing...I enjoy hearing him on TV and seeing him at games. It's not the same without him!
Jeff Hanson	"I'M LISTENIN' TO THE STINKIN' SONG!!!" Let him sing.
The 'C' in Charley	Rumor is that the "Free Charley" group will be at tonight's game. Watch on TV for them and if you are going to the game, feel free to join their chants and singing. And if you don't like us, feel free to give your tickets away to someone who enjoys having fun.
Unhappy	Simply put, a traveshamockery
pastfan	between the petty decisions that started with Comerica park (such as not tipping your usher) this is the icing on the cake, I have already given up my season tickets and now will not attend at all. This seams rediculous but keeping charlie from singing isd the last straw when it comes to the tigers. Management is just upste that he gets more fan attention then the million dollar players.
Chuck T.	You don't like his singing......don't go to the park. Let a real fan enjoy the seat.
The 'C' in Charley	Rumor is that the "Free Charley" group will be at tonight's game. Watch on TV for them and if you are going to the game, feel free to join their chants and singing. And if you don't like us, feel free to give your tickets away to someone who enjoys having fun.
Willie H	Let the man sing!!!! 23
Always Tiger's fan	I don't like the singing, but it is a big park. I just sit in another section and let the people who want to hear him enjoy it. It is suposed to still be a free country.
Ian K	Baseball is more than just a game. No other sport has the lore, mistique and magic that baseball does. What's next? Ban the Curse of the Bambino? It's the little things, like singing hot dog salesmen, that make baseball more than just a game. Banning Charlie is as stupid as Spiderman advertisments on the bases. Who are the idiots making these decisions? I'm willing to bet they've never played baseball.
Mary M	Imagine listening to the wonderful sound of singing in Detroit, MI at Comerica Park. Have we become so used to only hearing fire engines, sirens and gun shots in the city, we've completely lost our sense of reality & pride? Let's enjoy Charley's singing for the few hours of excitement we have at an outdoor baseball event.
Arizona Tiger Fan	For as many games as I went to at "the corner" (Any loyal tiger fan knows where this is, but for those who don't, I refer to Tiger Stadium) there always was at least one vendor who had a "niche" to get more attention to sell his products. This has been going on for AT LEAST 30 YEARS! So why all of a sudden the clamp down??? C'ON ILLICH!!! give the guy a break! This ranks righ up there with firing Sparky Anderson, Bo Shembachler, AND Ernie Harwell. For those of you who think Charlie is annoying, I bet you also go to a hockey game and expect fans not to get excited when Big Mac or Shanny drop the gloves against someone too???
Chris	What next, no clapping....
It's a Free Country	Hit em where it hurts! Stop buying hot dogs in protest. No corporate slug likes to get hit in the ole pocketbook. LET CHARLEY SING!!
Deeeez Nuts	You guys are nuts, hearing him sing inning after inning after inning, is enough to give a fan a huge headache, just as the heckler sitting a row or 2 away would. I say let him sing a couple times a game, and make everyone happy. You let the heckler heckle a couple of times before he is kicked out, let the hot dog guy sing a couple times then quiet him.
Detroit Jimmy	I am glad that he was silenced. His signing annoyed me even when I watched games on TV.
Tony E	Thank god someone shut this idiot up! The other idiots who support this moron can shut up as well
It's a Free Country	Is old Mikey Ilitch gonna ban Mo Cheese next???
me not you	How about putting a quota on how many times an inning he can sing? Say 8 times (4 per half inning).
Edward	If the people that don't like the singing had brain one in their HUGE melons, they would move to another section to avoid it. I'd rather hear him then Harry Carry sing. IT AIN'T OVER 'TILL THE FAT LADY SINGS!!
Betty Humpter	I ordered a hot dog for my kid one time, with ketchup...he was so God-forbid angry that he beat me & my child unmercifully! I was left laying in the aisle in a puddle of my own urine! (at least I think it was mine...you can't really "dust" for urine).
northern Tiger	I love unique vendors - "ice cold coke - beep, beep, beep", "I got some ice cream and you ain't got none" and the guy who throws the hot dog buns in the air. but opera man really bugged me. it wasn't so much the singing as the ATTITUDE. I've seen him bulling people for buying a dog or sausage in the stands rather than from him. I just want to enjoy ambience of the park, follow the game and cheer on the Tigers. I won't miss the singing.
mike harrell	let the man sing. if you want peace and quiet, go to a lions game!!
Tiger 4 Life	Two words:Annoying distraction. If I want to hear opera I'll go to the Detroit Opera House.
Berk	Let him sing
Be Happy	To annoyed: The ballpark is about fun. Remember fun. That's why we played baseball when we were kids.
Tiger Fan	Enough is enough! It was amusing the first year but now it is just annoying. Enjoy the time in the sun and let these gimics die a timely death.
Restore the Lore	Everyone remembers the old Tiger Stadium and how the older gentleman used to throw his hot dogs in the air and prepare it for you, put in a bag and toss is across 4 rows to get you your dog(s) - i don't think people booted him. Everyone shouts at a game, even fans shout prefanity. however, The tigers are shutting up something heard long before we all have been around and instead of tossing out the Drunk SOB behind, they keep serving him and - SILENCE one part of baseball that is respected at ANY ballpark around the US. LET THE MAN BE APART OF THE FUTURE OF TIGERS BASEBALL and VOICES HEARD AT THE 'NEW' TIGERS STADIUM
T-Time	What a bunch of crap. Since when can someone be forced to remain silent in a public venue. I hope everyone in the ballpark sings from now on.
Madirish	I think that Charlie should start selling Hot Dogs Shaped like Hamburgers
Season Ticket holder 150	First they put up that stupid wall in left field and when a homerun is hit over it they dont give the ball to the fans. Now they silence Charley who adds color to the ball park and entertains the fans, what next move the team to Las Vegas. What can you say, they really know how to keep the fans coming to comerica, and we all know its not the baseball we come to watch. Being a season ticket holder I have only witnessed the Tigers win about 5 games in the last 4 years. We need more people like Charley that add character to comerica, and put the flag pole back in play at least. LET HIM SING
Spoil Sports	Rudy Giuliani said you could stand in Times Square, hand out $100 bills simply for fun, and people would still complain. They'd say it was too much money, too little money, it wasn't evenly distributed, etc. People will ALWAYS complain about ANYTHING. So ignore the complainers because they'll always be there. Have fun with it. Let him sing!
Detroit Fan	If you don't want to hear anything that is said inside of a stadium, THEN STAY HOME AND WATCH TV. I do believe that we have a constitution that protects the freedom of speech. If you don't like it then say so that is your "RIGHT" but don't try to take someone else’s away, you'll just be a hypocrite. Just like you are now complaining about someone talking during a Pro sporting event. BTY. If you don’t like what you hear at the Tiger’s games then don’t bother going to a Red Wings, Pistons, or Lions game. Tigers games are PG compared to others.
Patrick	The problem with Charlie is the park is so emtpy he can be heard loud and clear on the radio and TV broadcasts. If the park wasn't so emtpy, I don't think Charlie's signing would be a problem. Hmmm.. I guess that's not really Charlie's problem, but the Tiger's isn't it ?? Ahhh.. the root of the problem revealed !
wolverine	This guy Charley should be allowed to continue his singing throughout the Comerica. It has become tradition for a ball park that hasn't really had a decent product to show case. I mean whats next? Maybe we can get rid of PAWS because he may obstruct a fans view. Bring the Kid back and be thankful that when we view a tiger game from anywhere in this country that it still has some recognizable traditions!!
Tiger Fan 2	Let him sing once in a while if he wants. It brings a uniqueness to the ball park.
Bless you boys	Let the man sing. He is a gem to comerica. If you really want to do some good get rid of that new Pistons palace announcer. He is painful to listen to.
Ballpark Frank	Let him sing. Maybe you request that he pick his spots more selectively (such as between plays, between innings, or when there's a pitching change so as to not compete with the action on the field), but let him do his thing.
JimmyZ	Charley is the worst. Not only is it annoying, but calling him a salesman is ridiculous. He is constantly badgering spectators, whether or not they like him. I'm always in his section and I have to avoid him because he's going to start telling me how I have to have a hot dog at a ball game. No thanks! Maybe I'll just order a game with no distractions from him. I'd pay anything!
JimmyZ again	I forgot one thing...this is not singing. He cannot sing. It is not operatic in any way. The end.
Ian K	Remember the Curse of the Goat? If this guy gets ousted, he might put a curse on the Tigers, and they'll never win another World S... hmmm. On second thought, Shoot the guy.
JD Fan	Maybe they should have a section just for Charley, that way, people who are annoyed can avoid him.
Ian K	That section could be outside the park. Everybody could pass by him on their way in, buy a hotdog, hear a song, not everybody is forced to sit near him.
Assman	In response to IanK....They lost 119 games with him! It's time somebody gives some props to the guy who sells cotton candy and says nothing. The singer has passed his prime. He has been whammied!
BLUDAX	Stuff a Ballpark Frank in Charley's MOUTH! I Want to hear the CRACK OF THE BAT!!
citywildcat	Do people remember "Herbie" the dancing groundskeeper?? How is this any different from that? Let the man sing and let's appreciate his uniqueness!
Vendor fan	I used to attend spring training games in St. Pete when I was a kid. The Cardinals had a singing hot dog vendor, too, and he'd yell all kinds of things to get attention: "Tube steaks!" "Watermelon on toast?" and sing "Take me out to the ballgame." He was half the fun of going to the ballpark! Let Charley sing - let more kids have great memories of creative salesmanship!
John B.	Someone needs to go to hell for this.
garyf	all michigan sports suck
dixie boy	let the guy sing go tigers,,,,redwings suck
Sparky M.	I go to see the game not listen to some dork schleppin' wieners sing to me. If I wanted that I would head over to Windsor! PLAY BALL!!!
Tyler	This is a turning point in American History. The country's future is in our hands (and Charley's vocal cords). Let the man sing. This battle is a microcosm of American Freedoms. This is not Russia, we won the war, remember.
regulator	michigan sucks. go buckeyes
Joey D	yea John B. some really does need to go to hell
H0tspur	If Charley can't sing, the terrorists have already won.
Mike M	why not have a sound clip so we all can hear him sing!
Mike Stone	Ban him from selling hot dogs. I hate this dork
pagan baby	Charley...I saw a post above from the famous (infamous?) and absolutely fantastic lawyer geoff fieger giving you his telephone number and telling you your rights have been violated and to call him. I urge you to do that immediately. Meanwhile, to Tigers management...if you can't deliver a world series to the fans, then at least let us hear Charley belt it out! Sing your heart out, baby.
WYRobertson	Looks like both Jim Stephenson of the Tigers and Sports Service don't believe in anyone having fun at the park - though they're both happy to take money from the fans. Get rid of all of them and put Charlie in charge.
Jedro	A hot dog man has to be silent; who's next, the fans?
Baseball fan	Let the guy sing!! Big deal!! Most fans enjoy it and the ones that dont can leave!!
Stephen	This guy is the only reason I don't fall asleep at Tiger's games. He is probably being froced not to sing because everyone was buying from him and not the losers who just walk around saying "Hotdogd, get your hotdogs." Charly is an icon!!!
Baseball fan	Let the guy sing!! Big deal!! Most fans enjoy it and the ones that dont can leave!!
Marc	Can we have a sample of his singing on line?
sid	I would like to see his frank in the bathroom, if you know what i mean.
BLUDAX (BILL H.)	I RATHER HEAR WILLIAM HUNG SING (SHE BANGS)
BLUDAX (BILL H.)	I RATHER HEAR WILLIAM HUNG SING SHE BANGS
Tigers00	Let Hot Dog guy sing. If the Tigers want to shut someone up, how about the drunken idiots heckling players from the third deck. The players can't hear these idiots but I sure can!
Fan	It's not about the singing - that I would support. Charlie 'goes Artest' on those who buy hot dogs from other vendors. He becomes resentful, angry and rude. He is not bigger than the game. He is a hot dog vendor. We are his customers. We deserve respect. I miss the singing but I'm happy I don't have to put up with his mocking hateful self indulgent behavior any longer. Go Tigers.
Alex	I WANT CHARLEY'S SINGING BACK! EEEEEEEVIL MANAGEMENT! I LOVE CHARLEY! DOWN WITH MANAGEMENT!
Kid Rock	He's just a cowboy....let him sing....
Howie Feltersnatch	Sing on.....
swg	god forbid detroit shopuld have something cheesy and good to be proud of. the tigers are seriously dropping the ball on this one. but, i guess they're good at that.
Mr. Hotdog	She bangs, she bangs, she moves she moves, she looks like a butterfly but smells like a hotdog? Let this guy sing, at least there is a voice on MVP baseball 2004, that sounds like Operaman.
Brandy	Without Charley's joyous song "HoOoOoT DoOoG" there's just no reason to go to a game. What a tragedy.
Charlie Hater	You people are freaking losers. The fact that you bother to post your trite commentary regarding this geek is so g*y it's shocking.
live and let live	Let the man sing!!At least its more entertainment than whats exhibited on the field.
J "The Kod" Nardoni	Why not have Charley sing only a few times a game or have him move around to different sections so that if someone is truly annoyed by his singing, it will only be temporary. I personally love the singing hot dog man! I look for him, or should I say listen for him, everytime I go to the game. We are all behind you my brotha!
Tiger Clap Starter	Occasionally, when the Tigers are rallying, I'll start up the "Tiger Clap"... *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* -*clap*-*clap*-*clap*-*clap*-*clap*! Goooooooo Charlie!
Ox	Tradition... It's not the GM Water fountain. It's not the Pepsi deck. And It's certainly not the corporate name of the park. Tradition is fun, unique, cool things about the ballpark. Charlie is a tradition at comerica park. Perhaps, if he's soooo annoying he should rotate sections a little more.
SportsMutant	25 years I followed the Tigers, only to realize finally that I was following Ernie Harwell as much as the team. He was unique. He made it fun to identify with the Tigers and the game. He was a Human being, for pity's sake, not some overbearing music blaring, or the FoxSportsDetroit heads on the tron. Thems that don't like him, stay out of SS131. Go Charley, SING!
pagan baby	Charley...I saw a post above from the famous (infamous?) and absolutely fantastic lawyer geoff fieger giving you his telephone number and telling you your rights have been violated and to call him. I urge you to do that immediately. Meanwhile, to Tigers management...if you can't deliver a world series to the fans, then at least let us hear Charley belt it out! Sing your heart out, baby.
The Yankee in Motown	With overpriced seats and a joke for a team for the last DECADE you have something to make the ballpark experience actually enjoyable. Let the man SING ! What's more obnoxious, Charley or a team that has the AUDACITY to have a dancing waters in centre field after a minor leage team with AA ball pitching rotation just lost 15-3 ?!!
Ray Pruett	What's next? Are they going to take away the Ferris Wheel and the Carousel? Charley is as much an icon at Comerica Park as they are. I took my girlfriend to her first game ever at Comerica last Saturday, 5/29/04, and I was very disappointed when Charley wasn't singing. I didn't know about the gag order then and figured maybe he just wasn't there. It's just like so many other issues in the world. A few malcontents make a little noise and get their way. It's time for Charley's supporters to make a lot of noise so Charley can sing. SING CHARLEY, SING!!!
Jeff	I don't mind the singing. It's the "in your face" behavior that bothers me. Frankly, when you spend thirty dollars a ticket, you shouldn't have some vendor bug you because you prefer nachos to hot dogs...which is what he did to my wife and son, who are both vegetarians!
matt	I just want to say. He is doing nothing wrong. He is in no way robbing anyone of anything as "just a girl" claims he is. Just to respond to her(or maybe his) comment: With the job he has, he came up with a way to be fun and compeditive. If you're going to complain about someone trying to make "ends meat" yell at some random millionaire with inherited money not Charlie. Let him sing. If people really don't like the singing so much that they will stop attending games, so be it. Afterall gee, who could have guessed that a sport environment might be loud? If you don't like it, take up golf.
Darla	I cant believe this!!! let the guy sing for crap sake! who cares ...there are worse things happening this world then some guys vocal cords that are bad..... what has this world come to?
Spencer Canseco	If I was a season ticket holder, and this guy was screaming out hot dogs all game every game, I'd go nuts. If I was an eight year-old there for a single game with my family, I would love it. It seems to be the consistency of his antics that are the problem. Someone already suggested that he shift sections nightly or something...seems like the best idea to me. Then again, I would fire the guy for oppressing ketchup lovers. Then I would fire you, too.
S. Carter	I think the most depressing part about this whole story is that we have resorted to relying on a hot dog vendor as the standard bearer for our tradition. I thought our tradition was embodied in things like the Old English D, the statues of the Tiger greats that sit in center field, and a long, proud history, the pinnacles being the championships in 1968 and 1984. Instead of focusing on these aspects of our tradition, we have resorted to placing an unwarranted amount of value in a guy that sings to sell hot dogs. In short, let's be clear, some guy that sings to sell hot dogs does not embody the tradition of Tiger Baseball. Singing "hot dogs" over and over again is not clever, unique, nor does it require any skill or talent worth mentioning. It's unbelievable a site like this even exists.
ItsBS	First, ads on bases. Next, no Cracker Jack at Yankee Stadium. Now, no Sining Hot Dog guy. What is this world coming to?
czarofsoul	Personally, I’m glad they put an end to the singing……at least until Charley learns how to prevent his actions from interfering with the viewing of the game. I sit in the sections Charley works and can recount NUMEROUS times he’s belted out a song in a totally inappropriate time in the game. This is not half as irritating as how he stands in the rows and isles DIRECTLY in front of me and couldn’t seem to care less about blocking my view of the game. And he will just stand there……..and stand there…..and stand there. I’m there to see the Tigers Charley, not you. Remember that. If you can compliment the Tigers experience, please find a way to do it, but not at the expense of my $60 ticket.
Alan Trammel	I can't stand that singing guy... but now I kind of miss him.
Bless u boyz	What's next? No more throwing the peanuts!!!
James	Let the man SING AWAY! I sat in his section and was dissapointed. Heck, play MVP Baseball 2004 and in the background of the game, you hear him seng HHHoOOOOOOTTTT DOOOOGGGGG!!! Its part of Comerica Park, the one unique quality about the place.
Taliban Man	THERE IS TO BE NO FUN AT BALLGAMES! SINGING IS UNHOLY AND SHOULD BE BANNED! on second thought...why don't we just let the guy sing?
The Ushers	Charlie has replaced the "Brow", Joe Dieroff, and we would love to hear him sing "Strawbery Shortcake, blue berry pie V..I..C..T..O..R..Y!"
Mike	If you really want to get to hear him sing again, go to guest services and tell them that you want Charley to start singing again. If they get enough people requesting it, they have to address it. Be smart about your comments too. Don't skip games or the like, just go buy the hot dogs directly from him, it will show your support.
The N man	Come on, no one actually watches the game!!! People go to the games for the atmosphere that the singing hotdog guy adds to. It explains for the attendence of Saturday's game (Car givaway). LET HIM SING!!!
for S. Carter	Neither is a drunk, bellowing Harry Carey a "suitable" barer of Cubs tradition--at least in your view. But it's the fans that bestow traditions (and clearly the Cubs know tradition as well as any): Hot dog guys can coexist with world series trophies, far as I can see. I loved Harry. Charley is ok. Let 'im sing.
give me more	he can sell me his hot dog any day
Baseball lovah	The ultra-commercialism of major league baseball is bad enough. Guys like Charley bring some unique flavor to an event that's rapidly becoming bland. Who wants the bland same-old, same-old all the time? Let the guy sing, for pete's sake. We could all use a little music in our lives.
Bless u boyz	What's next? No more throwing the peanuts!!!
brian	what an outrage! I've heard him sing, and I thought it was great. You go into a bar and you hear people saying "you hear that guy singa at comerica?". Lots of people like him and he makes the day better. Whoever complained needs to keep thier bitter opinions to themselves, and let the rest of us continue to have a good time. You got something against baseball fans having a good time?
Baseball lovah	The ultra-commercialism of major league baseball is bad enough. Guys like Charley bring some unique flavor to an event that's rapidly becoming bland. Who wants the bland same-old, same-old all the time? Let the guy sing, for pete's sake. We could all use a little music in our lives.
Mr. I's Slave	The worst part about this is that the Tigers have not given us a reason for doing this. They are hoping its just going to blow over. Viva la resistance!
Frankie	He needs to simply do his job. Singing songs is not part of his job requirement. If the Detroit Tigers wanted a singer they would have hired one. Nothing wrong with having fun on the job but there's a limit. Charlie you need to listen to mgmt and stop seeking attention and being a crybaby about it. Shut up and do your job like every other person.
Kyle Grimm	Let him sing! GO TIGERS
Geo	If Charley doesn't like the decision, tell him he can hit the door! It was OK when we didn't have a team, but now that we do...let's focus on the ballgame!
S. Carter	There's a problem with "For S. Carter's" reasoning above: no one was forced to listen to Harry Carey, you could either attend the game or watch it on television. Those sitting in Charley's section have no choice but to listen to his incessant whining. Also, I don't think there is any grounds for comparison between Harry Carey, who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and some guy hocking hot dogs for six seasons at a ballpark. It would be one thing if it was clever or creative. By the way, Charley isn't free to sing because his employer to told him to cease and desist. He is free to look for alternative employment just as much as those who don't enjoy it don't have to go the games.
Big E	If Charley is not allowed to sing at the tigers games there would be no reason for me to go. the tigers arent that good in the first place. charley is amazing.
woody	sing you heart out chuck i listen and buy from you all the time these people who are irritated shut up get a life or go home
Long Distance Fan	We drove to Detroit from Boston so that our son could see the Tigers play because that is the team that his grandfather grew up with. We bought great seats and had a blast (when Charly was not singing and ruining it). I bought my son a hot dog and Charly gave it to him with a mustard. My son went up and asked him for ketchup. Well - heaven forbid. Humor is one thing, but Charly could not let it go. He went so far as to tell me what a bad mother I am in front of my son. Now, some people might have found it amusing but my son was really upset and it ruined the rest of the game for him. I think Charly should shut up and stay home. He ruined the game for us and if I ever go to another game, I will be sure to buy tickets in a Charly free zone.
Dirty Sanchez	Charly reeks worse than my nutz do
Re:Long Distance Fan	You are a bad mother if you let your kid but mustard on a dog. Your son's grandfather would have never allowed such a disgrace.
Liz Hill	Just read the article in the Free Press (I write for the Entertainment sections). I have only been to a few Tigers games, but I have never been bothered in the least by Charley's singing. In fact, when my Tiger-fanatic friend told me about him, I deliberately walked to Charley's section to hear him sing and buy a dog. The game of baseball (no offense) is not hugely entertaining for all. But a day at the ballpark, with a hot dog, a cold one, and some crazy stuff like the Singing Hot Dog Man--now that is fun with a capital F.
Pupper	Sing Sing Sing!
	Hey Long Distance Fan: STAY IN BOSTON!
CZAR	Well Liz, I think you just summed it up. "I have only been to a few games". Try more then a few any you'll hate him too. "The game of baseball is not hugely entertaining"..... so says those who are not fans, but people who get free tickets and have nothing else to do. Its funny to me that an entertainment writer for the Free Press could not use the word BASEBALL in her description of fun at the ballpark. How would you feel is Charlie was singing his opera crap in the middle of a White Stripes concert? Get the picture now?
Herb	I can hear the radio announcers again, Charley's singing was annoying when listening on the radio. Almost as bad on TV. Move Charley to the outfield seats and let him sing.
Justin	EA SPORTS MVP Baseball 2004 - "it's in the game" so is charley! The park isn't the same without hearing HOOOOOOOOTTTTTTTTTTT DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOGGGGGGGGGGG!
Fan	C'mon, this man only wants to give the people some good time. let him sing, this is his way of sale its hot dogs. It is a very unique style. Let him sing!!! be smart, set the singing before and during the break times. It is a good marketing strategy. other teams may grab this guy to their stadiums!!
Jackie	The only reason I go to the Tigers games is for CHARLEY! I love charley. I actually have a HUGE crush on him, but that's just between us. I think Charley brings a lot of entertainment to Comerica. He's the best. He's adorable. I don't even like mustard, but I eat it on my hot dog just for Charley. SING CHARLEY SING! I'm behind you all the way. I will never forget the Tigers game that me and Charley shared like 5 bags of cotton candy! And he yelled at my boyfriend for me! =) I love Charley
Jason	This guys crazy singing made it all the way into EA Sports MVP Baseball 2004 for the XBOX....I say if EA went into that kind of detail for this guy...give him a break....he adds to the atomosphere of the ball park.
Jackie (again)	And for the Long Distance Fan, charley is a part of comerica, and i wouldnt go to the tigers games without him being there, so if you don't like the staff and sweet ole charley....STAY IN BOSTON!
Carol	What an issue, people are starving, dying, being beaten/neglected etc... and what are you complaining about? Who cares if he sings or not. Priority check everyone!
Houston Tiger Fan	For those that don't like the singing....get different seats. If that doesn't do it for you...root for a different team. At a time when most retailers are more concerned about money, it's nice when the salspeople put the joy back into purchases. Even if it is just a hot dog. When is the last time you bought something and the salesperson made you feel sincerely happy? That they actually appreciated you as a person and not a commission? Not to mention, at the price you're paying for a hot dog these days, you should get a little song and dance.
Marty	Since when is it not permitted to have a good time at the ballgame? The chanting, clapping, cheering, booing...they're all part of the experience. Let Charley sing. He's part of the experience too!
Marty	Since when is it not permitted to have a good time at the ballgame? The chanting, clapping, cheering, booing...they're all part of the experience. Let Charley sing. He's part of the experience too!
Bryan	I was at the game saturday my 2 game of the year, we sat in that section just for him and people were singing "Hot dog" for him
	Charley should have squatters rights by now...since he wasn't silenced years ago, it seems too late now to suddenly tell him to stop. Years ago, I initially thought his singing was very odd, but it has become a regular part of visiting Comerica...so let him continue...What's next, are the Tigers going to tear down the Ernie Harwell statue...or will they wait a few more years like they did for Charley?
Justin (again)	Carol you're right! people are starving, dying, being beaten/neglected etc... and what are you doing about it? Priority check yourself!!! people are doing things for starving/dying..abused people, I take it you're not a Tigers Season Ticket holder!!! This site was made to un-silence Charley who is part of Tigers baseball histroy!!! go else where if this doesn't concern you. have a good day!
Bryan	I was at the game saturday my 2 game of the year, we sat in that section just for him and people were singing "Hot dog" for him
HR Catcher	I'm out of the country away school and yet I am still a Tiger season ticket holder. I'm really surprised that the management is trying to make so much hoopla out of this. You'd think they'd try to keep the seats they have filled, filled. I was recently at a game and a vendor sold the couple next to us a penant/flag. The next minute, the usher told them they could not wave it..hmm, is there a waving fee? All I have to say is the Tigers aren't the ONLY reason people go to the games! Fireworks, giveaways, vendors and of course baseball...all make it worth going. Charley, if you're ever want to expand your horizons, stop by section 147!
Night Watchman	It's a shame to remove some of the 'local color' from Comerica Park...I would look forward to hearing the 'hot dog man' hawking his 'dogs' and even tell my friends that they have to go to a game if not to see the Tigers play but to hear this guy 'sing'...Too bad the Tigers can't appreciate a good thing when they have it...and it doesn't cost a penny...
Ryan and Paul	In this past decade, Detroit has made improvements that were never thought possible. Detroit is the location for the Super Bowl in 2006, the Final Four in 2009, the MLB All-Star Game in 2005, and God knows what else this city will be blessed with. With such leaps and bounds being made by the city, what in God's name would make you want to take away another cornerstone of Detroit...the singing hot dog man. He is essential to the Tigers' ballgame experience. He IS Detroit, and I think it is simply ludicrous that you could try to silence him. It is a travesty to take this man's freedom of speech away from him. If you say no singing to this man, then what's next? Perhaps Mo Cheese won't be allowed to dance, and that one old lady can't knit at the Wings' games? Are you going to not allow people to stretch at the 7th, or not allow everyone to sing "Take me out to the Ballgame"? This entire situation not only makes a mockery of the hot-dog slinging occupation, but it also makes the Detroit Tigers' organization look like the bad guy. Are you willing to give up a newly earned fan base just to say “no more singing”? I would certainly hope not, and I'm sure Charley Marcuse would say the same thing, or sing it rather. Thank you for your time, and I hope that your organization does the right thing by letting this man do his thing for the Tigers'.
Justin Field	Let the kid sing his song
SSG BELLER	I'M HERE IN IRAQ GETTING SHOT AT DAILY AND ALL YOU DETRIOTS R COMPLAINING ABOUT A HOT DOG GUY SINGING? I THINK YOUR TIME COULD BE BETTER SPENT. ENJOY YOUR FREEDOM!!!!
Whitaker	If I wanted to hear opera I'd go there. I want the crack of the bat, the umpire yelling Strike and the snap of Pudge's catchers mitt when he catches strike three. I get my music during the 7th inning stretch. Please don't push that horrible sound coming out of that guys mouth onto me anymore. It's obnoxious and annoying. You can even hear the guy on TV! I'm glad the management stopped it. Please let me know if there is a petition going to export him to Iraq. SHUT UP! Let me watch my game in peace and let me eat ketchup with my hotdog.
Jim Vander Schaaf	CAN I JUST SAY THIS??: Charlie's singing is no problem. It's fine. I have no issues with it. HOWEVER.....perhaps some, if not most of the complaints STEM FROM HIS ACERBIC TONE AND ATTITUDE TOWARD YOU (no doubt...on his behalf...an innocent attempt at comedy) for various things. Especially if you were to ask for ketchup. Yes, I said it. KETCHUP. I'm sorry. I may be in a minority...but it's a very large minority....who enjoys ketchup on their hot dogs...and I DO NOT appreciate being made fun of by this man IN FRONT OF MY KIDS for actually having the nerve of asking for ketchup on my dog by this man. Charlie. Sing on. But keep in mind the aspect of customer service and making fun of your customers is usually not a good thing. Jim Vander Schaaf, Grosse Pointe
Jack Be Nimble	First they silence Ernie Harwell by firing him now they pick on Charlie? Should Tiger real fans boycott the COPA home games? -- Give'em Hell Charley !!! Jack Be Nimble - Royal Oak
Bill	Sing man sing. Sheeshe, Illitch has no team worht a flying, Davidson's teams are BOTH IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP ROUND. If I were Mike, I would let this guy sing naked to get business.
Re: SSG BELLER	Charley exibits the exact Freedom that you are fighting for. He's got a great marketing style that makes it impossible to not notice him. If he turns off 10% fine. No one who stands infront of a crowd and is execpted by all. When was the last time you heard a singing hot dog man in Iraq?
Nick	That ballpark has very little personality and up until this season, not much of a team either. Sometimes it's the little things that'll make people smile and maybe even come back to the park. Silincing one of those little things is the worst thing that the Tigers can do.
Mabel	Charley is a positive role model for kids. A 22 year old showing that there is another style of singing besides the breast-baring rap that gets all the hype is okay in my book.Ed Debevic restaurant chain pays their waitstaff to be rude-we get that for the price of a hot dog.Granted he should polish his act - but that's all.Didn't the elderly black gentleman that used to drag the infield and stop to do a little dance or something get "in trouble" also? People hated Mark "the Bird" Fidrich slowing down the game to pat the mound and talk to the ball...but it's memorable.PEOPLE LOVE TO COMPLAIN AND FIND FAULT. I bet some military personel would love to be sitting at a ball game with Charley blocking their view for a few minutes....
Yet another fan of the almighty hot dog	I miss the song almost as much as I miss ol' Ernie. Never been to Comerica but have heard the song many many times. Still not enough though. Keep singing, and &T*^ ketchup!
Enrique Wilson	Bill Veeck is rolling in his grave. The Tigers are already bad enough; does management really want to suck the fun out of their biggest asset, Comerica?
Eric Kmetz	I've been to numerous games the past 2 years at comerica park and have season tix in section 132, and I have to say that not once have I gotten sick of hearing Charley. He's a great guy and a great vendor. Even if he has to tone it down a little bit or move away from home plate once in awhile, he should still be able to sing. He never sings during a pitch, or while there is an announcement over the PA. He brings alot to the park and alot to the experience. I vow not to buy a hot dog or anything from comerica park until charley is allowed to sing again. NO SINGING, NO SALES!
Eric	Something I forgot to add, if you didn't know, back after 9/11, Charley told Olympia Entertainment to sent half of his gross pay to the Sept 11 Fund. Something I thought everyone should know.
Chance R	Sorry Charlie, that's not singing. It's just annoying.
TigersMgtSucks	It was probably some jerks that spend the entire game yapping on their cell phones that complained. Not suprised at all Tiger mgt. would react this way. They are first-class morons! Go Charlie!
garry(england)	just heard Charley on BBC radio ,sounds like a real nice bloke.England says let him sing
Elizabeth	Let Charlie sing! We love him!! He is a real gem!!!
A Fan	Funny how things get blown out of proportion. I'm a Tiger fan and have been to several games and seen and heard Charley sing. It made me and my nieces laugh and have a good time. Isn't that what going to the ballpark is all about? No matter what the outcome is, thanks Charley, for adding to our good time at Comerica.
Mike	Charlie the Singing Hot Dog Man adds flavor to the game. Let Charlie sing!
TigersCentral.com	Sure Charley's singing can get a little old as a game winds down, but to see the look of excitement and joy on a little kids face when he sings for them makes it worth the slight annoyance. I say let him sing. And as for the guy who said his gimmick is stealing income from the other vendors, they all seem to like Charley from the interaction I've seen. Sing Charley, but c'mon, let me get some katsup.
Kerry	Loved hearing him on TV in the background- Always made me smile. Went to a game last week and wondered why we didn't hear the Singing Hotdog Guy... Now we know why. What a disapointment.
Jane	sing on Charlie. Don't let the man keep you down!!! We could always boycot those expensive hot dogs until Charlie gets his pipes back! yeah.....
Lisa	I think Charley is the very picture of the American entrepreneurial spirit. Here's a man bringing his own unique talents and humor to what would otherwise be a dull, unappealing job. Not only that, but he's making a name for himself and providing additional entertainment to the fans, (and I imagine he's pretty successful at selling hot dogs, too). As much as baseball tries to bill itself as "the great American pastime", and "as American as apple pie", you would think that an enterprising hot dog vendor would be exactly what they want to encourage! Whoever decided to put an end to it is a first-class idiot. They're simply shooting themselves in the foot.
David	ESPN named him #1 on their "Top 10 Worst Plays" a few years ago for a reason. I'm just glad he doesn't come over to our section anymore!
Rasheed W.	Pistons vs. Lakers on Sunday June 6. ABC 8:30 PM
Debbie	I was at the game May 30th. It just wasn't the same! Let Charley Sing!!!!
A Fan	What's this? Charley was allowed to sing when the Tigers were the worst team in baseball history. But now that the Tigers are starting to resemble a baseball team, Charley is silenced? Charley's singing is very amateurish, but so are the Tigers! Let Charley try to sing, and let the embarrassing Tigers try to play baseball!
Michele	Yes let him sing, this country is too negative, let the man have fun. Maybe American Idol would have him! The co. is stupid to turn away business.
Marty	Come on we need some reason to go to a game!
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dalton	dude... *dances*
Jeff from Marysville	No more 'dogs until Charley sings again!