Chris Christie Confronts Cubs Heckler While Carefully Protecting His Nachos

Between a porky politician and a cheesy sports nut, one menu item captured the best of both sides

July 31, 2017
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Many news outlets are reporting a two-way altercation that took place in the stands of the Milwaukee Brewers’ baseball game on Sunday between New Jersey governor Chris Christie and Brad Joseph, a Cubs fan who had the cahones to heckle Christie's gubernatorial performance as the governor passed him in the aisle. But if you ask us, there were really three participants. Player One: Joseph; Player Two: Chris Christie, now fully engaged in what the nation’s college students call “DGAF Mode” as he nears the end of his term; and Player Three: Christie’s impressive bowl of Nachos Grande, a featured concession item at Miller Park. As Christie and Joseph began arguing in the stands, it became clear that only one person would emerge with their dignity intact, and that person was a bowl of pork-stacked and cheese-smothered tortilla chips.

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Christie was walking down to his seat in Miller Park when Joseph shouted that he “sucked” and called the politician a “hypocrite.” Christie turned around—Nachos Grande in hand, it’s key to note—and stormed back to Joseph to bark in his face a bit. Christie told Joseph to have another beer and called him a tough guy, putting his face right up against Joseph’s in the middle of the bleachers. There’s video of the altercation, recorded by WISN 12 News reporter Ben Hutchinson, here. When you watch, keep a close eye on the nacho bowl nestled in Christie’s left hand.
 

Christie doesn’t come off great in the footage. He looks indignant and petty. Joseph, though we acknowledge his right to speak freely, doesn’t come off so hot either, as he sours the classic, casual ballpark atmosphere. The Nachos Grande, however, couldn’t have handled the situation with more poise. Not a single cube of pico de gallo shifted, nor a single chip fell to the Miller Park floor, and not even one ounce of cheese soiled the shirt of either man. It was a graceful, captivating, humble performance by a seasoned professional.

So, who won the altercation between Chris Christie, a Cubs fan, and a bowl of Nachos Grande? Definitely the nachos. I mean, just look at them. If you need help upgrading your kitchen to handle an ambitious item like this, then here are five essential cooking tools that every man needs.