World-Cup

An Ode to the Ticket Stub On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points in a single game — an NBA1 record to this day. Why discuss basketball on a World Cup post? Because 100,000 people say they attended that game, but the venue sat less than 5,000. So how do you differentiate the eyewitnesses from the liars? Easy: ticket stubs. They prove a fan’s story and also serve as a life-long keepsake. But the ticket stub is dying a digital death. Do not confuse this post as an old man shaking his first at technology. Digital tickets are convenient. Can’t be lost. Often, they update instantly if scheduling or seating changes. ...