Philadelphia cops are doing everything in their power to make sure fans stay safe and off poles and signs ahead of Sunday night’s Super Bowl game.
Philadelphia cops are doing everything in their power to make sure fans stay safe and off poles and signs ahead of Sunday night’s Super Bowl game between the Eagles and Patriots in Minneapolis.
After Crisco couldn’t do the trick last time, Philadelphia cops are putting what they called hydraulic fluid on poles and signs to prevent fans from climbing them, according to multiple reports .
Cops were seen lathering poles and signs with the slippery liquid Sunday afternoon to prepare for the evening’s festivities, according to ESPN. A massive celebration is expected throughout the city if the Eagles win their first Super Bowl in franchise history, but that celebration could turn into a riot if the Patriots get their way.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross said last week that the city is also planning to increase police present Sunday evening.
Two weeks ago, Philadelphia covered some of its light poles on major streets with Crisco before the Eagles’ NFC title game. The thought was the grease would keep fans from climbing the poles and putting themselves and others in danger.
1st District crisco officers are working hard to keep people and property safe in south philly. Go Eagles! @PhillyPolice @FOPLodge5 @PhillyMayor @gregbucceroni @FOX29philly @NBCNews @phl17 @phillies17 @ActionNewsDesk pic.twitter.com/34Ho0oeVM8
— PPD 1st District (@PPD01Dist) January 21,2018
However, that wasn’t the case — not even a little Crisco could prevent an elated sports fan from climbing a 25-foot pole.
The #Crisco can’t hold us! #FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/UyzE7DPPy9
— Sarah △⃒⃘ (@lumpyspacederp) January 22,2018
For whatever reason, it’s a common hazard that fans attempt to climb light poles when celebrating team wins. We saw this happen in the Cubs won the World Series in 2016.
Fans climb on street poles outside Wrigley Field as the Chicago Cubs take on the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field for Game 7 of the World Series, Wednesday night, Nov. 2,2016.| Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times
