Ch-ch-ch-chia!

Yesterday, I mentioned that the Oakland A's are giving away MC Hammer bobblehead dolls as part of an '80s Night promotion. Today comes word that the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have upped the ante with a Rally Monkey Chia Pet giveaway.

August 23rd against the Chicago White Sox, the Angels will combine lazy man's horticulture with what could be America's most annoying mascot (you're not totally off the hook, Stanford Tree). Considering Chia Pets have been made in the likenesses of Scooby Doo and Barack Obama, it shouldn't really be a surprise that a Major League team would jump on the bandwagon.

After watching so many players slip during last night's BCS Championship game in Glendale, I'm waiting for the introduction of the Chia Football Field.