We Need an App for Cotton Candy

A couple weeks ago, I was at a Royals game with my son and we were waiting for the cotton candy guy to come by. We saw a lot of peanut guys, and a whole lot of beer guys, but no cotton candy guy. We were tempted by the $1 dollar candy bar guy, but we held out for our ritualistic cotton candy.

During our wait, it occurred to me that we needed some kind of app with a cotton candy button. When we press the cotton candy button, we’re prompted to enter our section and seat number. The app would alert the cotton candy guy who is also logged into the same app, but viewing a graphic of the stadium seating chart. When our call for cotton candy comes through, a blip on his radar appears and he can start heading our way. He could even send us a quick message that he’s on his way, maybe even an estimated time of arrival. This way, we won’t get weak and settle for the $1 dollar candy bar instead of the $5 cotton candy.

Of course, such an app could be used for hot dogs and nachos too, and it may even change the way the vendors work together. Who knows, maybe more $5 cotton candy would be sold – bringing in higher revenues for the vending company.

Until then, my son and I will just have to wait for the elusive cotton candy man. What? I could get out of my seat and get my own cotton candy? No, sorry, couldn’t possibly do that. I might miss some exciting Royals action.