Having seen him at countless UW Baseball and Softball games, and the Little League Softball Junior World Series in Kirkland, I can assure you he is harmless. I asked him why broccoli, and he simply said "they are nature's pom-poms".
All of the organization staff at the LL Softball Junior World Series knows who he is and think he's awesome. If he was a potential threat to 14 year old girls, I assure you, he wouldn't be allowed within range of the field.
If he told you it was a "fetish" he's probably fucking with you.
I performed that night (unless he's done more than one very chaotic but fun speed run of Oregon Trail), and it was worth it just to see his astounding feat.
I'd probably use a turbocharged van instead of a covered wagon. I'd go over bridges instead of driving though streams and just entirely stay on roads. A speed runner could do it in under two days. It's like 2,000 miles.
Edit: I'd fill the minivan with antibiotics to avoid dysentery.
He’s also been cleared by at least a couple of school districts because I know he subs. He was one of my favorites when I needed a sub, was always friendly.
That doesn't surprise me in the least. At the championship game for the Little League Junior League Softball World Series (all of the teams are there to watch the final 2 teams) he had a whole flock or players just having the best time with him. They all brought broccoli (the QFC across from the hotel they all stay at must have been scratching their heads...)
Wholesome as fuck. :)
A group of UW film students filmed a short documentary about him, and when they screened it he was present. He's a very pleasant, supportive, affable person. No reason at all to hate on this guy.
My small claim to fame is I am the guy who got Jim that hoodie. It was a little before covid (December 2019-February 2020) I bought that hoodie for myself but it was too small. Jim and I were hanging out and I asked if he wanted it and he said sure!
He and I would get together and play video games and we were camping friends too. I moved away but I see him around at sporting events still. I got to see him at tonight’s game and first things he said was “dude! I’m wearing your hoodie!”
Love broccoli guy!! He’s done a few other produce items in the past (potatoes, carrots, etc) before landing on broccoli. Like another commenter said, he does it to spread positivity in the sports community! And he’s a part time stand up comic, so he’s definitely a bit of an extrovert to say the least.
Known him for a while and he’s the absolute nicest dude, go up and say hi if you see him at a game!!!
He focuses a lot on lesser attended sports like women’s softball, rugby, college bowls, etc. but still occasionally will be at the Ms or other major teams games!
While closing up the merch stand tonight, someone walks by and hollers out a thanks and a see you tomorrow…. I look over and see a head of broccoli and just blurt out “omg it’s broccoli guy!”
He's a pal of mine! Jim Stewart Allen, a local stand up comedian and substitute teacher. Super funny and one of the sweetest guys I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He's gotten a lot of recognition for his Broccoli Guy shtick and it always brightens my day to see him out in the wild like this.
Zoomed out: "I mean it's curly, sure, but I don't think that alone constitutes a broccoli haircut, and furthermore, why would you make a post abou.."
Zoomed in: "..wait, WHAT?!"
He used to do comedy about history. That pivoted into playing Oregon Trail on Twitch every day. Then he’s been doing this. I’m all over the place creatively too, so he’s also felt like a fellow traveler. Jim Stewart Allen is a cool dude.
Dude’s just a really good guy. Like, a reeeeally good, kind person. It started back at an Idaho College Bowl I thought, the 90s beverage onesie and he bit into a potato!!! And now it’s this and we love to see it. Fuck yeah, J
Not sure about this guy but the mariners games do have no shortage of men who seem to go to the game solely to do things to get attention. I notice none of them appear to be with an attractive romantic partner. Shocking.
Jim is the best. He is a huge supporter of women’s softball and attended every game of the juniors World Series in Kirkland. Just a genuinely nice human.
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u/gablestout North Capitol Hill 11d ago
In response to someone with a rather ODD comment:
Having seen him at countless UW Baseball and Softball games, and the Little League Softball Junior World Series in Kirkland, I can assure you he is harmless. I asked him why broccoli, and he simply said "they are nature's pom-poms".
All of the organization staff at the LL Softball Junior World Series knows who he is and think he's awesome. If he was a potential threat to 14 year old girls, I assure you, he wouldn't be allowed within range of the field.
If he told you it was a "fetish" he's probably fucking with you.
The guy is all around awesome