During a lively seventh inning stretch at Wrigley Field, Alex Cooper found herself in the spotlight, but not in the way she might have hoped. The “Call Her Daddy” podcast host took to the field on Sunday, July 6, to perform “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” amidst a matchup between the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals.
“Alright Daddy Gang and Cubs fans, are you ready?” she exclaimed, attempting to rally the crowd. “You’ve never seen something like this before.” What followed was an operatic rendition of the classic tune, complete with choreography and backup dancers, as Cooper was lifted into the air, laughter punctuating her performance.
However, the audience at Wrigley Field had a different reaction than she anticipated. Instead of cheers, Cooper was met with a wave of boos from the sold-out crowd, who clearly were not impressed by her unique take on the song.
The backlash extended beyond the stadium, with baseball fans watching from home expressing their discontent. The Cubs secured an impressive 11-0 victory that day, which only intensified reactions to Cooper’s performance. “What Alex Cooper did at Wrigley should be studied forever because if you get booed for ANYTHING while the #Cubs are beating the Cardinals by 11 runs you definitely deserved it,” one fan remarked on social media.
Another user suggested that Cooper should face a “lifetime ban from every ballpark in North America” due to her performance. Criticism continued to pour in, with some arguing that her act displayed “a total lack of respect” for the tradition of the seventh inning stretch.
Despite the negative feedback, Cooper’s spirits remained high. She shared glimpses of her weekend in Chicago on Instagram, posting photos and videos that showcased her enjoyment of the city. “Chicago y’all are GNARLLLYYY 😊 too much fun last night,” she wrote after attending a party at Recess Chicago on Saturday, July 5, where she mingled with fans and enjoyed DJ sets from various artists.
Cooper’s weekend was packed with activities, including the launch of her Unwell Network in August 2023 and a new line of Unwell hydration drinks set to debut in December 2024. Fans had the opportunity to purchase special Unwell ticket packages for Sunday’s game, which included exclusive souvenir jerseys.
While her seventh inning stretch performance may not have gone as planned, it certainly left an impression on those in attendance and watching from afar.
