McGwire Admits To Using Steroids: Nation Not Really That Surprised

In what was a relatively-expected and generally unsurprising move today, former Cardinal slugger Mark McGwire admitted that he had used steroids during his time playing major league baseball and during his 70 home run campaign in 1998. Fans were said to be indifferent and generally accepting of the news of McGwire’s steroid use.

“Well, I kinda accepted it years ago when he was the size of a small station wagon. You mean there were actually people who thought he didn’t use steroids?” said area man Mike Ruddle, “I mean, the guy’s arms were like the size of telephone poles. Wait…you mean some people were actually really shocked that a man who hit a ball over 350 feet, 70 times in one season was stronger than a person reasonably should be?” Ruddle said.

Other fans were more appalled by McGwire’s confession. “I can’t believe it, I really can’t,” said local woman Heidi Gladharp, “To think that some people really thought he did that naturally is just disturbing. I’m embarrassed for the city of St. Louis that it actually had to be said at all. People should just know better.” When asked if she was upset at McGwire for having used steroids during his playing days, Gladharp responded, “Hell no, why would I be? I think the game would be a lot more interesting if all the players used steroids. I go to games to see really athletic people hit a ball as far as humanly possible. The games were much more interesting when McGwire was hitting a home run every other at bat. Let’s be honest, no one really wants to go to a game to watch a pitchers duel.”

Fans noted that only an admission by Barry Bonds of steroid use could have shocked them any less.

Former Cardinals' slugger Mark McGwire admitted to using steroids during his career. Fans noted that the news should not shock anyone who has ever been within 6 feet of this picture.

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