Give in to the power of the Rally Thong

Yes, the Giants begin a three-game series with the Padres tonight, needing one win to clinch the National League West. And yes, that’s Aubrey Huff’s Rally Thong that I’ve added to my Twitter avatar. It’ll stay there as long as the Giants are breathing; here’s hoping that includes the playoffs.
The Giants have a carnivorous pitching staff, Buster Posey is doing things a rookie isn’t supposed to do, and even Pablo Sandoval is starting to hit. But don’t doubt the power of the Rally Thong. It was given to Huff by his wife as an anniversary gift, and the next day — with the Giants at 74-50, four games behind the first-place Padres — he brought it to work. “With 30 games left,” Huff said to Fox Sports, “I said guys, this thong is worth 20 wins.”
Huff has worn it ever since. His prediction would have given the thong a 20-10 record to close out the regular season. With three games remaining, the Giants’ actual record over that span? 18-9. Sweet Fancy Moses.
Anyway, as we prepare to celebrate the Giants’ first non-Barry Bonds-tainted division title since 1989 (hope I didn’t jinx it), I think it’s time for all good SF fans to get into the act. Go here and get your own Giants Rally Thong, and wear it for the duration of the playoffs. Yes, I’m wearing one now. And it feels like … victory.