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Thought 48: Holographic Home Games

Image if you will an arena filled with wild fans, all cheering for their local team and buying concessions. However, this is an away game, the fans are cheering for simulcast broadcast of their team projected onto the court using 3d projectors, creating a holographic experience. At the same time the team can hear their fans cheering via microphones, speakers, and a reverse broadcast. Now, I am not going to say that this would be as good as being there, but for some it's about being with the crowd, drinking beer with fellow fans, and knowing that the team can hear you scream. Beyond the doubling of fans and increase in the excitement of (almost) being there, there is the revenue aspect, being able to double the number of seats at an event, or more depending on the level of the game, say a World Series, Superbowl, or World Cup. Concessions would easily double, as well as the parking fees. All of which could go to pay for this crazy idea. Now, I realize this sounds like a pipe