It is a sign that made every Dodgers fan smile and every English teacher cringe, and it was prominently displayed during the Dodgers World Series Championship parade in downtown Los Angeles on Friday.

But did its author mean: They Aren’t Like Us or They Don’t Like Us?

My guess is both, since both very much apply.

The World Series-losing New York Yankees and their unhappy fans are definitely not like the World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers and their elated fans, and the New York Yankees and their fans absolutely do not like the Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans.

Yes, ‘They Not Like Us’ because…

Play ball!

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