A slow-pitch.

Another Aspie experience, I guess.
I went (on invitation, I might add) to a slow-pitch softball game near home. Just the other day. There were actually two teams playing. OK, actually the teams were, well, composed of an assortment of "challenged" individuals. Thew numbers of players varied from one inning to another, and the locations played also were fairly random (only played three innings). The umpire(s) were quite liberal in their calls - to suit the ability level of play and players.
The players had a lot of fun. I know I'm not always sure personally what constitutes "fun", but they certainly seemed to know.
And I think it was "fun" to watch! The enjoyment was positively infectious. Probably because it was so genuine. No faking, no pretense. Swing and miss - good try. Swing and hit - run, run. Throw the ball - oops, safe. Everybody had a great time!
I began to feel I was missing something! I had a terrific urge to go and buy a softball glove and bat (everyone had their own bats!), and offer to join one of the teams. Actually I have been asked several times by one of the players.
Am I missing something here? Do I need to play with "challenged" individuals to feel genuine enjoyment? Strange. Slightly disturbing.
But I won't, because I know I will have trouble fitting in. They will accept me without question - I will be the one with the challenges!
Sigh.