GIF: Andrew McCutchen, human bobblehead

It comes as no surprise that Pirates outfielder Andrew McCutchen, who is good at many things, is also good at making his head bobble.

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Being as we are relentless promoters of the bobblehead as leading cultural artifact, we are in some sense honor-bound to pass along what follows. What follows is the attempt of Pirates center fielder Andrew McCutchen -- a successful attempt, in my judgment -- to render the bobblehead in human form. Absorb his dedication to craft ...

Note especially that Mr. McCutchen is quick to demonstrate the rarely used lateral-nodding capabilities of the bobblehead. They are not always obsequiously saying yes to everything, those bobbleheads. This is mostly because Andrew McCutchen -- bobblehead whisperer -- has taught them the art of measured defiance.

You make us a better people, Andrew McCutchen.