Inflatable Doll Race Not Enough? Try The Wife Carrying Championship Race
By Tom Chandler on Sep 5, 2007 in Underground Entertainment
We’re a little concerned about the guys over at GoBlog; their choice of subject matter has us thinking they’re as warped as well… we are, and that’s cause for concern.
Their latest post? It’s about the 8th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championships:
You don’t need a horse when you’ve got a female willing to hang around your neck scissor style while you race through a 278 yard course full of water obstacles, steeples, uphills, downhills. and crowds laughing at your every misstep.
Of course, such an event has to have its own Web site, complete with video.
Frankly, I’m all out of snark on this one. I have no idea what to say… except that some in the fly fishing industry are pushing the idea of competition, so why not a Fishing Buddy Carrying Championship?
Hell, you know your fishing buddy already rides your coattails — stealing your whiskey, flies and best spots — so why not make an event out of it?
Simms could launch of a new line of competitive carrying products, including “racing” boots and a “competition-grade, carbon-fiber” vest with the pockets sewn shut, so your buddy can’t steal your flask of whiskey during the race.
Can I get an “amen” of support from the congregation? Can I get a long list of lucrative sponsors willing to donate huge sums of money?
Undergrounders, the ball is in your court.
Technorati Tags: fly fishing, wife carrying, goblog, whiskey
Smellslikefish | Sep 5, 2007 | Reply
You may get some takers on this idea, but I for one have no desire to have any of my fishing buddies, uhhhhhh tackle, resting against the back of my neck.
Tom Chandler | Sep 5, 2007 | Reply
Well, the Estonian Carry isn’t necessarily mandated, so… uhhhh…. “tackle” issues might not be a problem.
Smellslikefish | Sep 5, 2007 | Reply
Then it’s just down to how “how do I even lift this fat bastard?”