Will Graham (purelyempathic) wrote in valarnet,
@ 2013-06-26 22:38:00

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I grew up in Portland, Maine, but somehow, I never became aware of the North American Wife Carrying Competition that was annually held in Newry, about two hours away. Apparently a couple wins the wife's weight in beer, and five times her weight in cash.

I do accept that that's a substantial weight of cash. It might be the only sport I can see a point in, though I'm not sure I'd try it myself. ... I mean, I have no wife, but still.

	no24601 2013-06-27 04:07 am UTC (link)
	I'm afraid I have been a Frenchman entirely too long. I cannot fathom drinking that much beer. (Reply to this) (Thread)

	purelyempathic 2013-06-27 04:08 am UTC (link)
	That would be a bit German, wouldn't it. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	no24601 2013-06-27 04:09 am UTC (link)
	I could make a Vishy joke here, but it'd be in such poor taste. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	purelyempathic 2013-06-27 04:10 am UTC (link)
	A bit, but I admit I was amused. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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