[click on pictures to enlarge - these were taken from my iPhone]
This will probably qualify me as a snob but I hate those street fairs. You have crowded blocks where people coming from god knows where are strolling in your streets, eating things like corn dogs and other greasy things from those smokey food stands, making it such a pain to get around your neighborhood. But once in a while, it is fun to leave your prejudices behind and explore anyway. You might just find that glass of fresh lemonade you are craving for.
Well, today was just my luck. The Columbus Avenue Festival which runs from W66th St. to W86th St. was hosting the White Castle NYC Big Apple Grapple XXX International Championships. This arm wrestling championship is open to pro and amateurs, men and women. It is $20 to compete for a chance to be crowned NYC’s King and Queen of Arms. No matter whether your ego get bruised or not, you'll leave with that kick-ass T-shirt. 
For the list of this year NYC's Kings and Queens of Arms and to learn more about this sport, visit the New York Arm Wrestling Association’s web site at www.nycarms.com. The strongest New Yorkers are in Brooklyn, so start training now for next year!!!
NB: this link on http://www.nyc.gov, the official website of the city allows you to search street events.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
big apple grapple XXX
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Attention Stalonne est de retour.
Je crois que j'ai jamais vu de competition de bras de fer à Paris, mais je pense que cela doit quand meme exister.
Attention Stalonne is back.
I believe that I ever saw competition of iron arm in Paris, but I think that that must nevertheless exist.
Yeah, fairs are quite a nuisance if you happen to live in the neighborhood. Hmm I would like to have that T-Shirt. I wouldn't have won anything but people think you are strong or something :)
We don't have that many street fairs here, so when we do, it's a big occasion.
I hear you. Enjoyable only when I happen to be the tourist! ~B)
I'd love to see that T-shirt on a geeky guy! :D
Wow,very interesting.
wow! colleague and I are wondering, the iPhone can really take such clear and nice pictures!
waiting for it to arrive in Singapore next year!!
•olivier: Ton commentaire m'a fait sourire: sur le website de l'association, il mentionnaient Sylvester Stalonne comme invité à l'une de leurs compétitions. Oh. et je suis sûre qu;il doit bien y avoir quelque chose du genre à Paris!
•carlos: That short will get you a free seat in the subway any day. It says "respect"!
•rambling: I hear you. It's the kind of thing that is a lot of fun when it is not in your neighborhood.
•fénix: Exactly! And I am so with you on the t-shirt. One of these guys should be wearing it.
•dijah: thank you!
•keropok: I am very surprised myself. I will surely post more. Build your case for next year! How come you can't buy it this year? Strange. And unfair.
The link loops back to this comment section.
OK, I meant one of these guys: http://www.worstpreviews.com/images/superbad.gi
Good to know: Blogger does not allow you to post picture in comments or not even links!
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