Thursday, August 18, 2005

Today's Weird Story

Minor League Team To Host 'Hairiest Back' Contest

POSTED: 11:23 pm EDT August 17, 2005
WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- The Potomac Nationals of the Carolina League are ready to let the fur fly later this month.
The Class-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals will hold its first-ever "Hairiest Back at the Ballpark" contest before their game against a team from Salem, Va., on Aug. 25.
According to the team's press release, the winner will receive a complimentary laser hair removal service valued at $2,500.
In addition, there will be a drawing for a complimentary laser removal service worth $1,200 for those fans who do not want to participate in the contest.
Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press.