Sometimes I love (LOVE!) living in the South.
One reason: The annual Redneck Games in East Dublin.
They began in 1996 in response to the jokes about Rednecks hosting the official Olympic Games in Atlanta. They feature stellar events such as Redneck Horseshoes (with toilet seats), Armpit Serenade, Bobbin’ for Pigs’ Feet, Watermelon Seed Spitting and the Mudpit Belly Flop.
I’ve wanted to go for years, but something always happens to ruin my plans.
This year, I was determined to go. I started badgering Trish two months ago to go with me. I finally got her to commit yesterday. Yesterday! She’s from Iowa, and I think Rednecks scare her.
I almost couldn’t sleep last night. It was like Christmas.
Let me share this magical day with you via a photo essay. Come on the amazing journey, and learn all you should know. (TH=Trish took the photo, BC=I took it)
It began with gator kabobs. (TH)
All dressed up with somewhere to go. (TH)
No festival in the South is complete without the General Lee. (BC)
The band knew their Skynyrd. (TH)
And we knew how to fit in. (BC)
I found a replacement for Eddie. (BC)
And Eddie can have her. (BC)
Or maybe we could join this family. (BC)
Let the games begin with the Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest. (TH)
Overheard: "Where'd she spit it?" "She swallowed." (TH)
Nothin' like bobbin' for pigs' feet. (BC)
This girl could hold her own. (BC)
But this guy was the clear winner. (TH)
How could this lady be napping? And is that underwear on her face? (TH)
Soon it was time for the Mudpit Belly Flop. (TH)
Competitors displayed many techniques. (TH)
The couple that flops together stays together. (TH)
The odds on favorite was the "Redneck Granny." (TH)
Though she clearly isn't as agile as she used to be. (TH)
Redneck Granny still took the top prize. (TH)
And then it degenerated into a mêlée. (TH)
Pretty Princesses of the Pit. (TH)
And their handsome princes. (TH)
We went to the event, and all you get is a look at this lousy T-shirt. (TH)
And a gander at this guy's very chic, very permanent tattoo. (BC)
Stay classy, Dublin!
Observe and report 
Wow!
The photo of the man holding a pig foot in his mouth made my day.
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Mine too, Travis. Mine too.
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Funny stuff! I love how you put all of the pictures in with a simple, smart caption. Very nice! Thanks for introducing me to the Redneck Games! ha ha!
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I shared that last picture with my players, mid-game. One of them started screaming.
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No! God No!
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These visuals are fantastic! Now I know what the tweets were about.
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how did i miss this??? next time this happens, let me know.
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