You can’t imagine how delighted I was to read the press release that arrived today:
World’s Toughest Rodeo Presents ‘Toughest Cowboy’
at the Rose Garden March 14Hang onto your cowboy hats, Portland! The World’s Toughest Rodeo® 2009 National Tour is coming to the Rose Garden on Saturday, March 14th. Watch true-grit cowboys compete in spectacular tests of skill and endurance that will electrify and astound the whole family.
But as I scanned the rest of the press release, I quickly became dismayed. There was talk of bronc riding, women’s barrel racing, and a post-event concert by Whiskey Falls… But NO mention of Whiplash.
I was alerted to Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey‘s participation in the World’s Toughest Rodeo Tour by a post today on Metafilter; in fact, the city of St. Paul, MI is knighting him at tonight’s rodeo. (Yeah. Knighting.)
But a look at Whiplash’s upcoming itinerary has no mention of him joining the Portland date of the World’s Toughest Rodeo. Is he abandoning the tour? His itinerary shows him in Austin, Texas on March 14. This is an absolute outrage! In fact, I propose nothing short of demanding that Whiplash come to Portland!
However, there is no need to act rashly out of knee-jerk emotion. Yes, tempers are hot around here. So, while I suspect I am not alone in this position, it might be wise to take a moment and conduct a poll to get a sense of how Blogtowners stand on this very important issue.
Should Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey Come to Portland?
Vote carefully, but before you do, watch this:
There’s no option for “WHIPLASH MUST RESIGN NOW!” Was that an intentional error?
What about “WHIPLASH IS STILL MY MAYOR”?
I told Ned to put in a “Whiplash must resign now, and his dog, too!” option, but he didn’t do it! Somebody call the Willamette Week!!
i’m not sure i can live in a country that doesn’t bring the talents of whiplash to my doorstep.
Who voted for the dog?
Looks like we have to have a rally in front of the Rose Garden!
I have already seen whiplash a few times. I’ll take it or leave it.