Last week I proposed the idea of starting a costumed charity fun run in Chicago. The race would have two rules: (1) everyone has to raise money for the charity of their choice; (2) everyone has to wear an awesome costume (yes, that’s right. Only awesome costumes allowed. Lame-o costumes are strictly prohibited)
Last Sunday I did a little market research at the Fleet Feet Pumpkins in the Park run to see what Chicagoans thought of the idea. The results were overwhelmingly positive. 10 out of 10 cool people said they would definitely do the run. One guy (not pictured...and also not particularly cool) said no and one ninja karate chopped me, which I also took as a no. So, overall ten out of twelve people in this highly scientific poll said yes.
Check it out for yourself...
Q: Would you participate in a costumed charity race in Chicago?
A: Gimme a Y. Gimme a E. Gimme an S.
Q: Would you participate in a costumed charity race in Chicago?
A: Oh hell yeah. I mean, does the Pope Sh*t in the woods?
Q: Would you participate in a costumed charity race in Chicago?
A: Only if it involves me showing off my nasty numchuck skills. Hi-ya!! [not seen in photo: ninja dude, karate chopping me]
Q: Would team Elvi [Elvi = plural of Elvis in case you were wondering] participate in a costumed charity race in Chicago?
A: Of course, baby. We'd do it with blue suede running shoes.
Q: Would you participate in a costumed charity race in Chicago?
A: Yeah, it would be cheeky.
Q: Would you participate in a costumed charity race in Chicago?
A: Faster than a you can spell mullet.
Q: Would you participate in a costumed charity race in Chicago?
A: Yaaaah, like totally awesooomme!
Q: Would you participate in a costumed charity race in Chicago?
A: Sure, sounds appealing
Q: Why the banana costume?
A: We're a trio. The little one is Curious George, I'm the banana and my husband is the man in the yellow hat.
Q: Would you participate in a costumed charity race in Chicago?
A: Yeah, you'd have to be bananas not to partiipate.
Q: Why the banana costume?
A: We're just monkeying around.
Q: Would you participate in a costumed charity race in Chicago?
A: What do you think? I'm wearing a friggen banana suit. Of course. I'd be down.
Q: Why the banana costume?
A: Because. There's always money in the banana stand. Honestly, it was either this or a hot dog.
Me and Mr. Ninja Warrior make up after alleged judo chop.
