Dumpster Dash

Two-legged horses prohbited from Dumpster Dash runs

Don't bother bringing them on Tuesday or Thursday, as they will not be allowed to run.

We'd let two or more of them run in an exhibition race, but only if their owners agree to clean up after them, if you get my drift.

2007 season kicks off Thursday 3/29

The first race of the 2007 season will be around 6PM Thursday 3/29, between Joshua, the Corner Pub owner (along with his wife Bethy) and Bryan, an employee who is moving to SC to run a bowling alley.

Come grab a refreshing beverage and watch the race from the observation deck. Then stick around for dinner or a snack.

Corner Pub greeting and response

A new greeting at the Corner Pub, introduced by Jerry L. Lewis (not to be confused with Jerry Lee Lewis), is "Shoyurite!" (pronounced briskly as "Show-you-right!) Loosely translated, it means: "Sure, you're right!" (Some fine nuances in meaning are lost in the translation, as is the case with words like "Aloha.")

The word is also used as a tactful response. When a regular customer states something, even if it's obviously BS, other regulars politely respond with an enthusiastic "Shoyurite!"

The objective of pub discussions is to be sociable, not to resolve world problems, "edjacate," or convert another to one's way of thinking. So, we just say "Shoyurite!" whether we agree or not.

Posers are easily detected by incorrect pronounciation or inflection, as proper use requires some audio training by Jerry (the master) and more than a little repetitive practice.

See the women's version in the continuation

Generator (if you want to design your own shirt)

Why do men drink beer?

Perhaps THIS VIDEO explains it.

Technique tip: Slow down when approaching and just TOUCH the dumpster

Those who excel at the Dumpster Dash know the course thoroughly and master every minute aspect of the race. Through the use of TECHNIQUE TIPS, we can share this growing body of very specific expertise with aspiring Dumpster Dashers.

When approaching the dumpster running downhill, one must adjust one's speed as one approaches the dumpster to allow for JUST a touch and a quick turnaround, followed by a rapid acceleration on the flatest part of the course.

This video illustrates how NOT to do it. (Recommend you turn the sound down if at work.)

(You only need to watch the first 10 seconds. The rest is just multiple replays, put to music.)

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[LINK] YouTube clip (You'll regret clicking the link!)

This has to be the MOST ANNOYING COMMERCIAL EVER.

It's enough to make a conservative watch CNN instead of FOX.

But ... will it work? Will more people buy the product? Not me!

Cowboy Blob has a suggestion for what to do with this ad.

Decade leaders as of 7/24/2006

Current men leaders by decade age group:

2X: Nick 26 (32.18 seconds)
3X: Brendan 33 (approx. 35 seconds)
4X: "Scarface Chris" 48 (approx. 40 seconds - not timed)*
5X: "Racer Bob" 58 (approx. 44 seconds - not timed)
6X: "Dumpster Dave" 60 (approx. 41 seconds - not timed)

No men under 20 or over 69 have run yet

No women have run yet (but, they are welcome to)

Dumpy retirement party

After serving as the Corner Pub mascot for both the Dumpster Dash and the 2006 World Cup; "Dumpy" enjoyed himself at his post-4th retirement party at the Elrods. And, the kids enjoyed him.

Overcoming procrastination

It's become painfully obvious to anyone who reads this blog that some of the Corner Pub regulars have debilitating procrastination issues.

We have no way of knowing what kind of problems this is causing these people in the rest of their lives, and frankly it's none of our business; but we do know it's inconveniencing the rest of us in terms of the Dumpster Dash.

There's lots of help available on the web. This page is just an example.

Hopefully, an "intervention" will not be necessary.

There might be a kilt race yet

"Blacksmith Ray" said he ordered some running shoes yesterday (7/13/06).

It's been 5 weeks since the challenge was accepted (on 6/6), but MAYBE it will yet happen.

The Nike motto comes to mind: "Just do it." It takes less than a minute.