Worth your weight in beer

Only in america do they hold… ahm… intersting competitions, like the “North American Wife Carrying Championships”:

Honey, did you put on some weight?

Dave and Lacey Castro came in first among 41 teams to win the North American Wife Carrying Championship at Sunday River ski resort in Newry, Maine, Saturday. They covered the 278-yard course in 54.45 seconds. The couple won 97-pound Lacey Castro’s weight in beer and $485. (Nick Lambert/Sunday River ski resort via Associated Press)

Oh, and here’s a video of this amazing event:

Halloween

Only in America, you can buy Halloween costumes – for dogs:

We're going to need a bigger boat

Literacy

Only in America can a person who can’t read:

Maverick!

Write a book:

(Joe Sixpack NOT included)

Hello world!

Welcome to Only in America, the blog that highlights interesting social phenomena, unique to this region of the world.

It is my sole intention to entertain, and maybe call attention to some behaviors – not to offend.  I realize, however, that not offending everyone is impossible, so I’m receptive to comments, criticism and suggestion – as long as they are in good taste.
Make me laugh, and you’re guaranteed a post dedicated to your idea.

In time, I may divert a bit, and publish an “Only in <insert-name-of-other-country>”, but for now, let’s stick to the US of A.

Enjoy!