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May 19, 2010
A "moo"sdemeanor
Gang of cows, originally uploaded by TerData.
I grew up in what most people would probably consider the country. I had a farmer for a neighbor, I've fended off raccoons, and I've had close encounters with deer. It's not all that glamorous, really. However, some kids up in Glenview decided they needed to experience The Simple Life for themselves, and what better way to do it than tipping some cows? Unfortunately, seeing as Glenview is a little more civilized - and crowded- than Southeastern Ohio, they wound up in the klink:
Glenview residents Spencer Olson, 21; John Kofod, 21; Timothy Plewa, 20; and Brian Snider, 21, entered Wagner Farm in an attempt to tip several cows, police said. They.were cited for trespassing after residents reported suspicious people running through back yards in the 1400 block of Kaywood Lane around 4:30 a.m. Monday, Glenview police said. Snider also was cited for interfering with police.
Wagner Farm is off limits to the public during non-business hours, and there are security guards on the premises, said Wagner Farm director Todd Price. But cow tipping has never been a major concern, he said, mostly because it's harder than people think.
Way to go, dingleberries. Apparently since they wanted to do the full redneck, I think this whole escaped was sponsored by the cool mountain waters of Busch Beer.
Now, I have never actually tipped a cow. According to Wikipedia, it is impossible to do. I really don't know, except that tipping over a 1,000 lb animal takes a few people, unless you're Magnus ver Magnusson.
Like I said, I've never actually tipped a cow, or engaged in other country fun like shooting things. Another particular legend around town deals with the old pastime of hanging out a car window and smashing mailboxes with a baseball bat at 60 mph. Supposedly a local kid was doing that, and the mailbox was particularly sturdy. Bat met box, bat bounced, and the unfortunate prankster was decapitated. Think about that one, Good Time Charley.
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Posted at May 19, 2010 04:01 PM