The 29th annual Mullet Toss is held the last full weekend of April and this year was as great a party as ever. If you are not familiar with this athletic competition, let me tell you about it.
WHAT IS THE FLORABAMA MULLET TOSS?
A bunch of rednecks were looking for a reason to have a party and thought, what the heck, we got all this here fish, so let’s say we throw them from Alabama across the state line to Florida. Oh, let’s invite all our friends, and their friends, and their friends………………….. Hey ya’ll, we’ll probably get hungry and thirsty, so we need lots of food and plenty to drink. Thus, The Mullet Toss was born.
WHAT IS A MULLET?
A mullet is an indigenous fish to our area. There are tons of them and they are considered a delicacy here. On the east coast they are considered a trash fish used for bait. It is also the only fish with a gizzard and is said to have mystical powers. So beware and treat the fish with respect.
WHAT ARE THE RULES FOR COMPETING?
Wear as little as possible, so it does not hinder your toss.
The cost is $15, but heck you get a T-shirt.
You choose your mullet from the bucket, no sand and bare-naked, I mean bare-handed.
You must throw from within a ten foot circle and end up in the circle after your throw.
The Green Man made an appearance, demonstrating the correct way to throw your fish.
Chocolate Brown shows how to retrieve your fish.
You must retrieve your fish. If you feel the need to pose for your fans, by all means, do so.
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For photographic instruction, please study the collage.
No harm is done to the fish, because they are dead. Besides tossing them, the mullet have other duties to perform. For each fish thrown, a portion of the proceeds go to local youth charities.
But, rednecks do not waste anything, so the birds are invited to the party.
Other events are The Flora-Bama® Mullet Man Triathlon and the Flora-Bama® Mullet Swing Golf Classic. There are daily bikini contests, culminating in the Ms. Flora-Bama® Bikini competition. There are more competitions, some of them created by the partiers themselves. Bands play all day and night, everywhere throughout the Florabama. Tons of great food just waiting to be eaten. Be sure and get your oysters and crawfish.
These are a collection of my wonderfully tacky trophies that are on display in the main bathroom for your viewing pleasure. I’m sure you won’t miss that tour when you are visiting Chez Fundin.
To see the individual trophies up close and personal, click HERE.
For more information, photos and to plan your trip to the Redneck Riviera………..go to Florabama and check it out. It will be worth your while and good for some chuckles.
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