Mayor or mascot.

BLDNews - Seaside Heights NJ - Editor-in-Chief Tino assigned myself and our newest intern 'Little E' to Seaside Heights, New Jersey for the September 18th and 19th weekend. MTV fans will recognize the city as the locale for seasons 1 and 3 of the reality-drunk-drama queen show Jersey Shore. Tino sent us there because it was ClownFest weekend. He wanted to finally dispel or confirm a persistent rumour that Toronto mayoral candidate Rob Ford was a former national mascot for the clowns.

We spent a lot of time questioning clowns. Ya thanks Tino. While initially they were happy to answer any questions we had, questions about Rob Ford were another matter. In general they said they had never heard of him yet others got clearly agitated and politely excused themselves. After two days of questioning every clown we came across and not getting any straight answers we gave up. 

Dejected we headed back to our hotel through some side streets to avoid the crowds. Half way back we heard, "Psssssssst! Psssssssst! ...you silly Canucks. Listen here!" We looked around to see where the voice was coming from. An almost familiar voice. Deep in one of the shadows came, "Psssssssst! Do not come any closer! Vote Ford! or else you will not live to see another red squeeky nose! I AM TOP DOG NOW!" Perplexed by this threat we challenged, "Who are you?" He hissed, "NOOOBODY!" I thought it best we leave the immediate area as quickly as possible. 'Little E' commented to me as we walked briskly away, "he is a BAD BOY!"