The Top 10 Things I Got Hit With on the Dallas Observer St. Patrick’s Day Parade Float on Saturday

In no particular order ... 10. A Honey Bun (wrapped)  9. A marshmallow (sticky)  8. Multiple jello shots (thanks)  7. Beads (catch and release program?)  6. Half of an apple (that's just wrong)...
By Richie Whitt
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In no particular order …

10. A Honey Bun (wrapped)

 9. A marshmallow (sticky)

 8. Multiple jello shots (thanks)

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 7. Beads (catch and release program?)

 6. Half of an apple (that’s just wrong)

5. A green donut (accessorized the shirt)

4. The urgent urge to urinate urgently (I mean, right now)

3. A foam shamrock (cool)

2. A brutally cold wind (cold)

1. A lingering hangover (sssh!)

And you wonder why it’s one of my favorite Dallas days of the year?

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Richie Whitt

Richie Whitt has been a columnist, reporter, broadcaster and blogger covering Dallas’ sports scene for more than 40 years. He wrote the Observer‘s sports column 2005-2011 and has reported sports on TV, radio and online. You can read his latest work here.

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