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Polar Plunge, Lake Lure

Posted on January 5, 2012January 5, 2012 by Staff

A Thousand Words
By Jock Lauterer

“Poor White Trash Elvis” and “Dirty Dorothy”

Of all the crazy ways to celebrate the New Year, throwing yourself into icy waters strikes me as one of the most bizarre. Up near our mountain cabin at Lake Lure in Western North Carolina, they have this tradition on New Year’s Day called the Polar Plunge, which annually attracts a motley crew of zanies who dress for the event, including folks in polar bear caps – and this year’s highlight, a self-proclaimed “Poor White Trash Elvis” in a red bikini, here slapping a high five with his buddy, “Dirty Dorothy.” Ever the intrepid photo-reporter, the 1k Word guy was there to record this defining moment in the history of our civilization. Happy New Year, y’all.

A THOUSAND WORDS
Do you have an important old photo that you value? Email your photo to jock@email.unc.edu and include the story behind the picture. Because every picture tells a story. And its worth? A thousand words.
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