perhaps you didn't know this, but norman, oklahoma hosts one of the world's country's state's greatest cultural events. each april, people travel from across the world country state to participate in this rare and unique occasion. and what is their destination in norman, ok? the legendary football stadium? the lovely campus? perhaps our fine dinosaur museum? the delicacies of classic 50's drive-in?

no, it is far bigger and greater than any of those things could ever dream to be (with the exception of perhaps the pickle-o's of classic 50's.)

the enrichment these people seek is in the form of knights, tents, fake sword fights, carnies, and grown-ups in costumes. the medieval fair.

i implored casey to accompany me to this unique festival, and after weeks of nagging he finally caved. we walked over to the fairgrounds and i began excitedly running from tent to tent, my inner-harry potter yearning to be free. one hour and a jumbo bag of kettle popcorn later, i left moderately satisfied and somewhat disturbed.

casey told me that taking my picture in this charming medieval hat was his sweet revenge for being required to attend the fair, but i think he was quite excited to go. after all, this occasion provided a rare chance to capture, on film, the most endangered of hair-style species. the glorious mullet.

i thought of displaying our mullet evidence on here, but i wanted to give everyone the opportunity to avoid actually viewing this ungodly beast. you have been warned.

exhibit T -->the T is for Typical, as this is the most common specimen of mullet found in these parts.

exhibit U -->the U is for Unusual, a mullet from a foreign land.

so, now that i've been to this legendary event, what is my advice to you?

unless middle-aged carnies in ancient drag are your thing, avoid the medieval fair like the black death.

and beware the mullet.