Sometimes, I get weird press releases

This can probably go into my “what the hell” book immediately.

WHIPLASH THE COWBOY MONKEY TO BE KNIGHTED BY WINTER CARNIVAL ROYALTY AS WORLD’S TOUGHEST RODEO OFFICIALLY WELCOMED TO TOWN

WHO: Whiplash The Cowboy Monkey, a lovable 22-year old Capuchin monkey with the World’s Toughest Rodeo, dressed in cowboy hat and chaps.

WHEN: Thursday, Jan. 29

5:30 – 5:45 pm Fire engine arrival of World’s Toughest Cowboys
6 pm Whiplash Knighting Ceremony
6:30 – 8:30 pm Fan giveaways, meet-and-greets with World’s Toughest Cowboys

WHERE: Tom Reid’s Hockey City Pub - 258 W. 7^th Street, Saint Paul, MN 55102

You may recognize Whiplash from this:

Alright, fair enough.  St. Paul wants some press and I’m willing to bet a dog-riding monkey can help out.  On the other hand…