Politicians Barred From Amateur Fibbers’ Fest
From Times Wire Reports
The annual World Champion Liar contest is soliciting entries from anyone who isn’t a politician.
“They are considered professionals,” says John Soeth, president of the Burlington (Wis.) Liar’s Club, which hosts the event. “The contest is for amateurs only.”
No fee is required, but an entrant can submit $1 to become an honorary member. Soeth said he gets letters all the time saying that dollars are enclosed, but they turn out to be lying.
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