9/22/2005
Local Bowlers Protest "Pay-To-Play" System
(Toledo, OH) Emboldened by the disclosure of state political scandals, a group of bowlers outside gathered a local bowling establishment to protest what they called a "culture of corruption" in the bowling industry.
"Just like Columbus legislators, bowling operators have developed a 'pay-to-play' mentality that must be changed," said Nathan "Nappy" Jazubowski, the group's spokesperson. "This is a clear-cut example of state corruption trickling down to the local level."
Jakubowski said that managers of bowling facilities are quite brazen in their demands.
"Just try to go into a local house and bowl without slipping the guy at the counter some money," he said. "They are in cahoots with local law enforcement - you'll be arrested within 10 minutes."
Imperial Lanes manager Mark Nicholson, comenting on the protest, took issue with Jazubowski’s claims.
"That guy is a total ass-wipe," he said. "What he is really mad about is that I won't let him park his 10-speed by the ball return."