these are before and after shots of my friend Brian getting hit over the head w/ a metal chair a few nights ago. he said he got slight concussion from it and after looking at the dent in the chair i believe him. it happened during the night his book on wrestling was launched at dick's on dicks. a real wrestling ring was set up and wrestlers were brought in to perform.

i've never attended a wrestling match before and didn't know what to expect that night, but i would now have to say this has been one of the most cathartic experiences i've ever had; the crowd was amped as well as the wrestlers and an abundance of expletives were enthusiastically exchanged b/n the two. being a spectator during a match is not a passive experience; requires a lot of shouting, finger-pointing and the occasional chest-thumping. needless to say, it turned to be a very, very entertaining evening.

Brian, on the far left, explaining photo of wrestler to that same wrestler. nov/02

Brian receiving blow to head from upset wrestler. note the cowering impressario on the right. nov/02