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June 13, 2007
Kenny Rogers attempts to cross river on back of Charlie Daniels; Daniels drowns
Kenny Rogers, in a brash show of bravado, attempted to ride bareback across the Eden River on top of country musician Charlie Daniels at the annual Appleby Horse Fair, which ended in tragedy.
In what has become an annual ritual at the Fair, dozens of riders will cross the river on horseback. Rogers, instead, mounted Mr. Daniels and waded into the river before Daniels lost his footing in deep waters.
Apparently unable to swim due to the weight of Rogers, Daniels drowned before he could be pulled to shore.
"The riders try to be 'macho'," stated one horrified onlooker. "They will traditionally dunk the horses' heads underwater, and they start to swim across," he added. Rogers dunked Daniels head under water, at which point a frightened Daniels panicked, and sank to the bottom of the river.
Many onlookers immediately attempted to retrieve Daniels, but it was too late. The hefty country singer was dead by the time they pulled him to shore.
A distraught Kenny answered investigators questions before leaving immediately on the Playaz jet to return to their Headquarters.
The lifeless Daniels lies on the bank as Kenny answers questions
Posted by Phil at June 13, 2007 1:35 PM
Comments
"...know when to fold 'em...
know when to walk away...
know when to hop on Chuck Daniels' back..."
Posted by: Pop Cultured at June 13, 2007 3:44 PM
Are we perhaps seeing the tragic results of a country music love triangle involving Dolly Parton? "Accident" my ass...
Posted by: Hammer at June 13, 2007 5:55 PM
Tragedy comes in many forms. In this case: hilarity.
Posted by: The Reverend at June 13, 2007 6:51 PM
I cry foul...there's no way that tubby bastard Daniels could possibly sink in any type of fluid.
Posted by: You can call me, 'Sir' at June 14, 2007 9:28 AM
Sir - check out his belt buckle...that thing might weigh him down by itself
Posted by: Phil at June 14, 2007 9:40 AM
Nooooo! They killed Charlie! (You bastards!)
Posted by: DC Sports Chick at June 14, 2007 6:49 PM
Why Charlie Daniels?? Why not some other portly, alcoholic country singer? Hank William Jr., anyone??
Posted by: Saidah at June 14, 2007 10:57 PM
Because everytime Kenny rides Hank into a river, Hank's hairpiece comes off.
Posted by: Phil at June 15, 2007 9:06 AM