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Bart Owens dragged out of tent after third day in exile

Regina, SK - It's the third day of camp at Saskatchewan's nationally-famous week-long Gloot Moot, but Bart Owens, usually one of the 6th Regina Neverending Fields of Wheat's most social and outgoing Rovers has just come out of his tent.  Most suspect the reason for Owens's self-enforced imprisonment had to do with the presence of Beth Jennings, Regina area Ranger.
"We all knew she was going to be here," said Benjamin Reich, fellow member of the 6th Regina NFW, "but of course we never told Bart, 'cause we knew he wouldn't come.  We figured that once he got here, he'd be resigned to having a good time anyway, whether Beth was here or not.  We didn't think he'd react like this."
When questioned, Ms. Jennings was apparently unaware of Owens' motive for remaining in his tent.  "I don't know why he wouldn't come out.  I tried to open the door and look in on him, but I think he duct-taped his door.  He was being
such a silly-head!"

Although biologically, Owens could survive a week without food and water, Doctors agree that this early end to his exile will tax his health considerably less.
Tired of simply talking to a non-responsive Owens through nylon and mesh, Jennings finally discovered the back door to Owens' tent, which he somehow failed to fortify.  Letting herself in when she "felt" Owens was asleep, Jennings assaulted the unsuspecting camper and dragged him from his tent into the light of

day.
Onlookers described the occurrence as "pathetic" and "painful to watch" as Owens was sallow and dehydrated and had soiled his sleeping bag right through.
Though barely conscious when interviewed on his way to St. William's hospital with Jennings by his side, Owens was able to summon the energy to cry and plead for solitude.
"Don't worry guys, I'll make sure he's okay," was Jennings parting cry as the ambulance left camp.

Even after being removed forcibly from his tent, Owens' eyes are closed.

Last updated Sept 19th 2000
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