Best Man Challenge Bios: Corey Metzger

Corey “The Carbohydrater” Metzger
CoreyThe Carbohydrater, with his impeccable sense of style, arrives fashionably late to the competition, as always. This is also a brilliant tactical move, letting the other two competitors sling mud at each other while waiting to pounce like a rabid flying squirrel, at just the right moment.

The Great Lakes Region has come to know “The Carbohydrater” as a constant favorite to win any “Best Man Challenge” in which he participates. To date he sports a near perfect record of 34-1-1, with the 1 loss coming during a severe bout with botulism, and the one tie in a fierce battle with the groom’s siamese-twin brother. Corey’s unrivaled bachelor party planning, his flawless ring delivery skills, and his remarkable toasting technique have only served to strengthen his legendary status.

None of this may matter, however as the Carbohydrater recently suffered a debilitating shuffleboard accident that threatened not only his career, but also his very life. The Carbohydrater has been working around the clock to return to competitive form by eating copious quantities of bread, pasta, and cereal. He believes he has recovered fully from this tragedy and is poised to make the comeback of the century, if not the millenium.

In addition to the time spent working on his rehabilitation, the Carbohydrater recently changed jobs to allow him to focus his full attention on this Best Man Challenge. This was done due to the fact that the competition appears to be the most formidable he has faced to date. Other steps have been taken as well. To create a stronger unspoken bond with the groom, the Carbohydrater is driving a Honda Civic, adding Mentos to his daily diet, and learning Copa Cabana in eighteen different languages.

This Best Man Challenge will go down not only in the history books, but also in folk lore as the greatest Best Man Challenge ever held. That is why The Carbohydrater has pledged to do whatever it takes to win. That’s right, WHATEVER IT TAKES. The competition should watch out.

“Corey sure seems to like to stand in line, he’d probably do a good job standing in a church!”
Jimmy –Assistant Manager – Funnel Cake Hut – Six Flags Great America – Three Time Winner of “The Slowest Employee at the Slowest Place on Earth Award” and future manager of Gurnee, Illinois DMV Driver’s License Center

billpaxton.gif“I’m Bill Paxton, and I say “Game over man… Game over!” That is what happens when The Carbohydrater enters any Best Man Challenge.”
Bill Paxton – International Movie Star and perennial favorite to win an Oscar due to his astounding acting range and abilities

“Given the number of outings he has had as a best man it’s hard to believe he has only lost three rings!”
Corey’s sixth grade teacher (who also happens to be his mother and the groom’s summer mother)

PDF of Corey’s Bio

Best Man Challenge #1: Bachelor Party

Scott's Bestman ChallengeThe long-awaited Best Man Challenge has finally begun! Challenge number one is to plan my bachelor party. Creativity counts! Make sure the party is:

  • Something that I would enjoy doing (duh)
  • Is actually achievable – I’d love to dive on the Great Barrier Reef, but that might just be a bit out of reach for a bachelor party.
  • Something unique (no stereotypical bachelor party)

The plan can be presented in any way you want.

  • On paper
  • Video
  • Multimedia Presentation
  • PowerPoint
  • Diorama

Contestants will be judged on the creativity of the activity, presentation, achievability, and of course, whether or not it’s something I’d enjoy doing.

Apples and Ohio State

Last Saturday we visited Wilson’s Apple Orchard in the morning. We picked some apples and had apple turnovers, which were delicious. That afternoon we joined some friends for tailgating before the Iowa v. OSU football game. We had a great time tailgating. Our enterprising friends roasted an entire 190-pound pig. Rumor has it that they started roasting around 1 a.m. that morning. Now that’s dedication. Check out our pictures from the day.

p.s. The pig was appropriately named Jim Tressel. Too bad we didn’t have a little red pig-sized vest to put on it.

Dresses and Shrimp!

seafood boilWe had a somewhat eventful weekend. Friday night my mom came into town and the ladies (Jess, her mom, my mom) went wedding dress shopping at a few local places on Saturday morning. The big news out of that trip is that she found a wedding dress! I can’t really tell you anything about the dress, other than it is white… since apparently it’s illegal for me to know anything about the bride’s gown. In fact, I probably shouldn’t even know that it’s white, and have probably ruined the entire wedding with that tidbit of information in my head… oh well. My tuxedos will be a surprise for her too. I’ll give you a sneak peek… shhh don’t tell. Hopefully her new dress matches light blue and light purple since that’s what I’m leaning towards at the moment. I might even go for an orange one for my groom’s tux, to make me stand out a bit.

Later Saturday evening we held the first (annual?) seafood boil in city park. It turned out great! We even had a special surprise cake for Jess’ birthday (which is today). Photos are up in the photo area.

P.S. The first event in The Best Man Challenge will be coming very soon!