That's right. There really is such a thing as an air guitar championship, and last night I got to see some crazy "air-rocking out" by DC's finest...and some that weren't so great, too. They all had clever names like "Jack the Riffer" and "The Shredder." The winner from last year even had some groupies in the crowd. One major source of entertainment was the costumes - one guy was dressed up as an 80's punk rocker (spandex, blond wig, and all) and did an impressive Journey number. Another was dressed up in military garb, and one (I think his name was Fret Boy) had put together a Mr. Incredible-esque superhero outfit with a big F on the front and a ginormous afro wig to boot. Also there was lots of black leather, muscle shirts, and cutoff jean shorts. It was a classic rock show. Fortunately, I had my celly so everyone can experience the magic that is Air Guitar.
It was pretty surprising - some of these guys were actually very good! (There were two girl contestants. Let's just say, not great representation for the ladies.) This guy below was the winner who will go on to Nationals in San Francisco, and possibly to the INTERNATIONAL competition in Norway. Yes. International. Let me tell you, dude earned it. Aside from just rocking out, he was climbing on the speakers and jumping off of them - an act which the next guy tried and probably broke his ankle. He even (tastefully) kicked a water bottle out of a front row spectator's hands. All the while, he never lost a beat.
Some people were just born to rock, with or without guitars.
That's right. There really is such a thing as an air guitar championship, and last night I got to see some crazy "air-rocking out" by DC's finest...and some that weren't so great, too. They all had clever names like "Jack the Riffer" and "The Shredder." The winner from last year even had some groupies in the crowd. One major source of entertainment was the costumes - one guy was dressed up as an 80's punk rocker (spandex, blond wig, and all) and did an impressive Journey number. Another was dressed up in military garb, and one (I think his name was Fret Boy) had put together a Mr. Incredible-esque superhero outfit with a big F on the front and a ginormous afro wig to boot. Also there was lots of black leather, muscle shirts, and cutoff jean shorts. It was a classic rock show. Fortunately, I had my celly so everyone can experience the magic that is Air Guitar. 
It was pretty surprising - some of these guys were actually very good! (There were two girl contestants. Let's just say, not great representation for the ladies.) This guy below was the winner who will go on to Nationals in San Francisco, and possibly to the INTERNATIONAL competition in Norway. Yes. International. Let me tell you, dude earned it. Aside from just rocking out, he was climbing on the speakers and jumping off of them - an act which the next guy tried and probably broke his ankle. He even (tastefully) kicked a water bottle out of a front row spectator's hands. All the while, he never lost a beat. 
Some people were just born to rock, with or without guitars.
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