This is the inagau…inaugr…inaggr…the first of The Villager Debates which we hope will become a regular fixture.
We’ll be asking two of our guest bloggers to discuss the pro’s and con’s of a particular issue or subject.
First up we’ve got a clash of female proportions as Henrietta Scuttlers and Laura Norder go head to chest (Henrietta is considerably taller than Laura).
The issue at the heart of this first debate is BikerFest ‘08, the annual celebration of motorcycling culture that is inflicted upon the village. BikerFest has plenty of supporters, but most villagists believe it is an excuse for lawlessness.
Let the debate begin.
Question: Is BikerFest good for village life?
- YES:
by Henrietta Scuttlers
Of course BikerFest is good for village life.
All those big, rough, hairy men in tight leather is the highlight of my year.
- NO:
by Laura Norder
I’m not surprised my flighty opponent is in favour of an event like BikerFest.
But look beyond the muscle-bound young gentlemen with big powerful machines between their legs and this festival is nothing more than an excuse for excessive lawlessness and rampant hedonism.
I’m not against such activities, but I believe they should be confined to the privacy of one’s own country estate and not shoved into the faces of the unsuspecting and bewildered villagers.
Last year’s BikerFest was the straw that got on the camel’s hump as far as I’m concerned.
We had to endure four days of misery as motorcyclists and their cronies rode rough-shod through the peace and tranquility of our sleepy village.
I’m indebted to The Shouty Villager’s photographer, Bob Bastud, who braved speeding motorcyclists, brawling women and nakedness (his own) in order to capture some images of the criminality and debauchery that BikerFest inflicts upon us every year.
Here’s some die-hard bikers speeding through the centre of the village:
Meanwhile this painted lady flaunted her sexuality and loose morals whilst draped over the back of her husband’s motorcycle (Bob spent an hour photographing her):
There is an on-going criminal undertone to proceedings at BikerFest.
This is due to the presence of notorious motorcycle gangs such as Chain Males, the Grippers and the Tin Lid Tyros.
They inevitably clash during the festival, challenging rival gang members to yard of ale drinking contests, dominoes, badminton and a break-dancing competition.
Last year one of the chief Chain Males himself, Archibald Lickings, made an appearance and proceeded to ride around the village at break-neck speed startling my horse:
For these reasons and many more I’ve yet to make up, I believe BikerFest should be banned.
My anti-BikerFest stance has nothing to do with the fact that the Norder family estate used to play host to BikerFest, but the organisers moved it to the Bedknobs & Broomsticks when my Pa-Pa demanded £50,000 a year for use of our grounds.
BikerFest is wrong and has no place in the village.
Tell us what you think. Who wins the debate?
