Philadelphians channel their inner Italian Stallion at Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest

Dec 07, 2024 122

Couples who look awkward on skates — and on dates — had a chance to celebrate their cute clumsiness in a Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest at Philadelphia’s RockyFest. The event at the University of Pennsylvania’s 1923 Ice Rink was meant to echo the pair’s first date in “Rocky.” In the 1976 film, the boxer never actually dons ice skates in the scene, but instead shuffles alongside his best friend Paulie’s sister as she tries to stay upright.

The contest’s winning prize was a dinner at South Philadelphia’s iconic Victor Café, where the servers also sing opera, along with a hotel stay and a $250 certificate for a Rocky-themed gift shop. New York City firefighter Jason Carrion and his wife, Roxanne Carrion, took first place.

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SOURCE: https://apnews.com

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