Some days it does not pay to get out of bed. As Mayor Bloomberg found out.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg paid a visit to an apparently-disgruntled constituent nicknamed ‘Staten Island Chuck’ on Groundhog’s Day — and got bit for his trouble.
Staten Island’s famous groundhog, Charles G. Hogg, inexplicably bit Mayor Bloomberg during his annual holiday ceremony on Monday, drawing blood from the billionaire.
Said Bloomberg spokesman Stu Loeser: “It nicked his hand.”
Bloomberg wrapped the cut with a napkin until he could check with his doctor.
He was told there was no risk of rabies. The 2-year-old animal was born and raised in captivity and has had no interaction with other animals.
I bet that had to smart. Ouch!
Others: Political Machine and Don Surber
At the time its groundhog was biting Mayor Michael Bloomberg, the Staten Island Zoo was running a Blood Drive.
Really.
See http://notionscapital.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/blood-thirsty-beast-bites-bloomberg/
*snort*