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Burning Man
Playa pests? Ply them with liquor!

By sdavalos, 11:47 AM on Thu Aug 30 2007, 993 views

BLACK ROCK CITY — Volunteer organizations of all stripe keep lawlessness at bay at Burning Man. Here, members of Black Rock City Animal Control apprehend their latest victim. Their ceaseless mission? Keeping the playa safe by inoculating all loose creatures — or people dressed as creatures — with vodka. Sober furries, beware.

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