What's the Post Hunt? We've Got Your Answers

If you're reading this, chances are you're considering participating in the 2009 Post Hunt. No doubt you have some questions. We will answer them now.

Q. Why do men have nipples?

A. Good question, but at the present time we are answering only Post Hunt questions.

Q. Oh. Okay, what is the Post Hunt?

A. It's a gigantic, challenging, but fun and family-friendly contest that will be taking place in the streets of Washington on Sunday, May 17, starting at noon. It lasts four hours. Thousands of people will be competing, including Condoleezza Rice, Stephen Colbert and Britney Spears.

Q. Really?

A. No, but we're expecting a crowd.

Q. Sounds weird.

A. Yes. But you could win big prizes -- first place gets $2,000, second and third get $500.

Q. Okay, I'm in. Can you tell me anything more about the Hunt?

A. It was created by Dave Barry, Gene Weingarten and Tom Shroder.

Q. So, beer was involved?