Japanese wreslter wins govt. seat

[unclehobart]

Masked wrestler will continue with disguise after election win

A masked wrestler has won a seat in local elections in Japan and says he'll continue to wear his disguise at meetings.

The Great Sasuke won a seat in the Iwate Prefectural Assembly, gaining more votes than any of the other 11 candidates.

The 33-year-old professional wrestler says he will champion the cause of others in his battles out of the ring.

"I want to do my best to combat medical problems and eradicate child abuse. I also want to work in the assembly while masked," he said.

The Great Sasuke was endorsed by the Liberal Party, reports the Mainichi Daily News.

http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_770459.html?menu=news.quirkies

 

[PuterTutor]

And you know, I bet they made fun of us when Jesse got Governor.

 

[unclehobart]

Jesse was a sexual Tyrannosaurus what aint got time to bleed... just like me.

At least Jesse was a Navy SEAL.

 

[PuterTutor]

That's what I'm saying, I bet they thought it was funny when we elected Jesse, even though the man does have some intelligence. But to elect a masked man? Be kind of handy actually, "You know, I don't feel like going to that meeting, You go. Here, wear this mask and don't say anything."

 

[tommyj27]

maybe it's an accountability thing, when he really fucks up he can just lose the mask, no one will know who to look for