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If the usual political debates are too bland for your taste, you’re in luck! This Thursday night, Seattle candidates will swap their stiff suits for D&D-inspired gear and face off in a wild Candidate Survivor competition hosted at Neumos. Yes, you heard that right—it’s like Survivor meets Dungeons & Dragons, where charm will battle chaos for your vote! Just imagine this: politicians attempting lip-sync performances while answering probing questions. Talk about a recipe for entertaining disaster!
With a lineup that features well-known names like Katie Wilson and Ry Armstrong, it’s bound to be a night full of unexpected antics. Whether you want to see who nails a skateboard trick or whose housing plans hold up under pressure, this event promises to shine a spotlight on their personalities—because let’s be honest, who really wants to hear another boring stump speech? To sweeten the deal, dig out your most creative D&D costume—it could land you free passes to GeekGirlCon!
This mashup of politics and fun is such a breath of fresh air. We need more ways to engage with local candidates that don’t feel like a chore. So, what do you think? Would you join the fun at an event like this? Let us know if you think we should turn every political event into a game night!
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