Foiled in his attempt to bring the Guinness World Record for the rotation of the worlds largest hula hoop to Bmore, Hula hoop maker Andreas "Spilly" Spiliadis has a new plan to enlist city residents in his quest to spark a Hoop Revolution and take home $10,000 for the cause.
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On Sunday, September 13, 2009, hula hoop maker Andreas "Spilly" Spiliadis attempted to break the record for hooping with the world's largest hoop. Sadly, the hoop broke, but now he will attempt to win the Ideablob in order to bring hula hoops to every man, woman, and child in this city.
Idea Description
The Hula Hoop Revolution has hit Baltimore big time. This summer the Hula Hoop maker known as Spilly began a campaign of public hula hooping throughout the city, at parks, festivals, block parties, and on top of the highest structures available. He began selling them like hotcakes, causing hula hoop scenes wherever he went, making more as they sold.
What will you do if you win the $10,000 for this idea?
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