Colin Vinkley re-enacts the look Korell prompted ordering a Zima.
by Telemachus Gaffiganiakis
Sept. 3, 2006
LONDON--
American bodybuilder Dennis Korell shocked patrons at The Origin of Species Pub in the West End of London when he ordered a Zima."It took everyone completely by surprise," said bartender Angie Christie. "First, we don't carry those bloody American malts. Second, he walked in looking like the essence of man. He was built like Atlas of Greek mythology, his muscles bustling out of his tight T-shirt, and then he comes up and orders a Zima. The bar went completely silent."
"It was cuckoo," said bar patron Colin Vinkley. "We knew all the bodybuilders were in town for the competition. We didn't expect to see any of them in the pub for a drink. Maybe they'd grab a pint, but a Zima? Those are the kinds of things that can make people put up their fists, full stop."
Colin Vinkley re-enacts the look Korell prompted ordering a Zima.
"I enjoy a Zima on occasion, especially after a competition where I have really been lifting a lot." Korell said, after escaping the bar unscathed despite having to hear anti-Zimaite threats spewed at him. "I am really an oppressed group," Korell continued. "We Zimaites must unite, but there is inner tension. Many Zimaites are leaving to becoming Smirnoffers, and so more conflict has arisen. It's very sad. I just have to continue to flex the perfect body to get my mind off this entire mess."
Korell finished 9th out of 47 bodybuilders in the London competition.
Bartender Christie concluded with her own take on the whole matter. "You know how they say that bodybuilders have little testicles? Well, that guy ordering a Zima just proved it."
The reaction of Evie (short for Evolution), The Origin of Species Pub mascot, after hearing "Zima."