Or more formally and lengthily (.... that's a word, right?) known as: 826michigan’s Spelling Bee for Honest Cheaters, Dirty Rotten Spellers and Mustachioed Heroes!
826michigan threw down with their latest fundraiser, which raised a whopping $23,000 for their tutoring and writing programs. Ah-mazing. This particular event was a spelling bee, pitting teams of two against each other with a few "cheats" thrown in. The more money each team raised for 826, the more opportunities to cheat they were granted. One of the cheaters' perks was also the panel of celebrity "helpers" ready to give assistance to those who might be spelling-challenged. Sporting a mustache (real or otherwise) also awarded you cheats. The esteemed guest panel consisted of: Davy Rothbart, creator of Found magazine, writer, and This American Life contributor; Phoebe Gloeckner, author, and Dave Eggers, author and 826 founder. Andy Garris of Woodruff's was kind enough to host.
Some shots from the (very fun) evening:


Oh, the wittiness.

If you can't grow one, draw one on!

Or, paste one on.



a whole family of mustaches!


Getting ready to cheer on the spellers

Andy, manager of Woodruff's


A contestant uses a cheat to get a little help from Dave and Phoebe...

Dave Eggers, penning his next book perhaps?

Davy Rothbart


Thanks for coming, Dave!
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