Local radio giveaways get exotic

February 13, 2008

Everyone needs a gimmick… right?

As an avid listener of DC101’s “Elliott in the Morning” show on my way to work, I’m tempted to try to win a spot on their upcoming trip to Dubai, which they announced this morning. The talk show cast will be taking (an unspecified number of) winners along on a 5-day trip to the United Arab Emirates in March for the Desert Rock Festival.

The requirements to go were a bit surprising to me; beyond being over 21 and having a valid passport, your passport “must not have a stamp from Israel” or you could risk being denied admittance to the country. Has anyone out there heard of that happening?

If you’re a nervous flier or uninterested in traveling to the Middle East, you might fare better in WKLC-FM’s Valentine’s Day giveaway: a free divorce.

Charleston, W.Va.’s Rock 105 will be accepting applications through 4p.m. tomorrow from couples who anticipate a “relatively uncomplicated divorce.” (Apparently, if you’re expecting a long, drawn-out legal battle, this isn’t for you). Charleston attorney Rusty Webb will file the chosen case.

Update: The prize includes 10 free hours of legal services… enough to perform a speedy divorce?

JACKIE SAUTER, Web Editor

Photo courtesy of tripadvisor.com

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