Burp: Menino and Hickenlooper Arrange World Series Food Wager

The Mayor's Office announced that Mayor Menino and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper have set up a bet. Depending on who wins the World Series, the losing mayor will ship foods native to that area to a local charity.

The press release's language is precise: "When Boston wins the World Series" and "If the unthinkable should occur." The mayor is leaving nothing to chance when it comes to winning the Red Sox World Series, and we don't blame him.

We're not especially impressed with the products that Mayor Hickenlooper has promised to send in the event of the "unthinkable" if the Red Sox win. He's promised Quiznos subs and Celestial Seasonings teas. Celestial Seasonings? Can't people buy their "Morning Thunder" tea in any old grocery store?

Menino's offerings are considerably more substantial: Clam chowder from Legal, Dunkies coffee and donuts, and two ice creams from Brigham's, including "Curse Reversed" bars and scoops of "Boston, You're My Home," which is straight-up vanilla. It would have been sassier if Menino sent over Brigham's "Big Dig" flavor.

Image of a pint of "Boston You're My Home" from the Brigham's website. Eat it, Hickenlooper!