Small Town Fun?

[HarleyDog]

First, let me lay out some details. I live in a pretty small town. Population is about 6k people. I live about 150yds from the community H.S. Track/Football field. I often sit on my swing and watch Friday night football games. So now I have set the mindset, let me explain:

I walked out on my back porch to have a smoke and they are having a track meet. Several schools are there participating. I go back inside and continue working. About an hour later, I walk outside for another smoke. This is when I heard, "Teams, choose between Snickers and Milky Way's." I'm like, ok, they must have a lot of smaller kids and they are handing out candy, as it seems things were winding down. Then the announcer says, "Well, looks like everyone chose Milky Ways."

The announcer then proceeds with the instructions of the event. It's a 5 man relay. Each person must open their candy bar while during the race and take a bite. Then, he will hand it off to his relay and they must take a bite, and the same for 3-4. However, when you cross the finish line, their must be a bite left for the last guy to eat.

I'm thinking WTF? With all the concerns about hygiene and stuff, how could they possibly offer an event like this (and no, not special education school) and have participation? Then, I hear the announcer lining them up and then the gun popped and the runners took off. They actually did this event and each runner was biting from the same candy bar.

I started thinking when I was young, I didn't have an issue splitting a candy bar with a friend or even passing a joint when in my H.S. years, so this is not that bad. Yet, I wondered what some of you would think which is why I posted. Would you be upset with this event and your kids in it? Do you approve or disapprove of the event?