Just Don't Call Them Bums

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Something pretty momentous happens every second weekend in August in the town of Britt, Iowa. Hobos from around the country converge for the National Hobo Convention, a highlight of which is the election and crowning of the Hobo King and Queen. Last year, after much speechifying, the winner of the King's crown was ... oh, I'm not gonna tell you; you'll have to watch the video. It's for your own good, really ~ among the many useful tips you'll get is the recipe for Pizza Soup and words of wisdom from the new King: "You better keep dreaming, because dreams do come true" (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU-PBQ5LLqA
   For a brief history of the convention and other fascinating tidbits, including the preferred etymology of the word "hobo," go to the website http://www.brittiowa.com/hobo/