Two Vinnys Unleashed on the Strip
October 22, 2009
The New York New York Hotel & Casino
The New York New York Casino in Las Vegas has unleashed two Vinnys in Las Vegas. The two New York natives are competing in a showdown to become the next spokesperson for the New York New York Casino. I watched as “Vinny Red” and “Vinny Blue” competed in the first of a series of contests to prove which of these two guys are the most deserving of the title of the Official New York New York spokesperson.
The Candidates are introduced
Patrons of the casino are encouraged to vote for their favorite Vinny. There are voting boxes on the casino floor. This isn’t Chicago, but I am sure your favorite Vinny will block everyone’s view if you’d like to stuff his ballot box for him. Make sure you stuff the right one! They are color coded, red and blue.
She is all for Vinny Red
“Vinny is real, a little irreverent and quite fun. He is a hands-on host with all the answers; served up with true New York attitude,” said Cynthia Kiser Murphey, president and COO of New York-New York. “Vinny brings our brand to life and enhances the exceptional customer service our employees are well known for.”
Firefighters waiting for the Vinnys to compete to see who can raise the most money for the Clark County Fire Department’s Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) boot drive
The Vinny who makes it through the challenges will be the ultimate guest go-to guy for all things New York-New York. The Casino wants you to come in and vote for either Vinny Red or Vinny Blue in order to pick the most New York and the most accommodating guy.
The Brooklyn Bridge outside the Casino. Click to enlarge and look carefully at the photo.
I watched as each Vinny gave his speech. Vinny Red declared, “I like to consider myself a one man party machine.” And Vinny Blue challenged him with, “Sleep? It’s overrated, in my opinion… Nobody ever says on their death bed they wished they’d had more sleep.” These two guys are pretty much proclaiming to take the best care of the guests and party like there is no tomorrow, but with different styles. Different, sure, but still all New York.
The side of the New York New York Casino outside on the Brooklyn Bridge
What better way to kick off an event on the Brooklyn Bridge just outside the New York New York Casino than with a hot dog contest? The Vinnys went through a little of their own preparations for the big event and five hot dogs were laid before each of them.
Vinny Blue and Vinny Red preparing for the hot dog eating competition
They dove in with great gusto, showing they were legitimate New Yorkers and could eat hot dogs.
The Vinnys off to a great start
Vinny Blue decided to taunt Vinny Red with the mustard but Vinny Red just brushed him off and kept right on shoving them in.
"A little mustard, Red?"
After a few minutes they looked like they might toss those hot dogs back up and I was ready for a great gross out shot, but they kept them down.
They don't look so energetic anymore
I think Vinny Blue won. I am not sure. I remember hearing he ate three hot dogs, but a cute guy wandered by and well, what can I say. I was slightly distracted! Shut up!
Vinny Blue shoving one more hot dog in for the cameras
There are going to be more events inside New York New York Casino that the public is invited to attend. You can get to know the Vinnys personally and see what they each plan to do for you.
Vinny vs. Vinny contest dates and voter events include:
Monday, October 26: ESPN Zone Challenge
1. Sports arcade contest
2. Wing eating contest
3. Sports trivia contest
Friday, October 30: Nine Fine Irishmen Challenge
1. Drinking song competition
2. Irish jig contest
3. Stand-up improv contest
Friday, November 6: Casino Challenge
1. Rascal race at Center Bar
2. Fun facts memory quiz
3. Vinny vs. Vinny steak challenge at Gallagher’s Steak House
Personally, I think I’d most like to see them compete in the Irish Jig contest. I’m doubting either of them can do it at all.
Follow the Vinny vs. Vinny competition and vote online at www.NYNYHotelCasino.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/vinnyatnewyorknewyork.
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Written by breann on October 25, 2009 at 1:04 pm
Love the article, and let me tell you Vinny Red is well prepared for a irish jig, when he is not ‘vinny’ his girlfriend (me) is very much irish!