The Motorized La-Z-Boy DWI Chair

I consider Dennis LeRoy Anderson of Proctor, Minnesota to be an inventive genius. Now who else would have considered turning a La-Z-Boy lounger into the luxury mobility device that is now infamously known as "The Motorized La-Z-Boy DWI Chair."

After rigging his recliner with an 8-horsepower lawnmower engine and headlights., he gave it luxury upgrades, a stereo and a cup holder. For good measure, he even stuck a bumper sticker saying "Hell yeah it's fast" on the back.

Anderson used this remarkable vehicle to drive to bars where he watched football games and downed a few beers. It was the beer that did him in. A little over a year ago, the police got him for driving under the influence after he hit a parked car. His blood alcohol levels were 3 times the legal limit. He admitted to having had 8 or 9 beers.

After pleading guilty to DWI, he had to forfeit his La-Z-Boy, which is now being auctioned off on eBay by the police. The latest bidding at 10:18 a.m. PST, October 31, is for $37,300, with 2 days and 22 hours to go.

The La-z-boy DWI Chair, Motorized Chair, as it is listed on eBay, is for local pick up only. The listing also mentions that it is not a street legal vehicle.

To Dennis LeRoy Anderson I say, you are capable of great things. Just don't drink and drive.

Update 11/02/09: With less than a day left for the auction, the current bid is now$43,100.

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