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Time for Boston to pay up

But we all win in the end

It's a gloomy day here at The Lighter Side. But think about this...days like today epitomize the acronym T.G.I.F. Imagine if this was a Monday.

Moving on...it's time to settle up.

We asked the citizens of The Lighter Side to come up with a wager between New York City and Boston. We perused the many entries, held a poll with our five favorites, and you picked the winner.

So New York City is on the winning end of our little wager, but we all win in the end...especially Johnny Damon.

Time for a little manscaping, Johnny. The Fab 5 would never put up with that mullet.

(Boston.com Graphic)
(Boston.com Graphic)

The winner

If New York wins: Johnny Damon gets made over by Queer Eye For The Straight Guy.

If Boston wins: Johnny Damon gets made over by Queer Eye For The Straight Guy.

It's a win-win situation!

- Submitted Jimmy B., Seabrook, N.H.

(Globe File Photo/AP Photo)
(Globe File Photo/AP Photo)

Second place

If Boston wins: New York pays for the Big Dig.

If New York wins: Boston pays New York City's electric bill.

- Submitted by Tom, North Andover

(Globe File Photo/AP File Photo)
(Globe File Photo/AP File Photo)

Third place

If Boston wins: We get Jason Giambi.

If New York wins: They get his brother Jeremy.

- Submitted by Scott, Boston

(Globe File Photos)
(Globe File Photos)

Fourth place

If Boston wins: We get J-Lo.

If New York wins: They get Ben Affleck.

- Submitted by Scott, Waltham

(Boston.com Graphic)
(Boston.com Graphic)

Fifth place

If New York wins: Mayor Menino must clean up the Yankees locker room after New York wins.

If Boston wins: Mayor Bloomberg must clean up Medford.

- Submitted by Andrew, Dorchester


Last year our users wagered a Fab Five makeover for Johnny Damon. One year later, it seems some things never change. (Boston.com Graphic)
Last year our users wagered a Fab Five makeover for Johnny Damon. One year later, it seems some things never change. (Boston.com Graphic)
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