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- Local dad reportedly started mowing fully clothed, in what experts call a “bold psychological feint.”
- Observers estimate 70% chance of shirt-off by trimming phase, 95% by post-mow hydration sip.
- Shirtless status remains unconfirmed, though a neighbor reported early grunting and beer positioning.
Heat Index Rises, So Does Suspense
At approximately 10:11 AM, Ron Daley, 54, fired up his gas-powered mower while wearing a plaid button-up and cargo shorts, stunning onlookers and violating unspoken Midwestern protocol. Sources close to the family say Ron “usually goes shirtless by the third lap,” but today’s hesitation has thrown the neighborhood into collective speculation.
Eyewitnesses Report Visible Sweat, Pending Flex
“He’s definitely sweating,” said neighbor Steve Klemons from behind a partially drawn curtain. “Once he hits the back fence line, that shirt’s a goner. He’ll rip it off like Stone Cold in 1998.” Family members inside claim Ron retrieved a cooler of Coors Light and applied SPF 4 to his shoulders—“a telltale sign of an imminent torso reveal,” according to local dads.
Forecast: Humid with a Strong Chance of Peck Bounce
Meteorologists say conditions are ripe for shirtlessness, with a heat index near 92 degrees and visible humidity haze forming near the shed. At press time, Ron had just removed his hat to wipe his brow—an act historically followed by shirt removal, lawn-stretching, and unsolicited commentary on neighbor mowing patterns.
He’s out there to conquer nature and show the yard who’s alpha. And maybe the neighbors too.
