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Keys Video Advisory - Hemingway Look-Alikes Vie For Victory in Key West Contest

Summary
About 135 stocky, bearded men who resemble Ernest Hemingway have converged on Key West to compete in the annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest that began Thursday night -- the 123rd anniversary of the legendary author's birth.
  • Hemingway Look Alike Round One
    Joe Swinford, left, and Steve Usuina, right, have fun while standing next to a photographic cutout of Ernest Hemingway during the first round of the “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Sloppy Joe’s Bar in Key West, Fla. The competition, that has attracted about 135 entrants, is part of the subtropical island’s annual Hemingway Days festival honoring Ernest Hemingway, who lived and wrote in Key West throughout most of the 1930s. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)
  • Hemingway Look Alike Round One
    Tom Gizzard, center, the 2008 winner of the “Papa Hemingway Look-Alike Contest and other previous winners/judges examine contestants during the first round of the 2022 contest Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Sloppy Joe’s Bar in Key West, Fla. The competition, that has attracted about 135 entrants, is a part of the subtropical island’s annual Hemingway Days festival honoring Ernest Hemingway, who lived and wrote in Key West throughout most of the 1930s. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)
  • Hemingway Look Alike Round One
    Wayne Collins, left, tries to impress the judges during the first round of the “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Sloppy Joe’s Bar in Key West, Fla. The competition, that has attracted about 135 entrants, is a part of the subtropical island’s annual Hemingway Days festival honoring Ernest Hemingway, who lived and wrote in Key West throughout most of the 1930s. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)
  • Hemingway Look Alike Round One
    Joe Maxey, the 2019 "Papa" Hemingway Look-Alike Contest winner, smashes birthday cake on the face of Zach Taylor, the 2021 winner, on the 123rd anniversary of Ernest Hemingway's birthday Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West, Fla. The antics preceded the first round of the 2022 Hemingway Look-Alike Contest that is a part of the subtropical island's annual Hemingway Days festival. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)
  • Hemingway Look Alike Round One
    Joe Swinford, left, and Steve Usuina, right, have fun while standing next to a photographic cutout of Ernest Hemingway during the first round of the “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Sloppy Joe’s Bar in Key West, Fla. The competition, that has attracted about 135 entrants, is part of the subtropical island’s annual Hemingway Days festival honoring Ernest Hemingway, who lived and wrote in Key West throughout most of the 1930s. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)
  • Hemingway Look Alike Round One
    Tom Gizzard, center, the 2008 winner of the “Papa Hemingway Look-Alike Contest and other previous winners/judges examine contestants during the first round of the 2022 contest Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Sloppy Joe’s Bar in Key West, Fla. The competition, that has attracted about 135 entrants, is a part of the subtropical island’s annual Hemingway Days festival honoring Ernest Hemingway, who lived and wrote in Key West throughout most of the 1930s. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)
  • Hemingway Look Alike Round One
    Wayne Collins, left, tries to impress the judges during the first round of the “Papa” Hemingway Look-Alike Contest Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Sloppy Joe’s Bar in Key West, Fla. The competition, that has attracted about 135 entrants, is a part of the subtropical island’s annual Hemingway Days festival honoring Ernest Hemingway, who lived and wrote in Key West throughout most of the 1930s. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)
  • Hemingway Look Alike Round One
    Joe Maxey, the 2019 "Papa" Hemingway Look-Alike Contest winner, smashes birthday cake on the face of Zach Taylor, the 2021 winner, on the 123rd anniversary of Ernest Hemingway's birthday Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Sloppy Joe's Bar in Key West, Fla. The antics preceded the first round of the 2022 Hemingway Look-Alike Contest that is a part of the subtropical island's annual Hemingway Days festival. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY (Andy Newman/Florida Keys News Bureau/HO)
Story: Hemingway Look-Alikes Vie for Victory in Key West Contest
Locator super: Key West, Fla.
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B-roll of Hemingway look-alikes competing in first round of contest Thursday night at Sloppy Joe's Bar.
TRT: 01:30
Filename: HemingwaysKeyWest.mp4
Video source: Florida Keys News Bureau

KEY WEST, Fla. -- About 135 stocky, bearded men who resemble Ernest Hemingway have converged on Key West to compete in the annual Hemingway Look-Alike Contest that began Thursday night -- the 123rd anniversary of the legendary author's birth.

The three-night competition is a highlight of the island's Hemingway Days festivities, celebrating the literary mastery and exuberant lifestyle of the man who lived and wrote in Key West for most of the 1930s.

Thursday night, cheered by crowds of spectators, aspiring "Ernests" paraded across the stage at Sloppy Joe's Bar, a historic saloon where Hemingway often enjoyed cocktails with friends.

Competing for the title of "Papa," a nickname adopted by the author, they wore sportsman's attire or heavy turtleneck sweaters -- even in the Key West summer -- to emulate his signature garb.

The Hemingway hopefuls, many of them repeat contenders, are judged by previous contest winners including 2021's Zach Taylor of Ambrose, Georgia.


The competition's second preliminary round is set for Friday and the 2022 winner is to be chosen during Saturday night's finals.

During his Key West years, Hemingway penned classics including "For Whom the Bell Tolls" and "To Have and Have Not," a novel set primarily in the island city.

Hemingway Days continues through Sunday with events including a quirky "Running of the Bulls" spoof, a street fair and the Key West Marlin Tournament that salutes the author's passion for Florida Keys fishing.
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