Photos: Denver Cruisers' hilarious April Fools' theme schedule -- and the real thing

Each year around this time, the Denver Cruisers announce ride themes for the rest of the year. But yesterday's list was wacky even by the group's standards -- unless you were expecting a concept built around "Skid Marks & Seamen Stains." April Fools! The Cruisers subsequently posted the actual theme...

By Michael Roberts

April 2, 2013

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Each year around this time, the Denver Cruisers announce ride themes for the rest of the year. But yesterday's list was wacky even by the group's standards -- unless you were expecting a concept built around "Skid Marks & Seamen Stains."

April Fools! The Cruisers subsequently posted the actual theme list -- but we thought the joke one was too funny to forget. Look below to see our photo illustrations of the April Fools' version, as well as the real thing.

April Fools' list: May 16 -- Shopping Carts & Sleeping Bags Real list: May 15 -- Hi Ho Silver April Fools' list: May 22 -- What Smells Like Piss? Real list: May 22 -- Under The Sea Continue for more of the Denver Cruiser's hilarious April Fools' theme schedule -- and the real thing. April Fools' list: May 29 -- Homeless Triangle Real list: May 29 -- Bubble Wrap, Duct Tape & Card Board April Fools' list: June 4 -- Alleys, Gutters & Garbage Cans Real list: June 5 -- Monsters, Aliens & Spacemen Continue for more of the Denver Cruiser's hilarious April Fools' theme schedule -- and the real thing. April Fools' list: June 11 -- Holes in Everything Real list: June 12 -- Thunder Dome/Mad Max April Fools' list: June 17 -- The Voice Real list: June 19 -- Bible Belt & Panties Continue for more of the Denver Cruiser's hilarious April Fools' theme schedule -- and the real thing. April Fool's list: June 24 -- Shit-Faced on Listerine Real list: June 26 -- Mascots & Major League April Fools' list: July 5 -- Soup Kitchen: Eat Like a King Real list: July 3 -- Where the BLEEP is Waldo? Continue for more of the Denver Cruiser's hilarious April Fools' theme schedule -- and the real thing. April Fools' list: July 12 -- @#$%^ Bitch, I'm Not Crazy! Real list: July 10 -- GLOW April Fools' list: July 19 -- Dreadlocks, Droopy Pants & Land Rovers (Boulder) Real list: July 17 -- Tourists Continue for more of the Denver Cruiser's hilarious April Fools' theme schedule -- and the real thing. April Fools' list: July 28 -- Bus Ticket to El Paso Real list: July 24 -- Dress Night April Fools' list: August 2 -- Hey Buddy, Change A Spare? Real list: July 31 -- Halloween In July: Anything Goes Continue for more of the Denver Cruiser's hilarious April Fools' theme schedule -- and the real thing. April Fools' list: August 9 -- Jesus Saves Real list: Aug 7 -- County Fair: Farmers & Farm Animals April Fools' list: August 17 -- Warm Showers & Free Soap Real list: Aug 14 -- Woodstock: Leather & Lace Continue for more of the Denver Cruiser's hilarious April Fools' theme schedule -- and the real thing. April Fools' list: August 24 -- Can't You Hear Those Bells Too? Real list: Aug 21 -- Red Neck Yacht Club

Real list: Aug 28 -- TBD

April Fools' list: Sept 1 -- Aluminum Continue for more of the Denver Cruiser's hilarious April Fools' theme schedule -- and the real thing. Real list: Aug 28 -- TBD Real list: Sept 11 -- Twins April Fools' list: Sept 9 -- Who Stole Mah Shoooz? Real list: Sept 18 -- Pirates, Sea Men & Mermaids Continue for more of the Denver Cruiser's hilarious April Fools' theme schedule -- and the real thing. April Fools' list: Sept 15 -- Skid Marks & Seamen Stains Real list: Sept 25 -- Snow & Ski Fiesta April Fools' list: Sept 17 -- Cardboard Houses April Fools' list: Sept 26 -- Hypothermia

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Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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