On Monday, June 6th, the LVHRD Foundation organized its latest adventure — GMHRD: Underpants-Only Video Game Tournament. Members journeyed to Williamsburg, Brooklyn for a night of friendly video competition and strict dress code. Guests to Barcade, a unique Brooklyn concoction of classic 1980s-era video games and select American beers, were not allowed to enter the venue until they removed their pants. A complimentary “pants check” was available, as well as a variety of LVHRD branded underpants, in case certain visitors came unpreared. Wigs and helmets complimented the uniform, in accordance with the event’s inspiration, drawn from ancient Greek sporting traditions. Despite an early evening torrential downpour and L-Train issues that continue to plague the residents of Williamsburg, the crowd was solid (nearly 200 members) and boisterous in their half-naked revelry.

The tournament consisted of three rounds, where twelve able competitors showed their skills on a surprise variety of arcade games. Only the highest cumulative scorers qualified for subsequent rounds. As one member aptly described it, GMHRD presented a night of “geeking for Glory.” None came closer to this ecstasy than the victorious Mims Wright, who defeated runner-up Erin Sparling in a 2-0 head-to-head victory in the tournament’s final round.

LVHRD would like to thank Craig Baldo, MC for the evening, and Margaret from Azure Lingerie who brought Maggie of Oh My Spa and two gorgeous lingerie models who served as official scorekeepers and referees for the evening. A special thanks is due to all LVHRD members who attended the event, fighting back underpants stigmas with joysticks and jump buttons.