Couples in the central Russian region of Ulyanovsk will be
given time off work today to go make baby.
Those who wind up pregnant after this state-sanctioned booty call may qualify to win a UAZ-Patriot, which is a
locally made SUV (buckle up!), provided mom gives birth on June 12,
Russia’s national day.
Winners of the grand prize (the SUV, silly, not a healthy
baby) will be selected based on “respectability” and “commendable parenting.”
Like working it for time off and a four-wheel drive?
Ulyanovsk’s mayor started the incentive program a few years ago to build up his
town’s dwindling supply of people. Last year, 500 couples signed up for the day
off to get it on, increasing the local population by 78 (and one UAZ-Patriot).
Break out the Stoli! We’re having some babies!
