A man who streaked in front of President Obama Sunday in Philadelphia did it for $1 million cash.
Juan Rodriguez, 24, was arrested after he appeared in the buff as Obama was trying to fire up a massive crowd at an outdoor rally in the City of Brotherly love.
Rodriguez wasn't protesting, he was just answering the challenge of British billionaire Alki David, who promised $1 million to the first person who streaked in front of the president to promote his website.
"That is absolutely right," David, 42, told the Daily News Sunday night. "This is the first time anybody has attempted it. I still don't know if he was successful. If he has done it, I'll pay him in cash."
In August, David issued his challenge on his website Battlecam.com, billed as an interactive reality TV channel and community.
David said the commando-in-chief contest required participants to shout "Battlecam.com" six times, have the name of the website written across his or her chest, and be within earshot and sight of Obama.
He also suggested the stunt be done in a place where it is legal to be nude, but didn't make that a rule.
"I'm very clear about the rules," David said. "I'm still waiting to get conclusive proof he [Rodriguez] did it."
David said Battlecam.com has held several other outrageous contests, including a urine-drinking competition.
Rodriguez is a regular visitor to Battlecam.com, who goes by the handle King Vamp, David said.
He said Rodriguez teamed up with Glen Zolar and Joey (Boots) Bassolino to conduct the stunt, which was apparently videotaped, David said. Zolar and Bassolino are both regular guests on the Howard Stern Show.
Zolar told The Weekly Standard that Rodriguez met all of David's contest requirements.
He said Rodriguez promised him a percentage of the $1 million prize if he achieved the feat.
"I'd rather not disclose the figure, but it would definitely be more than $5,000 ... and less than $25,000," Zolar told The Weekly Standard.
David said he was a big admirer of Obama and did not want the contest to be construed as a protest against the president's policies.
"I like Obama," David told the News. "This is just a prank."
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At least it wasn't like that prank they pulled on Lincoln: If whoever performs this prank will go down in history and have a household name! Who is up to the prank challenge?
Knowing society today this guy will become a cult hit and get a reality show on A&E or something.