Philadelphians channel their inner Italian Stallion at Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Couples who look awkward on skates have gotten a chance to celebrate their cute clumsiness in a Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest at Philadelphia’s RockyFest. The Friday evening event at the University of Pennsylvania’s 1923 Ice Rink was meant to echo the pair’s first date in “Rocky.” In the classic 1976 film, the eponymous boxer never actually dons ice skates in the scene, but instead shuffles alongside his best friend Paulie’s sister as she tries to stay upright. Philadelphia served as a backdrop to the popular “Rocky” franchise and the city is celebrating nearly 50 years later with the five-day festival. The events this week have included a mural unveiling, movie marathons and a bus tour of favorite scenes.