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Strange competitions of international level
At odds in a competition leading, of course, Japan and China. However, these competitions popular mainly only within one or two cities and have a television origin. There are more well-known events, which take place (and carried out) quite widely within the whole country or even internationally - of them and will talk.
Throwing dwarf (Midget Throwing)
This competition appeared in the Australian 80-ies of the last century. The action usually occurs in a large bar, which the floor mats of the stele, methane dwarf dressed in a special shock absorbing clothing, and competition begins. The player who throws the farthest dwarf, sometimes as the complexity of the problem it is necessary to throw it through the soft-board grid set on the line "flight". Such competitions recently held a semi-legal basis - the defenders of human rights are constantly fed protests and seeking prohibition of this unusual event.
Championship game on invisible guitars (Air Guitar Championships)
Since 1996, this championship has become an integral part of the Music Festival Oulu Music Video Festival in Oulu, Finland. Initially, the contest was held for fun, to heat up before the performance of these rock bands, but eventually turned into independent action. The very first event of this type were carried out in the early 1980s in Sweden and the USA. Funny sound rules for the participants of the competition - "Not allowed to use vocals or dancers, real or virtual. The guitar can be electronic or acoustic, but the use of any real instruments is forbidden "In 2008, the winner was a guitarist with a long name Craig« Hot Lixx Hulahan »Billmeie from the US. I wonder if they calluses on your fingers do not rub ??
Extreme ironing (Extreme Ironing World Championships)
This unusual sport has become a championship in Leicester, UK, in 1997. It is considered very dangerous, since the participants have to iron the different things on the tops of mountains, gorges, under water or on the ice. The official definition of this event reads: "Extreme ironing - it's outdoor activities, combining danger and extreme sports entertainment with satisfaction from a well-ironed shirt. It is necessary to take iron, and, if possible, an ironing board, and a few items of clothing. The process can take place on the mountainside, especially on the difficult slope it, or in combination with snowboarding or rafting on the river.
World Championships stay in the sauna (World Sauna Championship)
Of course, the championship takes place in Finland. I think that in Russia it often happens informally, on a bet, then it all quite seriously. Time championship - August - the town of Heinola (Heinola). Applicants from 20 countries signed documents taking the responsibility for any consequences to their health. After that, they are in a sauna at a temperature of 110 degrees Celsius every 30 seconds to pour a liter of water ... Participants should sit up straight, hips and buttocks on the bench, they can not touch any surfaces that arms should be bent at the elbows and knees rest against the upright. Who will sit longer - and he won. So where are the hot Finnish guys!
Ugliest Dog (World's Ugliest Dog Contest)
This championship is held every year at the stadium in Petaluma, California, USA, to determine among the "members" of the ugly dog. Along with the title of the most disgusting dog (The World's Ugliest Dog) winner receives $ 1,000. In 2007 he won the Chinese dog breed Chihuahua named Elwood, in 2008 this honor was given as the representative of the breed named Gus. Poor guy hairless, has three legs and one eye. Animal abuse ... but if you think about the fate of these dogs would be expected in either case?
Championship barber (Beardy weirdy competition)
In this contest attracts thousands of people with oddly stacked mustaches and beards, including models across the Golden Gate Bridge (Golden Gate Bridge), Buckingham Palace, and just a variety of curls and ringlets, as in the photo. This year's competition will be held on May 23 in the city of Anchorage, Alaska. You still have time, hurry up!
Championship on throwing pudding (The World Black Pudding Throwing Championship)
Quite a strange competition. I understand - to throw old mobile phones, but the pudding? .. This competition has long historical roots, originally the main confrontation was between Yorkshire and Lancashire (England), today it has acquired international status with many participants, even from Australia. All of them gather in the small town of Ramsbottom. The meaning of the game is to throw the freshly baked pudding with "sling" of women's stockings (sometimes just hands) at the base of the building of the local pub. Sets, as you see, is not easy, given that throwing is only one way - from the bottom of the elbow.
Brown Battles (World Conker Championships)
It's more of a performance, during which the modern "Gladiator" battle suit, armed only with a three-meter ribbon tied at the end of the nut. The first championship was held in 1965, its organizer was and still is Ashton Conker Club. This championship attracts numerous participants from all over the world, within it are some battles in the women's, men's and children's leagues. Despite the seemingly playful idea with spectators gather a lot of money (last year more than 25,000 pounds), which are then transferred as a donation for the blind.
Championship digging worms (Worm Charming Championship)
Hundreds of people, cameras, broadcasting and many participants ... What are they doing? Dig worms! For 30 minutes they need to dig up as much as possible, which use different methods and simple tools. The first championship was held in 1980 and is now organized every year. Rules are written for him a primary school teacher John Bailey, a record (entry in the Guinness Book of Records) for digging worms belong to a teenager with a funny name Tom Shufflebotham, buyout managed to half an hour to dig up 511 worms.
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Throwing dwarf (Midget Throwing)
This competition appeared in the Australian 80-ies of the last century. The action usually occurs in a large bar, which the floor mats of the stele, methane dwarf dressed in a special shock absorbing clothing, and competition begins. The player who throws the farthest dwarf, sometimes as the complexity of the problem it is necessary to throw it through the soft-board grid set on the line "flight". Such competitions recently held a semi-legal basis - the defenders of human rights are constantly fed protests and seeking prohibition of this unusual event.
Championship game on invisible guitars (Air Guitar Championships)
Since 1996, this championship has become an integral part of the Music Festival Oulu Music Video Festival in Oulu, Finland. Initially, the contest was held for fun, to heat up before the performance of these rock bands, but eventually turned into independent action. The very first event of this type were carried out in the early 1980s in Sweden and the USA. Funny sound rules for the participants of the competition - "Not allowed to use vocals or dancers, real or virtual. The guitar can be electronic or acoustic, but the use of any real instruments is forbidden "In 2008, the winner was a guitarist with a long name Craig« Hot Lixx Hulahan »Billmeie from the US. I wonder if they calluses on your fingers do not rub ??
Extreme ironing (Extreme Ironing World Championships)
This unusual sport has become a championship in Leicester, UK, in 1997. It is considered very dangerous, since the participants have to iron the different things on the tops of mountains, gorges, under water or on the ice. The official definition of this event reads: "Extreme ironing - it's outdoor activities, combining danger and extreme sports entertainment with satisfaction from a well-ironed shirt. It is necessary to take iron, and, if possible, an ironing board, and a few items of clothing. The process can take place on the mountainside, especially on the difficult slope it, or in combination with snowboarding or rafting on the river.
World Championships stay in the sauna (World Sauna Championship)
Of course, the championship takes place in Finland. I think that in Russia it often happens informally, on a bet, then it all quite seriously. Time championship - August - the town of Heinola (Heinola). Applicants from 20 countries signed documents taking the responsibility for any consequences to their health. After that, they are in a sauna at a temperature of 110 degrees Celsius every 30 seconds to pour a liter of water ... Participants should sit up straight, hips and buttocks on the bench, they can not touch any surfaces that arms should be bent at the elbows and knees rest against the upright. Who will sit longer - and he won. So where are the hot Finnish guys!
Ugliest Dog (World's Ugliest Dog Contest)
This championship is held every year at the stadium in Petaluma, California, USA, to determine among the "members" of the ugly dog. Along with the title of the most disgusting dog (The World's Ugliest Dog) winner receives $ 1,000. In 2007 he won the Chinese dog breed Chihuahua named Elwood, in 2008 this honor was given as the representative of the breed named Gus. Poor guy hairless, has three legs and one eye. Animal abuse ... but if you think about the fate of these dogs would be expected in either case?
Championship barber (Beardy weirdy competition)
In this contest attracts thousands of people with oddly stacked mustaches and beards, including models across the Golden Gate Bridge (Golden Gate Bridge), Buckingham Palace, and just a variety of curls and ringlets, as in the photo. This year's competition will be held on May 23 in the city of Anchorage, Alaska. You still have time, hurry up!
Championship on throwing pudding (The World Black Pudding Throwing Championship)
Quite a strange competition. I understand - to throw old mobile phones, but the pudding? .. This competition has long historical roots, originally the main confrontation was between Yorkshire and Lancashire (England), today it has acquired international status with many participants, even from Australia. All of them gather in the small town of Ramsbottom. The meaning of the game is to throw the freshly baked pudding with "sling" of women's stockings (sometimes just hands) at the base of the building of the local pub. Sets, as you see, is not easy, given that throwing is only one way - from the bottom of the elbow.
Brown Battles (World Conker Championships)
It's more of a performance, during which the modern "Gladiator" battle suit, armed only with a three-meter ribbon tied at the end of the nut. The first championship was held in 1965, its organizer was and still is Ashton Conker Club. This championship attracts numerous participants from all over the world, within it are some battles in the women's, men's and children's leagues. Despite the seemingly playful idea with spectators gather a lot of money (last year more than 25,000 pounds), which are then transferred as a donation for the blind.
Championship digging worms (Worm Charming Championship)
Hundreds of people, cameras, broadcasting and many participants ... What are they doing? Dig worms! For 30 minutes they need to dig up as much as possible, which use different methods and simple tools. The first championship was held in 1980 and is now organized every year. Rules are written for him a primary school teacher John Bailey, a record (entry in the Guinness Book of Records) for digging worms belong to a teenager with a funny name Tom Shufflebotham, buyout managed to half an hour to dig up 511 worms.
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