Competitive nature

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Ever think humans can be just a little too competitive sometimes? I'm not talking about in the athletic field. That's to be expected. I'm talking about the more bizarre things human nature drives us to devote their lives to being the best at... List number three is proof that we'll turn just about anything into a contest.
List #3:Random competitions
1. Creative grooming competitions What exactly are these things? Poodles. But not just any kind of poodles- these are living, breathing art canvas poodles! Ren Netherland is the only professional photographer allowed to capture the magic that happens at the "creative grooming" competitions that happen annually throughout the U.S. The story linked above from the Daily Mail includes more of Netherland's painted poodle photos and more information on the competitions. Grand prize for an exceptionally decorated pooch is usually around $1000. Maybe I should adopt some poodles and start practicing...
2. Oh, Finlandia
Finland features wife-carrying contests, cell phone and rubber boot throwing contests, world sauna championships, swamp soccer, anthill sitting contests... You name it, the Finnish probably already have a competition based on it. Check out this story from the BBC News for more detailed descriptions of Finland's many unique contests.
3. Sumo Olympics The Sumo Suit Athletics World Championships happened in England for the first time in 2008. The tradition is still going strong with participants from around the world donning sumo suits every August, ready to run and jump around for a medal. The rules? They are posted on the site linked above, but it's pretty basic stuff... remember your suit must be foam-filled, not inflated! Also, women are allowed to wear child-sized suits to make the competition "equal." Interested in participating? Register right here. Contact information for the Ross Williams, the brilliant mind behind this event, can be found on the website. On the website homepage, Williams says this whole gig just "seemed like fun" (and admits that he was at a pub...) when he came up with the idea. 4. Mountain bike bog snorkeling Um...what?! "If you are looking for unique, wacky, andphysically challenging, this even if for you!" the website says of this interesting contest in Wales... All you have to do is race your bicycle across a six-foot deep peat bog and back with a snorkel on your face. Don't worry, the bikes used have lead-filled frames and water-filled tires to "ensure grip." Oh, and you'll have to wear a lead weight belt so you don't drift away. Sounds like tons of fun, right? And this isn't the only unique event you can find in Wales! Check out Green Events, Ltd for a full list of events and festivals to participate in. I like the idea of the Real Ale Ramble...
5. Lookin' for somethin' closer to home? How about the Summer Redneck Games in East Dublin, Georgia? The event happens each July and admission is only $5. This year's contests include Redneck (toilet seat) horseshoes, watermelon seed spittin', the armpit serenade (picture from the website photo gallery), mudpit belly floppin' and bobbin' for piggy feet.

These are only a few of the outrageous contests I found...but they were some of my favorites.Would you compete in any of these?