Stupid Celebrations
After yesterday’s brief hiatus (which was stupid, I know), we are now back looking at the many facets of stupidity. Like Einstein said, only two things are universal — hydrogen and stupidity. And he wasn’t entirely sure about the hydrogen. One way stupidity is celebrated in all civilizations is with stupid celebrations. What are stupid celebrations? These are events celebrating life by having the participants engage in competitons almost guarenteed to kill them. Ah, what fun. And, I guess, a good way to get all the bad genes from swimming in the gene pool. For even more mind-blowing examples of human stupidity, check out the infamous, the notorious Darwin Awards. (What a way to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles’ birth in 2009).
Let’s make with the clips. First up is an oldie but a goodie, from that land of culture and sophistication, England. And no — it’s not cricket (although I really considered adding a cricket clip or a car racing clip). No, it’s the Gloustershire Cheese Rolling Event at Cooper’s Hill, which is nearly vertical. Entries are open for the May 2009 event (You know you want to do it!):
If that was child’s play, then why not take on a real challenge — like going over Niagrara falls in a barrel? Or a kayak? Or a hat and dress?
And although not lethal, it’s still stupid — hog calling contests. You ever notice they don;t actually get hogs as judges for these things? Shouldn’t that be a requirement? Much thanks to the Associated Press for allowing bloggers like me to snatch the code for this one. It’s why we love you guys:
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