Weird News

[Carruthers]

There are some bizarre traditions in this land and I've never heard of this one.

Just for kicks

The World Shin-kicking Championships at the Cotswold Olimpicks held in Chipping Campden on Friday were again won by Zac Warren, below left.

No doubt this has its origins in a confrontation behind a pub, the participants being suitably fortified by several pints of Stench & Dredge's Old Peculier.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Players, wearing the traditional white smocks of shepherds, grasp each other by the shoulders and attempt to land well-timed blows to their opponent's shins. Only then - in mid-kick - can a player attempt to bring his opposite number to the ground. A stickler, the ancient name for a judge or umpire, is on hand to make sure a shin is hit before a fall can be scored.
Competitors must kick their way through early qualifying rounds, and swing their legs in a three-stage final to be crowned the shin kicking champion.
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"It was vicious in those days, there was a lot of inter-village rivalry and lads used to harden their shins with hammers and were allowed to wear iron-capped boots.
"We won't permit that. People stuff their trousers with straw and must wear soft shoes.
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Last year, 20 people turned up to compete for the crown. It was won by local publican Joe McDonagh, 41.
"It's a bit crazy," he said, as he prepared to defend his title with a cheese sandwich and can of cider. "You need a few beers inside you to do it - you need a bit of anaesthetic."

BBC News

[Carruthers]

Thanks for unearthing the back story, Bruce.

As sports go, it looks like a candidate for compulsory drug testing.

BTW, that's testing for compulsory drugs.

Well, you'd have to be on something to want to participate.

[xoxoxoBruce]

I couldn't help myself, why the fuck would they do that? What's the point? Then it all came clear when I read the object is to throw the other guy to the ground, shin kicking is just part of the process.


Speaking of strange news...

According to the report, the 35-year-old man had fallen off his moped nine days before his visit to the ER. At first, he only seemed to have bruised his perineum, the area between the genitals and anus that’s commonly known as the “taint.” Before long, though, the man developed an erection that lasted far, far more than four hours. While the erection itself wasn’t painful and there were no other symptoms, he did have to deal with “mild discomfort on walking. ”Once at the ER, he was classified as having a Grade 4 erection,

0 – Penis does not enlarge.
1 – Penis is larger, but not hard.
2 – Penis is hard, but not hard enough for penetration.
3 – Penis is hard enough for penetration, but not completely hard.
4 – Penis is completely hard and fully rigid.

Yeah after 9 days it's wise to ask a pro.

[Gravdigr]

Ok, if this happens...I might have to see it in person.

Justin Bieber Challenges Tom Cruise To A UFC Cage Fight…Conor McGregor Wants To Host It

[tw]

The perfect example of an adult who is still a child.

[Big Sarge]

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Ok, if this happens...I might have to see it in person.

Justin Bieber Challenges Tom Cruise To A UFC Cage Fight…Conor McGregor Wants To Host It

If only we could have a meteor impact that octagon while they are all in it.

[Griff]

Well, I guess this is where we’re at in 2019 ‘Merica.