Gurning
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It seems as if our favorite country to visit is England, as for the second week in a row we will be visiting for a local fad they call Gurning. Gurning is an English sport based around who can make the weirdest alteration of their face. While there are no leagues, the World Gurning Championship has been held annually since 1267 when King Henry began it at the Egremont Crab Fair. Both have become large contributions into English culture and history.
Want to learn more? Check out some of these links:
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurn
Egremont Crab Fair: http://www.egremontcrabfair.com/
I cannot believe this is actually a sport and that it's been going on since 1267! I'd like to see the winners from back then...
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHAHA, this is incredible. I'm gonna drop out to start doing this professionally.
ReplyDeleteThis is hilarious! 1267 and awkward faces are a sport. HAHA!
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