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WACKY NATION -

50 Unbelievable Days Out at Britain's Craziest Contests

 

 Only £7.24

 

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Do you want to be a World Champion in a wacky contest or look daft in a World Championship?  A tongue in cheek guide to the maddest, zaniest and stupidest events in Britain. 

 

(please email us if outside of the UK, for postage fees)

Take a look at some of the fab photographs in the book and a sneak preview at one of the entries. Other absolutely mad contests include Clog Cobbing, Cheese Rolling, Onion Eating, Shin Kicking, Pooh Sticks & Bottle Kicking.

 

“This is a very silly, completely bonkers but surprisingly engaging book that could guide you to some extremely unusual events across the country.”

Sunday Telegraph, Sept 2008

 

''Challenging you to take part if you dare, this book highlights 50 of Britain’s more eccentric days out. From Cheshire's Worm Charming Championship to the Sheep Grand National, this book guides you through them all.''

                                           Countryfile, Nov 2008   

 

More information on Wacky Nation    

  

  Ø  Prepare to laugh out loud at the World Nettle Eating Championship 

  Ø  Discover a football match with goals one mile apart   

  Ø  What is the Hindley Green Slump Test?

  Ø  Why are people ‘twanging’ and ‘fiddling’ at the World Worm Charming

          Championships?

 

Welcome to Wacky Nation the ultimate tongue-in-cheek guidebook to Britain’s most bizarre world championships, ancient traditions and crazy contests.  Whether you are keen to become a world champion, are searching for a fun family day out with a twist or just want a humorous book to read on the toilet ‘Wacky Nation' is just for you.

 

Each entry will astound and amuse. With ratings for Spectator Fun, Pain Factor, Training Required, Chance of Becoming World Champion and more. There are tips on winning or simply remaining unscathed, based on the intrepid authors’ own experiences, plus eye-catching photography throughout. Wacky Nation is a must for anyone seeking ‘completely mad or outlandish’ days out or just an addictive armchair read.

 

 

   

 

 

 

Here are some events you'll find in the book:

 

Things you never thought you could throw:

 

World Clog Cobbing Championships

World Pea Throwing Championships

 

Idiotic Ball Games:

 

Atherstone Street Football

Bottle Kicking

 

Crazy Animal Antics:

 

World Hen Racing Championships

World Worm Charming Championships

 

Daft Eating Contests:

 

World Nettle Eating Championships

Onion Eating Contest

 

Events where alcohol is a pre-requisite:

 

Shin Kicking

Cheese Rolling

 

For the armchair lunatic:

 

World Gurning Championships

World's Greatest Liar

 

 

...and much, much more madness