https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/world/europe/in-this-pageant-the-ugliest-face-wins.htmlUgli
And this is why I love England!
In case you can't see the link, it's also on Youtube, and you can see it on your phone. It's in Gurning, in rural England, and goes back to the 13th century, along with wheelbarrow races and horn blowing competitions. It's not really about faces that are seriously "ugly," which would be cruel. It's a lighthearted competition for what we Americans would call "making faces." They even have a junior division. You can find it by googling "Gurning competition."
There's also an article about absolutely ridiculous sports competitions in Finland. Nice to see that some folks are still managing to have fun!
And this is why I love England!
In case you can't see the link, it's also on Youtube, and you can see it on your phone. It's in Gurning, in rural England, and goes back to the 13th century, along with wheelbarrow races and horn blowing competitions. It's not really about faces that are seriously "ugly," which would be cruel. It's a lighthearted competition for what we Americans would call "making faces." They even have a junior division. You can find it by googling "Gurning competition."
There's also an article about absolutely ridiculous sports competitions in Finland. Nice to see that some folks are still managing to have fun!
