2008 Wife-Carrying Contest

Although the most famous wife-carrying contest--the original event in Finland--came and went in July, as you can learn in the clip below, other such events are going on regularly, such as this recent New Hampshire contest.

I'm thinking we need to enter a WEIRD UNIVERSE team in one of these competitions. Any volunteers?

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Comments

I can't see how the wives can enjoy that. They could drown going through that pool. Maybe not drown but I'm sure they get a nose full of water. Can't be fun.

Posted by Madd Maxx on 10/14/08 at 12:25 PM

Madd Maxx--but you win your weight in beer!

Posted by Paul on 10/14/08 at 12:48 PM

I think the guy in the video with the wife in the red shirt thought that he could win her weight in beer. There, I said it.

Posted by Madd Maxx on 10/14/08 at 12:53 PM

Do I have to marry one of you to compete?

Posted by Jules in Connecticut on 10/14/08 at 12:58 PM

Jules - Are you willing to do that? Look at where your nose would be. Oh well, some Ennds could help with that.

Posted by Madd Maxx on 10/14/08 at 01:05 PM

Remember, I find it humerous! Just please don't drink Guiness the night before.
How 'bout it - any takers? 💋

Posted by Jules in Connecticut on 10/14/08 at 01:07 PM

Jules--actually, I was thinking of male-female teamups from among the commenters! Either actual husband-wife existing teams, or new pairings like you and KW!

Posted by Paul on 10/14/08 at 01:14 PM

damn, I'm sick of being single :long:

Posted by Jules in Connecticut on 10/14/08 at 01:17 PM

Jules, if you're really, really strong, I'll partner up with you. But if you drop me in the water, or fart in my face, you will pay.

Posted by BikerPuppy on 10/14/08 at 03:36 PM

BikerPuppy--you are a brave woman!

Posted by Paul on 10/14/08 at 03:48 PM

I couldn't carry my wife too far. She's kind of small, but so am I. I think we may both have elfin blood (although she may be part gnome 'cause she's from Russia). We'd both be good for being carried, though.

Posted by kingmonkey in Athens, Ontario on 10/15/08 at 09:56 AM

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