The cheese-rolling race in Gloucester, UK is, I think uniquely English. I recall reading several years ago that "ealth n' safety" lunatics tried to have it banned as it was "too dangerous." The same fanatics went after another long-established English tradition, conkers, despite reports of injuries being rare.
Story (and short video of the event) here.
Looks like a football match run amok
Or a re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings.
Story (and short video of the event) here.
"...My body is pretty bruised and achy, but other than that I’m good,” Irving said. “I’m very lucky that I didn’t hurt my head too badly.”
And the reward for going through her ordeal? “The prize was the seven-pound cheese and a scarf – and bragging rights,” Irving said..."
I'd risk a few bruises for a wheel of double Gloucester cheese! Mmmmmm!!!And the reward for going through her ordeal? “The prize was the seven-pound cheese and a scarf – and bragging rights,” Irving said..."
Looks like a football match run amok
Or a re-enactment of the Battle of Hastings.
