Baby-crying contest
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There have been a couple times during my daughter's 2 1/2-year existence that I've thought: "if there were a baby crying contest, my kid would most definitely win." Little did I know, such a contest actually exists.
That's right -- the little terrors in the above photo aren't posing with their daddies for some sumo wrestling photo shoot. They're competing to see which one can cry the loudest.
In the end, 84 babies -- all born in 2006 -- took part in the contest, which happened this past weekend in Tokyo. In theory, it's held as a sort of prayer for the infant's health and growth, but really, I think they just did it 'cause it'd be funny.
That being said -- while the photo is hysterical -- anyone who's been driven to pulling their hair out by a screaming child knows that this is more cringe-worthy than comical.












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4-30-2007 @ 2:47PM
Amanda said...um...is that guy in the gown touching the sumo wrestlers dongs?
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4-30-2007 @ 2:48PM
Amanda said...um...why are sumo wrestlers holding the babies?
I guess I would cry too if a sumo wrestler tried to hold me:/
this picture just disturbs me.
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4-30-2007 @ 2:50PM
Amanda said...okay...the sumo on the left...is that a humongous sumo testicle or more fat rolls???
GAWD I need to go wash my eyes now...
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4-30-2007 @ 5:11PM
barbara said...child abuse much?
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