This is some kind of living nightmare. In England, they have this Tough Guy race, sort of a masochists’ marathon, where people run through fire, swim in mud, hang from cargo nets, and I don’t know, probably even get eviscerated and eat Brussels sprouts.
So say you’ve entered, and you’re choking in a pool of sludge, you’ve pushed yourself to the limit, and you look behind you and the next participant looks familiar, what with his red cape and blue outfit and…
“Darn you, Superman! You can’t be in this! Of course you’re a freaking tough guy! Hey, spread it around, Superman is now living off extreme sports prize money! What a complete jerk!”
A competitor gestures to the crowd during the Tough Guy event in Perton, central England, January 27, 2008. REUTERS/Darren Staples
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Disqualify that man! He’s no tough guy — he’s a Belgian!!!
- Posted by John C AbellMan, that John 3:16 guy will go anywhere.
- Posted by Charlene…all was well until the Kryptonite toss…
- Posted by KSure, he’s a tough guy. That just means you should use a pressure cooker or simmer for a very long time.
- Posted by Shawn Hendricks“Crowd,” as distinct from “fans.”
- Posted by Shawn HendricksI see the problem. Here’s mud in yer’ eye.
- Posted by Shawn HendricksThey are probably just trying to toughen up so they can be extras in the Braveheart sequel..
You’d think eating English food would be punishment enough..
- Posted by Dee T