About Worm Charming

Maybe you’re soccer enthusiast like me or maybe you prefer volleyball, basketball, chess boxing, rugby or whatever. My last posting was about introducing Bansky to you, and this one I’ll let you know about a very incredible – and get this adjective on its pure meaning- sport. Ladies and gentleman: The Worm Charming.

Well, I think the name explains what it is by itself. In a certain amount of time, each competitor have to bring as many worms to the surface as they can, no matter how – but remember that dishwashing detergent has been banned. And “Rules of The British and European Federation of Wormcharmers include a plot no greater than 3 metres by 3 metres, a five-minute warm up period, a three-person team of charmer, catcher and counter and that all worms must be returned to the ground after the contest according to the British Association of Worm Length Supporters (BAWLS).”

A Federation of Wormcharmers.  Amazing, isn’t it?

The first time I read about it was in a Sarah Mason’s book (dude, all her books are very funny), where the principal character said that her brother, dressed as a cloud, was a very good worm collector. The entire story happens in England and I thought that it was the only place this competition, hm, takes place; but I was wrong: Canada and USA also have Worm charming festivals.

Here’s the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjRxUVLxdYI (the competition begins at 1’58’’)

By: 'Dani