The World’s Funniest Face Competition Is An Ancient Tradition
go all out: to make the greatest possible effort to do something
The World Gurning Championships is one of the most unusual contests in the world. Contestants go all out to see who can make the ugliest face. The exact history of this strange contest is unknown, but an 1852 newspaper article described it as an ancient tradition.
This year, Claire Lister won the women’s title for the eighth time, while Tommy Mattinson won his 19th men’s championship. For Tommy, gurning is more than a competition—it’s a family tradition. “My dad was a ten-time champion, and now my grandchildren are learning too,” he said.
Preparation is no joke for serious competitors. Jed Eccles trains for hours daily, and keeping the tradition is important to him. He said, “Once it’s gone, it’s gone. We need to keep it going.”
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