The 10 Stupidest Sports in Existence

Sports are meant to be for recreation and fun, but some sports just shouldn't exist. We've compiled a list of sports that are either ridiculous, confusing or just don't make sense. Don't try these at home, well most of them, especially extreme ironing or ferret legging, or cheese rolling, really, just don't try any of them.

10. Pro MiniGolf
The PGA of Minigolf? You bet ya! There's a masters championship in Myrtle Beach where the best of the best compete! Maybe when Tiger Woods retires he can compete in the PMG Championships. It would take some extensive training on his part though, since Woods has yet to master the swinging log, opening and closing drawbridge or the dreaded loop-de-loop.

9. Curling
OK, so maybe some people think Curling, is actually a sport. But honestly, what is the point? Sliding stones across a strip of ice to a target, with people frantically sweeping in the stone's path, hardly constitutes a sport. This is one of those sports that only makes sense when you've had too much to drink in an extremely cold climate, where there is really nothing else to do.
8. Crab Racing
This can't be a terribly exciting sport, but if crab racing sounds interesting to you, head to the Buccoo Village of Tobago in March and you can cheer on your favorite crab and is jockey. Yes, they have jockeys. Don't mock it, this is serious business. Each crab is harnessed with a piece of string and prodded by their jockey to run in the right direction. Afterwards the local people celebrate with a dinner of fresh boiled crab. Any guesses as to where they get the crab?


7. Mountain Unicycling (MUni)
This sport actually seems kind of badass. Really, it takes some serious balls (or lack of) to ride a unicycle at all, let alone an all-terrain one. But, the people who do this, may not be the smartest of people. Honestly, the chances of serious injury, are pretty good.

6. Rock, Paper, Scissors
Although it is cool, a part of me thinks that school yard games should stay put. Still, the USARPS League, yes there is an official league, has taken this age-old game to an insane level, with official rules, tournaments and prizes up to $50,000. Some may argue that it takes cunning and skill to master the art of the rock, the paper and the scissors, but these are probably the people that couldn't make their high school football team.

5. Extreme Ironing
Why? Sure, these people must have some skill to do what they're doing. Extreme ironing has taken place in many places including on a mountainside, in a canoe, while skiing and while parachuting, but, really, what's the point? Extreme ironing just takes an activity no one really likes doing in the first place and makes it uncomfortable.
4. Cheese Rolling
This sport answers the age-old question, which is faster, man or cheese? Oh wait, no one asked that question? Well, apparently no one told that to the masses that gather at Cooper's Hill in Gloucester, U.K. for the annual Cheese Rolling. Many compete, dozens get hurt, but there can be only one master of the cheese.

3. World Beard and Mustache Championships
OK, so this may not be a sport, exactly, it's more of a competition, and it takes much preparation and planning. But it's still, a little ridiculous. Men from all over the world compete in the two categories, mustaches and beards to see who has the best facial hair, in the world. If you're interested, there is a beard Team USA , but this team is for dedicated facial hair enthusiasts only.
2. Wife-Carrying
This sport is not for the weak. Men carry their wives over their shoulders through an obstacle course that can consist of mud, sand and water. The woman just hangs on, as the man does all the work. Still, it all seems a little ridiculous, especially when you read the rules and discover that the wife, doesn't even have to be your own!

1. Ferret Legging
Leave it to the English to continue such a ridiculous sport. Ferret Legging consists of a ferret legger, a pair of pants and a ferret, you do the math. Competitors tie the bottoms of their pants closed, drop a ferret down their pants, then cinch the top closed tightly with a belt. Who ever can last the longest with the ferret in their pants wins. An angry ferret with sharp teeth and claws, trapped in a pair of pants can only lead to a lot of blood, scratching and biting. But, what really confuses me is why people still choose to participate?