Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

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Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by South West Claret. » Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:33 pm

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-us-canada-66025604

What next :D
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by elwaclaret » Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:38 pm

I do hope it wasn’t some weird dream but I’m sure Sandy Tozvik did a version of that carrying a pig on her back in Denmark.
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by randomclaret2 » Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:16 am

Popular in Kazakhstan as well of course 😉
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by dsr » Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:48 am

When you say "only in America", I take it that you haven't read the bit about it being a Scandinavian tradition since the 1800's? :?
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by CharlieinNewMexico » Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:14 am

Why “of course “?
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by TheOriginalLongsider » Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:53 am

I’ve seen a sprint at Ffos Las racecourse where husbands carried their wives whilst sprinting down the track! Also their is an annual UK championship

https://youtu.be/2wfCkOTqBBg?feature=shared
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by Lip » Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:09 am

My wife has carried me for years. 😉
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by Im_not_Robbie_Blake » Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:12 am

It happens in this country too. I know someone who takes part.
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by Clarets4me » Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:41 am

dsr wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:48 am
 When you say "only in America", I take it that you haven't read the bit about it being a Scandinavian tradition since the 1800's? :?
Yes, Norway, Finland and Estonia particularly ...
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by Peter Loo » Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:44 am

Clarets4me wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:41 am
 Yes, Norway, Finland and Estonia particularly ...
Getting so popular these days don't you think :P
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by TheFamilyCat » Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:53 pm

Im_not_Robbie_Blake wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:12 am
 It happens in this country too. I know someone who takes part.
Carrying her home from the pub because she's ****** doesn't count.
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by TheFamilyCat » Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:54 pm

Peter Loo wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:44 am
 Getting so popular these days don't you think :P
Surely only a matter of time before it's in the Olympics
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by JohnMac » Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:40 pm

I think the full range of Scandanavian flags may shed some light on the origin.
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by bobinho » Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:50 pm

I will most definitely NOT be taking part in this….🤔😳🥴🫣

I will most definitely NOT be telling her I said that….
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by Wokingclaret » Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:16 pm

I can't lift mine :shock:
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Re: Wife carrying race (only in the America of course)

Post by Bosscat » Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:24 pm

Wokingclaret wrote: ↑
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:16 pm
 I can't lift mine :shock:
I'm saying nowt she is sat next to me ...


OW! That hurt 🤣
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