The Few, The Proud, The Wierd

The NFL has finished it's season. The NCAA is gearing up for March Madness, The NBA and NHL are in mid-season form. Pitchers and Catchers are reporting for Spring Training. It seems like the perfect time to take a look at some of the most bizarre sports from around the world. You will not believe some of the activities that you are about to see, but trust me, they are out there in this wonderful world of ours. Buckle up 'cause here we go:

The wife carry: Just hope that your spousal entity has not skipped her Jenny Craig regimen lately, because if she did, your going to need traction for a while.

Camel wrestling: This popular Thai sport pits two male camels against each other so that the stronger of the two can win the affection of the fairer of the species. As if the winner is going to want to engage in anything other than a nap after the competition. I didn't know there was a Viagra for Camels.

Cheese Roll chasing: Yes we have all seen this exhibition on the late edition of our local news. A bunch of fully "medicated" English running down a hill chasing after a wheel of cheese. It's a good thing they are "medicated" because half of them end up in the Emergency Room for a visit after this historic race.

Chess Boxing: How awesome is this sport? Your opponent takes your Queen and in response, you knock his Knight off. Come on.....the inventors of this hybrid sport must have had a few in them when they thought of this one.

Elephant Polo: Ah yes, the competition, the grace and beauty, the STINK. What the hell were they thinking when they thought of this sport in Thailand? Apparently one too many hits off of the Hookah inspired this activity.

Lawnmower Racing: yet another hybrid sport. Landscaping and NASCAR combined for those homeowners that refuse to let the mowing of their own lawns take more than 10 minutes. Fuel shortage, what fuel shortage? The OPEC nations are laughing all the way to the bank.

Thanks to Forbes for these great pictures of the world's most unique athletes in action. Thank God the baseball season is only six weeks away. Whew!!!!