23 Weird Awards - mental_floss on YouTube - List Show (246)

TL;DR

Unique awards like the Rotten Sneaker Contest and Ig Nobel Prizes celebrate unusual achievements globally.

Transcript

Hi I’m Paige. Welcome to the salon. This is Mental Floss on YouTube and did you know that every year, the state of Vermont hosts the Odor Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest? The competition is for kids between the ages of 5 and 15, and all you have to do to win is have the smelliest shoes. The judges take how worn the shoes are into consideration as wel... Read More

Key Insights

• 🏆 Various awards like the Merlin Awards and Psychic of the Year celebrate magic and psychic talents.
• 🦡 Some awards, like the Bad Sex in Fiction Award, humorously acknowledge unusual feats.
• 🏆 Unique awards like the Lantern Rouge and Foot in Mouth Award highlight achievements and blunders in different fields.
• 🏆 Awards such as the Golden Collar Awards and Mother Reader's Picture Book Awards celebrate achievements in entertainment and literature.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the Darwin Award and what does it honor?

The Darwin Award honors individuals who remove themselves from the human gene pool through ridiculous means, usually resulting in death.

Q: Who gives out the Ig Nobel Prizes and what do they honor?

The Ig Nobel Prizes, established in 1991, honor scientific achievements that make people both laugh and think, such as bizarre research on falling coconuts.

Q: What is the significance of the Lantern Rouge in the Tour de France?

The Lantern Rouge is awarded to the person who finishes last in the Tour de France and traditionally earns money through appearances post-race.

Q: How do the Stella Awards recognize absurd lawsuits?

The Stella Awards were given for wild lawsuits, such as a judge suing a dry cleaner for $65 million over a lost pair of pants.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Vermont hosts the Odor Eaters Rotten Sneaker Contest for kids with smelly shoes.

• Awards like the Darwin, Golden Raspberry, and Pigasus honor unique feats and films.

• From Psychic of the Year to Food Photographer of the Year, unusual awards celebrate diverse talents.