Weird and Wonderful Competitions That Take Place Around the World

The Bubble Baba Challenge in Russia

The Bubble Baba Challenge is a race on the rapids of the Vuoksi River in Russia where people use sex dolls as flotation devices. A few pals made a joke about it around 2003. Then, it was held every year until it was banned in 2012. But this contest stayed popular, and in 2021, the Bubble Buba challenge came back as part of the Vuoksa water festival, which had just been brought back to life.
Dozens of riders rode their inflatable bikes across St. Petersburg to brave the waters at the reintroduced event, which some people have called the "highlight of the summer." Interestingly, competitors have to pass an alcohol test to get in.

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