Where else but Japan would you find something as insane as this - a competition where sumo wrestlers vie to see who can make their opponent’s baby burst into tears first.

College sumo wrestlers hold toddlers Rion Yuine, left, and Seira Aoki during a contest known as Crying Sumo on Saturday in Tokyo, Japan.

Babies face each other and are coaxed to cry. The first to bawl is declared the winner. The ritual is a wish for the good health of the children, as crying reputedly is beneficial for babies.

Lots more here - my favorite is the kid who’s so bored by the thing, he/she plum fell asleep.

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