People love a good competition, no matter what it is. Whether you're the most convincing air guitarist, you can run incredibly fast in high heels, or happen to be a sumo wrestler with a penchant for making babies cry, there's something out there for you! It's just a matter of finding the right contest to show off your skills.
Trying to understand how these competitions came about will have you feeling very confused, indeed. Click through this gallery to discover some of the most unusual contests from around the world.