Literally beating the competition lying down, seven competitors lying on mats in the Montenegrin village of Brezna continue their battle to become Montenegro's 'Laziest Citizen' https://t.co/WaDmrQrwdN pic.twitter.com/lIa8NkbElf
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There is a stereotype that Montenegrins are lazy. Far from being offended at this allegation, the people of Brezna, Montenegro are competing to see who among them is the laziest.
The athletes must remain lying down in bed continuously. They are allowed 10 minute breaks every 8 hours to use the toilets. Otherwise, they are locked into a fierce competition to see who can exert as little physical effort as possible.
Brezna has held this annual contest for 12 years. The winner will earn €1,000 ($1,070 USD). As of yesterday, the 7 remaining athletes had kept lying down for 463 hours.
-via Dave Barry