5 Bizarre Competitions That People Actually Take Seriously

Air Guitar World Championships – Finland

In Oulu, Finland, competitors take the stage with nothing but an invisible guitar and an absolute refusal to feel embarrassed. Contestants are judged on “airness” – the technical merit, stage presence and sheer commitment to rocking out on an instrument that doesn’t exist. There’s a registration fee, and competitors travel from around the world to compete. The winner gets a real guitar, but the real prize is being crowned the best in the world at pretending to play one. Air guitar isn’t a joke – it’s a lifestyle.