New Sport Alert: Ferret Legging

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Ferret legging, also known as “put ‘em down” and “ferret – down – trousers,” is a sport that’s been popular among coal miners in Yorkshire, England. The Official Dictionary of Unofficial English defines it as “an endurance test or stunt in which ferrets are trapped in pants worn by a participant”. The male-only contestants put live ferrets inside their trousers; the winner is the one who is the last to release the animals. The world record is five hours and thirty minutes. Yes, that’s 5 hrs and 30 minutes.

Rick Reill made this popular awhile back in his book “Sports From Hell.” But just in case you’re unfamiliar with it . . .