June 08, 2005
Venting mobile frustration
Meanwhile … Germans test their phone arms
While several cities squabble over who will get to host some running, jumping and throwing event in 2012, Germany is this month holding a far more important sporting contest. Around 160 competitors, and the world's press, are expected to descend on Bielefeld on June 25 for Germany's first mobile phone lobbing competition. "People often get annoyed with their mobile phones and want to chuck them as far as they can," said event organizer Virpi Staar. "Now is their chance." There are differing opinions on the best models to use to get the further distance, but competition rules stipulate they must weigh between 200 and 400 grams. Winners of the German event will qualify for the world championships in Finland this August.
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