American Reacts to WIFE CARRYING World Championship

[@VompoVompatti]

By just attending (as a competitor) you can factually say that you've represented your country in a world championship event. That's a pretty nice reward by itself.

[@Xerrea]

To me it also looked the wife was extra happy with the beaver smacking, so extra reward must a wife in a better “mood”. Makes me wonder who actually took the initiative to make it into a race.

[@miskbalder]

Trust me, Finland is the country where things like this are invented in the Sauna after 10 beers and some vodka 😂

[@gamerbear84]

I can particularly see the prize being figured out that way. "But my wife is way more fat, that ain't fair." "Ooh, but what about IF you win, you win MORE?" "Like... my wife's weight in something?" "Hmmm.. Beer!" "Kippis!"

[@kaurnurm]

It used to be popular in Estonia as well, I haven't really followed lately. Glad they mentioned the "Estonian method" :D We won 11 years in a row (1998-2008)

[@Alexandros.Mograine]

Its still "popular" in Estonia, but its the kind of thing people generally dont talk about.

[@DerAlteMann1974]

This is how sports should be... FUN... not business

[@scar445]

that is such a nordic response. "Got any tips for our first time??" "You run, you stay calm on his shoulders." also: such a couple thing. Her: "IM SO HAPPYY!!" Him: visibly dying from exhaustion

[@HailHeidi]

🤣

[@asjaosaline5987]

Estonian have won this even 10 times in row, i was actually happy,that Lithuania and Russia won this even atlest once. otherwise its Finnish Estonian dominance there. And actually you dont need big weight difference. Estonia couple who won most they had 16kg weight difference.

[@gindrinkersline3285]

Finland also organizes the annual Air Guitar World Championships! :)

[@Narangarath]

And let's not forget all the various miscellaneous-item-throwing competitions like rubber boot throwing or Nokia phone throwing, if we're talking about fun championships. 😄

[@House_of_Caine]

@@Narangarath Also swamp football.

[@jankro1]

And the mosquito swatting contest

[@Songfugel]

Loved how much fun they were having, since that is the main point of these crazy World Championships we have in Finland. There is or used yo be Air guitar WC, mobile phone throwing WC, mosquito swatting WC (but I think greenpeace made them stop that) etc 😂

[@House_of_Caine]

Not to mention rubber boot throwing, table drumming, swamp football, etc etc

[@juhanivaltonen2456]

Nothing to worry what they said in speakers about runners. Only positive things nothing downgrading. Love from finland

[@Juusopuuso707]

I love the commentary of the run. "and he keeps shooting" (on the camera). and towards the end it was just "it seems to get a little on his breath. his eyes are rolling like disks". Always fun to see people react to our fun competitions.

[@ilaril]

Anyone can take part. All you need is someone willing to carry or be carried. It's World Championship just because it wasn't done anywhere else, and it was fun and quirky for people all around the world.

[@asjaosaline5987]

DIfferent versions of this event is spread acrosse the word USA has mutiple event on different states, UK has and other countrys they are usually local qualification events and have more loose rules, but finland has strict rules and world championship level.

[@SK-nw4ig]

Definitely come and participate! We beed to see that video 🎉

[@Vazlist]

You guys should go over there and participate one of these years, Heidi :D

[@jonel5001]

We also have boot throwing and cell phone throwing competitions. Not so serious, happiest country, remember :D

[@sliceofheaven3026]

This is more of a fun event in Finland than an actual serious sport.

[@mikoske]

I'll happily cheer for USA if Heidi comes to Finland to do this. Also why not go for the costume as well with the llama onesie... I'll bring the cheeseballs!

[@HailHeidi]

LOL deal!!

[@noodih]

Welcome to the Finland, we have: Wife Carrying World Championship Turku Castle Tournament Swamp Soccer World Championship Milking Stool Throw Championship Air Guitar World Championship Chili Eating World Championship Mölkky World Championship And many other, wierd things and after that Sauna.

[@Kelsea-2002]

Happy Mother's Day Heidi.These are competitions that I love. The placement doesn't matter - the only thing that matters is the fun factor.

[@citizenkane4831]

Finland is olso known for having an an winter swim competition every year. They cut up an 25 (or 50) long meter pool in a lake where everybody who like to take part can do. Another wierd game finland have is swampsoccer, ytes the pitch is a swamp. Sa it demands a lot of stamina playing a whole game

[@janihaavisto79]

Love the other American couple. You were ashamed of that site. Lol😂

[@MsElias64]

Thank's.👍

[@jargien240]

You better show this to your hubby Heidi. Get him training for the next trip ^^

[@asjaosaline5987]

Estonian carry is most effective carry method, but most useful will be if Man can keep his hands free and woman can lock his leg under man's jaw line. To do that its most sense if woman dont crip the man body and instead but her hands in man back and pushes herself foward, and it expects that woman has little strength in her hands.

[@Morhgoz]

Hi Heidi,I used to play the Robber character, or his legend, this competion kinda is based in local kids amusment park for like 2-3 summers, until it was shot down because it was in so bad condition at the end...

[@MustaLaatta]

Snjou this is true - we Finns are bit odd.

[@markogronfors3826]

no nii...

[@peterarmoton2685]

thanks for this video, it made me so happy😂

[@cammie90]

happy that you found Kara and Nates channel. i have followed them for about 2 years, awesome content!

[@mikkomalinen2641]

Loved it when wifey was over the moon after they finished whilst guy was just about to die.

[@3XLDave]

10:46 Look! Jim Gaffigan was one of the announcers.

[@davidbigd9047]

I just have to mention, the fireman carry in this video isn’t the 1 know from the Army. The best fireman carry is where the person carried is across both of your shoulders which is what the military uses - not only 1 shoulder.

[@grabtharshammer]

it is also what the Firemen use 😁

[@matikaevur6299]

well, in corporate events it can also be secretary or PA carrying ..

[@linnea9017]

Kara and Nate is the biggest travel channel. They have now gone to 105 ! countries. If you want to get tips and ideas about where you are going you should watch them. Regardless they are a lot of fun. :)

[@Psychphuq]

Glad you enjoyed Kara & Nate... Not the only crazy competition they've been in... 🤭

[@Tiax776]

It also becomes harder after the water obstacle because your clothes get heavier.

[@HailHeidi]

True, I didn't even think about that!

[@Idefixu]

We also have Air Guitar World Championships (since 1996, no need to know how to play because you have no guitar, the wilder the choreography, the better, competitors from all over the world), Swamp Football (Soccer) Championships, Mosquito Killing Contest... and what else... in Finland.

[@k.l.7788]

At 13:28 the guy was just saying some of the contestants eyes were rolling around in their heads out of exhaustion. 😂

[@TPacoustic]

You should see the swamp soccer world championships.😀

[@0oma0]

Nobody mentioned Heavy Knitting? One of the finnish peculiar things also. Who else could invent something that crazy and fun.

[@timppao4664]

And in male if u go solo, u can Barrow somone fiwe or ask random lady in crowd😂

[@Nemioke]

Military here is not active combat service. It's about defending the country and preparing - we have one, umm, volatile and big neighbour. So, it's seen as OK. Also, we tend to overdo our introvercy and quietness a bit. We have no smalltalk and we're direct, but not blunt or rude. We just sometimes embrace the silence and camaraderie without speaking. We still appreciate company and friends and are generally friendly - although very talkative foreigners may be seen like an over-eager puppy until we get used to it (and they get used to more Silent Finns). Come and visit!

[@eddiec1961]

I think that was great fun, if you and your fella attempt it he should practice before you go to build up his stamina

[@Sammenluola]

This was hilarious to watch with you! 😂

[@valveillen]

i live in finland and have never gone to see this but this video made me so excited haha!

[@machinegod3000]

This Championship is a sneaky way to convince your wife to loose some weight.

[@stevenvanhulle7242]

Not when you can win her weight in beer.

[@kaljaukko5439]

Heidi is pretty common name here in Finland also. 😄👍❤️

[@FinUgShiet]

This was frickin' awesome :D

[@finnishculturalchannel]

Of course it's World Championship. D'oh! It's much more grandiose that way. It's one thing that these small local competitions and sports get worldwide media coverage and that people travel from far to take part in them, but the striking thing is that they have become internationally held. E.g. Wife carrying competitions are held E.g. in the UK, the US and in Australia. There's a similar good video about the UK competition, as the one you watched: "We tried Wife Carrying the UK'S weirdest sport". Truly brutal stuff. Of course they are just held on a national level, because the World Championships are held in Finland. If wife carrying seems like a sport for you, there are also other similar sports/competitions to dug into, like: Hobby Horse, Swamp Soccer World Championship, Air Guitar World Championships and my personal favorite Summer Ice Fishing. I don't know if Mölkky World Championship and Nordic Walking World Championship can be added to the list or if they are just serious competitive sports, but they are gaining popularity around the world. Then there are such sports and competitions, which are just too ridiculous to even mention.

[@artofstormdancing3319]

There's also mobile phone throwing, rubber boot throwing, vihta throwing world championship contests in Finland...

[@rainertuominen4242]

Just a point, not important with 250 meters, important "obstacle course". Really asking your husband about participating in the event is of crucial importance... Regarding the commentary, competitors getting out of breath reaching the first obstacle was commented on as was specifically the American couple putting in the energy of filming themselves midst the competition (compliment, doing anything extra is clearly welcomed) and returning competitors get more comments like recap of previous archivements 🇫🇮 Or you could try another competition like booththrowing World Championship, European size 43 for gents, size 38 for ladies kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4iwaKVugbGcmbs

[@kenglasson2920]

Hey I just had a bad day then watched this with you and your smile and laughter and yes, cheered me up and kick started my day. Thank you, you are the unexpected gift from the heart. ❤

[@HailHeidi]

I'm so glad your day got better! ❤

[@ZoneCracker]

Suddenly I need a wife.

[@juniusluriuscatalus6606]

Finland is quite nice but a bit expensive. We can also be quite silent, but after a few beers, it's we might open up a bit.

[@grahamgresty8383]

The day would be very long in Finland's summer so it could go on into the 'night' because, near the artic circle there would be no dark!

[@jkausti6737]

One funny thing is that the rules state that you have to carry a wife, but also that it doesn't have to be your wife.

[@incognitones5604]

Adding weight that most soldiers would complain about doesn't make it easier to sprint.

[@jamesandthefatcat9464]

Go for it Heidi. take your husband just gO!! take the Challenge!!

[@Bukoe]

The lactic acid you get in your legs is extreme its painful as hell =) and oohh you said you did the 400m same as me so you decently know what lactic acid feels like :P

[@peterarmoton2685]

if you win, you win your wifes weight beer😂

[@vaisukala5127]

If you plan on visiting Finland, and I really hope you do, I have to give you a fair warning... Google translate doesn't do Finnish well. Just speak English. Most Finns under the age of 50 can hold a conversation in English when it comes to general vocabulary. Any specialized tips in wife carrying might be lost in translation though :)

[@jadu79]

here are films about slightly different things (which are English subtitles) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKLaeHmao8x3r7s and winter swimming but it needs no translation kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3qrfKWOftOmf9U they usually have to remove the ice in the morning they are going to race and he said the temperature in the water is +0.4C in the river

[@lasserautiainen3162]

So Heidi are we having wife carrying content this summer on this channel?

[@markoitmard]

My birth place, and this was first taking place in the yard of the school.

[@ChristianLax-gh5tu]

I'm not 100 but the second before you asked for the Finnish words No niin, the dude in the speaker said it.

[@glaubhafieber]

We singles feel left out 😂

[@dkunimar]

Love your giggles in this reaction. Another unusual world championship hosted by my finnish brothers is that of Airguitar! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIHTmWmOdsZ4d80

[@Nevis1988]

So when we get video from your race? :D

[@50043211]

😂🤣😂 PERKELE!

[@bigfrankfraser1391]

i tried to compete in that, but got banned on account of well, you know heidi, but for those who dont: im big frank, 7'2" and married to a lovely 4'8" lady

[@paanikki]

That is actually serious sports to some people. You don't even need to be a couple in real life, you can compete with any teammate. The higher the price, "wife's" weight in beer, the harder it is to win. So. people have very different tactics.

[@makaveli6363]

Carrying american wife you need Forklift.

[@rokualvin6428]

Love the caveman history of where this came from. Grab the girls and run.

[@esaholmberg]

This could be couple bonding, but it doesn't have to be one's own wife they're carrying... ;)

[@ralfhaggstrom9862]

Yes heidi, you just sign up .......

[@gerbentvandeveen]

It's in the Netherlands. Now 23:38. And then wait another 15 hours? Happy Mother's Day. From a father of 2 unborn children. 24 years together. With the woman. What I give ALL for! But no children. That's a medical thing. Greetings from Spakenburg, the Netherlands. Gerben T and Gabrielle.

[@alvinmjensen]

I always associate it with Finland, but I guess it's not only there. I know several countries have bridal races based on the same recipe.

[@sasapetroski981]

Always good race😂😂😂

[@avari6167]

Lets go then. I can carry you 😊

[@nervanderi]

There is a rumor that Denis Rodman has taken a part of this...

[@penaarja]

😂❤️This

[@odin741]

Would be interesting if your hubby was a Royal Marines Commando... They yomp with 45Kg packs all the time lol

[@eizen3810]

wanna take on the race? if what i was in Forces ESTSOF

[@williamwatitwa3534]

It cant be on your bucket list if you are not the one carrying, you should have a husband carying contest then you can have it on your bucket list

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Well is it on your bucket list, or not?

[@mindaugasbilliunas5329]

Lithuanian ❤🎉

[@lintu25]

May i carry your huspend? and is it offical if price is weight of beer? Just laughts and fun!

[@vaudou74]

i m one head shorter than my wife and around the same weight....i would die mid run i guess.😅

[@Karl_Ranseier]

Heidi, new entry on your bucketlist? Got a strong husband?

[@arihulkkonen2698]

Hello heidi😄❤🌻

[@Jarzze61]

🇫🇮👍😜

[@Matjo7588dk]

Testing message..

[@baramuth71]

250 meter are 820 feet

[@Benski1972]

Completely unrelated question but... How fit is your Hubby? Hahahahahahaha

[@maestrobash7822]

Humans are designed for lost distance running. Sprinting just doesn't fit our physique.

[@xalau5270]

Are you ready to be carried?

[@Harv72b]

They didn't quite get the fireman's carry down (she should be across both of his shoulders), but good on them for traveling so far to do something unique! After seeing the other American entry, there is a high probability that you will be introduced to something called Ladybaby in the future. 😈😂

[@cellevangiel5973]

It says"wife" is that checked and can't you carry your girlfriend?

[@anttikalpio4577]

In Finnish it’s eukko. Which is a funny old term for female partner. Doesn’t have to be partner through marriage in modern language. Back in the old days you obviously didn’t have an eukko without getting married first 😅

[@chane1406-s7x]

Will you do Eurovision react?

[@jormalonnberg1578]

I hope Your Man is strong enough to carry you that 250 meters, in a minute and some seconds. Is He?? I think 250m is long when carry some 50kilos "meat" on shoulders. Legs must be burning after that.

[@ChrisWinters_993]

Hi

[@pasiholtta]

Just Google "Eukonkanto" for mor info! 😄