Crybaby Sumo – Japan
Unlike the previously mentioned Naki Sumo, this lesser-known variation held in different regions has the same core idea: sumo wrestlers holding babies and competing to see who can make them cry first. But in some towns, the twist is that babies compete solo—with judges provoking them using masks and loud noises.
Parents line up, eager to have their baby burst into sobs—because crying is believed to bring health and drive out demons. The more dramatic the tears, the better. What’s strange is how serious everyone is about this pint-sized drama. Crying babies as a competitive sport? Yup. That’s a certified WTF.
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