Inspired by Florida's reputation for bizarre and outrageous news stories, the Florida Man Games put competitors through hilarious, chaotic, and uniquely Floridian challenges. This satirical competition is a tongue-in-cheek take on the legendary exploits of "Florida Man", the fictional embodiment of wild, often unbelievable headlines.
Last year's competitions included crowd-pleasers like:
"They're born ready for the trophy and ready for the title," Bruns said. "Each year, someone new has to be born for it."
The Florida Man Games aren't just for the competitors -- spectators are encouraged to dive into the action as well. Guests could:
Announcer Che Durena summed up the spirit of the games perfectly:
"It's exactly on-brand the way I thought it would be," he said. "It's the right level of grimy, extravagant, and debaucherous. It's exactly what I want. It's a lot of people day drinking, getting sunburnt, and just acting foolish in the best way possible."
Croix Bruns took it a step further, comparing the Florida Man Games to the Olympics -- but with gator tossing.
"They don't have a contest where you've got to hold your beer and fight someone else at the same time," he said.
The "Florida Man" phenomenon gained national attention in 2013 when a viral Twitter account (@_FloridaMan) began sharing real-life, often ridiculous news headlines, such as:
The Florida Man Games take this spirit of absurdity, mischief, and questionable decision-making and turn it into an annual spectacle of athleticism (or lack thereof).
As Round 2 of the Florida Man Games wraps up, one thing is clear: this is a competition unlike any other. It's a celebration of all things wild, weird, and uniquely Floridian -- with plenty of beer, sunburns, and gator-related antics along the way.
So, if you think you have what it takes to join the ranks of the world's worst superhero, start training now. Because next year, the legend of Florida Man will only grow stronger.