Punkin Chunckin

So I have this thing that I absolutely love...

It's called "Punkin Chunckin"

It's on every year around Thanksgiving, and my mom will record it on the next time I'm visiting I can watch it. (which is usually Christmas, but this year happened to be March)

Basically, it's what it sounds like. People shoot pumpkins out of machines. and the prize? A trophy.

It is still the second most popular sport in Delaware (as far as I'm aware.)And it's cool because all the proceeds they make go to charity. (as far as i'm aware)

They have different categories. Torque (using twisted ropes),Trebuchet, human powered, catapult, and air cannon. It is so much fun to watch and I think it is interesting how many different ways people will come up with ways to launch pumpkins.

Pumpkins have to weight between 8 and 10 pounds and they have to stay intact until they hit the ground. There are more rules in each category.

If a Pumpkin breaks before hitting the ground, it's punkin pie.

The world record is 4 thousand 4 hundred something feet. Everyone is aiming for the coveted mile. Shooting a pumpkin over a mile.

And it's hosted by people from mythbusters.

Yes, I am a nerd. I LOVE Punkin Chunckin.