Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Hockern / Sport with a German Milking Stool

Is it a sport, art or maybe dance? No, it's Hockern!Germany's contribution to the world of odd games and sports is truly bizarre. Hockern (German for 'stools') is a little like competitive break dancing...only, break dancing using a milking stool. Competitors stand in front of the Hockern judges and show off their best stool movements (sorry). These will include spinning the stool on the floor,