Join The Reel Knewz Gang as they dive into Atherstone’s wild and dangerous “Atherstone Ball Game.” Known for its chaotic, rule-free play, this high-risk event has earned a reputation as one of the most intense and unpredictable ball games in the UK.
The game takes place on Shrove Tuesday and encompasses Long Street, the main street in town, where store owners are careful to board up their windows before the game starts. A giant ball is thrown from above, and then players vie for its possession. The only rules are that the game stays on Long Street and that no one kills anyone else, although it can become violent. The game begins at 3:00 PM and ends at 5:00 PM when the person with the ball at that time is deemed the winner.
The game must stay on Long Street and you can’t kill anyone. So many traditions like throwing sweets out the windows for the kids throwing out penny’s and there is a golden penny you win a prize if you find it. They always give the kids a kick of the ball as well.
A very clever baby orangutan at the Twycross Zoo in Atherstone, Warwickshire UK , gleefully prepared a soft bed of materials that could effectively cushion her body little against a crash landing. This baby Orangutan has some fun building a crash mat from wood shavings and jumping from a height…
A rather buoyant, relentlessly playful baby Diana monkey at the Twycross Zoo in Atherstone, Warwickshire UK repeatedly attempted to garner the attention of his/her frustrated mother who was clearly having none of it. Perhaps the little one was just too young to take a hint. The bouncy baby Diana monkey…
A rather pensive, but hungry black-tailed prairie dog at the Twycross Zoo in in Atherstone, Warwickshire UK munched away on a stalk of broccoli and other salad items without ever taking his eyes off of what was going on around him. The effect is oddly mesmerizing Munching on his broccoli…
In January 2017, a curious chimpanzee at the Twycross Zoo in Atherstone, Warwickshire UK, left the comfort of a warm enclosure and braved the icy chill that came with the first snow of the year. Rather than running back inside, the chimp gathered up snow from the ground, made a…
In September 2016, a Western lowland gorilla named Ozala at the Twycross Zoo cradled her newborn baby in her arms while a seemingly jealous older brother named Lopes pounded his chest, made faces and even slapped his mother in an effort to get her attention. Rather than reacting harshly, however,…
The CGBros have released an impressive visual effects reel for veteran digital artist David Horsley. It features behind-the-scenes footage of David and his team's work in such films as Ender's Game, Life of Pi, Star Wars, and others. You can check out more of his work on Vimeo. David is…
Lori Dorn
Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.
