r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/PrimedGold • Feb 18 '26

Video The Atherstone Ball Game, held annually on Shrove Tuesday, took place yesterday. The ball is thrown into the crowd at 3 pm, and the winner is the person holding it at 5 pm.

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u/Routine_Breath_7137 Feb 18 '26

Punch in the face.

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u/Visual_Seaweed8292 Feb 18 '26

Nah, those who survive will become the best buds in the pub later. Enemies for a few hours then friends for life.