ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (AP) 鈥� The Florida Man Games are back for Round 2, as teams from around the state gather to prove they have what it takes to join the ranks of the world鈥檚 worst superhero.
Following the success of last year's inaugural in downtown St. Augustine, organizers have moved Saturday's event a few miles away to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds, where they expect to have room for more spectators and tailgating.
The games, which start a 9 a.m. and last all day, will be hosted by Florida comedians and .
Poking fun at the state鈥檚 reputation for bizarre stories, last year's teams competed in Florida-themed events like the Evading Arrest Obstacle Course and Beer Belly Sumo Wrestling. New events added this year include Hurricane Party Prep: Grocery Aisle Brawl and Human Beer Pong.
Ten teams from around the state, from Fort Myers to Pensacola, will compete. Last year's winner, team Hanky Spanky from St. Augustine, is returning to defend their snakeskin championship belt. Also competing this year is an all-female team called the Ball Busters.
Besides watching the events, guests will have a chance to get up to Florida Man shenanigans themselves. They will be able to interact with alligators from and ride a mechanical alligator. The games will also feature a show by " " and lawnmower racing hosted by hosted by NASCAR driver Jeffery Earnhardt.
The 鈥淔lorida Man鈥� phenomenon seeped into the nation鈥檚 conscience thanks in part to a Twitter account that started in 2013 with the handle @_FloridaMan. The account touted 鈥渞eal-life stories of the world鈥檚 worst superhero,鈥� sharing news headlines such as 鈥淔lorida Man Bites Dog to 鈥楨stablish Dominance鈥欌�� and 鈥淔lorida Man Tried to Pay for McDonald鈥檚 With Weed.鈥�
The Associated Press
