Article 34403 See the spectacle of a Rolling Pin Throwing Competition from 1979

See the spectacle of a Rolling Pin Throwing Competition from 1979

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David Pescovitz
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Before state fairs became best known for Krispy Kreme doughnut burgers and other artery-hardening delights, they made the news for such compelling athletic activities as a Rolling Pin Throwing Competition. This clip is from the 1979 Iowa State Fair. Special bonus points for the soundtrack of a disco-ized theme from Close Encounters of the Third Kind. (via r/ObscureMedia)

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