Think you can do a decent seagull impression? Have I got the competition for you.
· Apr 27, 2023 · NottheBee.com

That's right if your bird call includes the world's most annoying bird, the coastal town of De Panne, Belgium, has the contest for you: a seagull screeching competition.

Take a listen.

If that's not enough to make you cover your sandwich and look dreadfully into the skies, I don't know what is.

The contest had about 50 participants, and each shrieker was awarded up to 15 points by the judges for their sound and up to 5 points for their behavior.

The contest was held to soften the image of the pesky sky rats.

"We thought why not get more sympathy for those seagulls because they are part of the coast, there is no coast without seagulls," Jan Seys, president of the jury and head of communications of the Flanders Marine Institute, told Reuters.

I guess that's why no one did a Finding Nemo imitation.

Next year, I say we combine the competition with what they're doing at the Venice hotels.

The patrons can spray the competitors with water guns while they try to steal food off people's plates.

That's a show I'd pay to see!

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