Challenges 1-20
1. The 101 Great Person Conga
To gather at least 101 people and perform a Conga on the Great Wall of China to the sounds of Black Lace's super hit!
Location: China - Created by: Louise Canny - Status: To Be Done
2. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Nugget
We shall visit the Wudang Mountains in China and seek an audience with a non-English speaking Shaolin Monk. Without the aid of an interpreter we will burst into our eccentric lesson on the martial arts we’ve learned from the Matrix. What will he rate our lesson out of 10?
China - Ian Henderson - TBD
We shall visit the Wudang Mountains in China and seek an audience with a non-English speaking Shaolin Monk. Without the aid of an interpreter we will burst into our eccentric lesson on the martial arts we’ve learned from the Matrix. What will he rate our lesson out of 10?
China - Ian Henderson - TBD
3. Ladyboy Tea Party
Challenged to transform ourselves into pretty Thai Ladyboys for a day, we'll shave, wear makeup and cute dresses, do each others hair and makeup... the lot. We’ll then have a lovely little tea party with scones and cup-cakes with likewise individuals!
Thailand - Matt (Marra) - DONE
4. United Colours of Britain
Prior to embarking on our little adventure, we are to collect as many kid-sized football tops as possible from professional football clubs in the UK. These are to be distributed to the underprivileged kids of India!
India - Irene Fowlem - DONE
5. Big Brothers
Some of the children orphanages in Cambodia are in an awful state. Babies hang suspended in string hammocks all day as there aren't enough volunteers or people to care for them. We'll volunteer our services to an orphanage for a weekend. Dedicating the time to be big brothers to every child in the orphanage.
Cambodia - Joanne Cranley, Kirsty Leslie - DONE
6. Blades of Thunder
Fuji Ice Palace in Singapore offers ice-skating lessons to Torvill and Dean wannabe's. We will take one day of lessons each and then perform the Bolero in diva style costumes!
Singapore - Brian Torbain - DONE
7. Kitchen Sink
Everyone's heard the saying "everything but the kitchen sink". We’ll leave the UK with our kitchen sink in our itinerary. We'll carry this with us for as long as possible.
UK Departure - Jo Gerrans - DONE
8. Gnome-Napping To kidnap (borrow) someone's Garden Gnome. We'll free the little blighter from his monotonous daily routine of guarding pond fish and will make sure he sends regular postcards back to his 'family" reassuring them that he's safe and well, missing them, but above all having the time of his life!
Asia - Navilluso, Ireland - IN PROCESS
9. Flash, Bang, Wallop
We are to create a Flash Mob with as many people as possible in a built up area. Have everyone looking up to the sky and then, as we both see fit, create an original and entertaining flash mob experience!
Tokyo - Tina Richmond - TBD
10. Where The Hell Are You
An inspiration to us all! We are to pay homage to the genius that is Matt Harding (www.wherethehellismatt.com) We will dance at as many exotic locations and awe-inspiring landmarks in the best way we know how.
Asia - Jordan Beveridge - IN PROCESS
11. Day of the Dice Men
For one day we'll hand our fates over to the roll of the dice. Rolling 2 dice at least once an hour and acting accordingly as per the rules below. Only stopping when every option has been completed at least once.
DICE RULES
2: Have a wrestling match, winner determined by tap-out.Loser is the winners bitch, and must behave like a dog (barking, humping legs etc) for the next 10 mins. Winner leads loser around on a leash.
3:Hail a cab, when asked where you want to go say "Follow that car" pointing to a car of your choice. Follow the car for 10 mins, and then hop out (paying first of course), wherever you are.
4:Hit the nearest clothes shop, choose one item of clothing (male or female) for each other. Buy it and wear it for the rest of the day.
5.One brother performs a song of their choice with appropriate dance moves. The other brother "hats" for coins from passers-by.
6:Both brothers can only move up or down the street by alternately leapfrogging one another - 10 leapfrogs each.
7: Hit the nearest bar, drink a beer at speed. Loser pays.
8: Do some free-running on the nearest available surface, shouting in French.
9: Enter the nearest bar/restaurant, arms around one another and head for the bathrooms without ordering anything.
10: Jump on the nearest public transport and play a game of hide and seek.One brother counts to 50 out loud, the other hides amongst the passengers. When found, the finder shouts: "Found you!". Roles reverse and start again. Continue for 10 minutes then off you get.
11: Pimpin' and Ho'in: One brother is the pimp, the other the ho'. Spend 10 minutes soliciting passersby, 1970s stylee.
12: Walk into the middle of the nearest street, stopping traffic and pretend to be long lost friends who have randomly bumped into one another abroad. Remain in the middle of the road chatting about old times and ignoring the traffic building up either side of you and the drivers. Keep going for as long as you can.
Asia - Daniel Gaffney - DONE
12. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Sherpa
The Sherpa people of Nepal are normally employed as "guides" and "carriers" by tourists visiting the Himalayas. These great people are known for their stamina and endurance. We'll turn the tables and carry some Sherpa's for a day making sure to finish with a Sherpa Race!
Nepal - Jose Miguel - TBD
13. Beggars Belief
Horrifically, some children are deliberately handicapped on the streets of India to increase their begging opportunities. Other than begging they have no other way to make money and no other prospects for the future. We'll spend some time with these children, buy them a meal and treat them kindly. If we can make them smile, hopefully we’ll make them feel human.
India - Brian O'Brien - TBD
14. Tickle a Tiger
We'll visit the Tigers at a Monastery near Kanchanaburi. We need to get up close and personal with these little kitty-cats and give the Tigers a kiss and tickle!
Thailand - Corrine - DONE
15. Ass to the Wind
We are to Sky Dive somewhere in Asia. Boring? Well, this dive will be performed as true Scotsmen. Kilt only, no underwear! Och Aye The Noo Jimmeeeeeeeeee!
Asia - Crystal Fife - TBD
16. Run Forest Run
We have as much athleticism and maneuverability as turnips. Somehow we'll recreate Sébastien Foucan's style and free-run over numerous attractions.
Philippines - Lyle Fowle - TBD
17. Aid the Elephant Sanctuary
To spend a weekend helping out with the elephants. We'll help to raise awareness of and protect these wonderful animals in a natural habitat by feeding, bathing, cleaning and playing with them.
Sri Lanka - Fiona Cunningham - DONE
18. Happy Place
Taking as many photographs as we can of people laughing in each country we visit. We'll create a collage and let everyone see where the happiest place on Earth is!
Asia - Neil Maguire - TBA
19 . Dodgy Delicacies
Lindsay will eat anything! (Look at the size of him) Both of us will try the following delicacies in each of the following countries;
China - Hoi Sam (Sea Slug)
Cambodia - Duck Egg With Embryo
Japan - Odori Ebi (Live Prawns!)
Japan - Blow Fish
Vietnam - Durian (A Smelly Fruit)
Cambodia - Fried Spider
Asocena - Stewed Dog Meat
Naturally, more "nasties" will follow!
Asia - Kelly Marshall, Carol Dally, Hermen Scannell, Willie O'Sullivan - IN PROCESS
20. Music Video
Choosing an appropriate song, we'll create a music video throughout our travels. The final product must involve wearing bikini's and washing a cow. Sexy!
Asia - Angela Cairns - TBD
Challenges 21-40
Challenged to transform ourselves into pretty Thai Ladyboys for a day, we'll shave, wear makeup and cute dresses, do each others hair and makeup... the lot. We’ll then have a lovely little tea party with scones and cup-cakes with likewise individuals!
Thailand - Matt (Marra) - DONE
4. United Colours of Britain
Prior to embarking on our little adventure, we are to collect as many kid-sized football tops as possible from professional football clubs in the UK. These are to be distributed to the underprivileged kids of India!
India - Irene Fowlem - DONE
5. Big Brothers
Some of the children orphanages in Cambodia are in an awful state. Babies hang suspended in string hammocks all day as there aren't enough volunteers or people to care for them. We'll volunteer our services to an orphanage for a weekend. Dedicating the time to be big brothers to every child in the orphanage.
Cambodia - Joanne Cranley, Kirsty Leslie - DONE
6. Blades of Thunder
Fuji Ice Palace in Singapore offers ice-skating lessons to Torvill and Dean wannabe's. We will take one day of lessons each and then perform the Bolero in diva style costumes!
Singapore - Brian Torbain - DONE
7. Kitchen Sink
Everyone's heard the saying "everything but the kitchen sink". We’ll leave the UK with our kitchen sink in our itinerary. We'll carry this with us for as long as possible.
UK Departure - Jo Gerrans - DONE
8. Gnome-Napping To kidnap (borrow) someone's Garden Gnome. We'll free the little blighter from his monotonous daily routine of guarding pond fish and will make sure he sends regular postcards back to his 'family" reassuring them that he's safe and well, missing them, but above all having the time of his life!
Asia - Navilluso, Ireland - IN PROCESS
9. Flash, Bang, Wallop
We are to create a Flash Mob with as many people as possible in a built up area. Have everyone looking up to the sky and then, as we both see fit, create an original and entertaining flash mob experience!
Tokyo - Tina Richmond - TBD
10. Where The Hell Are You
An inspiration to us all! We are to pay homage to the genius that is Matt Harding (www.wherethehellismatt.com) We will dance at as many exotic locations and awe-inspiring landmarks in the best way we know how.
Asia - Jordan Beveridge - IN PROCESS
11. Day of the Dice Men
For one day we'll hand our fates over to the roll of the dice. Rolling 2 dice at least once an hour and acting accordingly as per the rules below. Only stopping when every option has been completed at least once.
DICE RULES
2: Have a wrestling match, winner determined by tap-out.Loser is the winners bitch, and must behave like a dog (barking, humping legs etc) for the next 10 mins. Winner leads loser around on a leash.
3:Hail a cab, when asked where you want to go say "Follow that car" pointing to a car of your choice. Follow the car for 10 mins, and then hop out (paying first of course), wherever you are.
4:Hit the nearest clothes shop, choose one item of clothing (male or female) for each other. Buy it and wear it for the rest of the day.
5.One brother performs a song of their choice with appropriate dance moves. The other brother "hats" for coins from passers-by.
6:Both brothers can only move up or down the street by alternately leapfrogging one another - 10 leapfrogs each.
7: Hit the nearest bar, drink a beer at speed. Loser pays.
8: Do some free-running on the nearest available surface, shouting in French.
9: Enter the nearest bar/restaurant, arms around one another and head for the bathrooms without ordering anything.
10: Jump on the nearest public transport and play a game of hide and seek.One brother counts to 50 out loud, the other hides amongst the passengers. When found, the finder shouts: "Found you!". Roles reverse and start again. Continue for 10 minutes then off you get.
11: Pimpin' and Ho'in: One brother is the pimp, the other the ho'. Spend 10 minutes soliciting passersby, 1970s stylee.
12: Walk into the middle of the nearest street, stopping traffic and pretend to be long lost friends who have randomly bumped into one another abroad. Remain in the middle of the road chatting about old times and ignoring the traffic building up either side of you and the drivers. Keep going for as long as you can.
Asia - Daniel Gaffney - DONE
12. He Ain't Heavy, He's My Sherpa
The Sherpa people of Nepal are normally employed as "guides" and "carriers" by tourists visiting the Himalayas. These great people are known for their stamina and endurance. We'll turn the tables and carry some Sherpa's for a day making sure to finish with a Sherpa Race!
Nepal - Jose Miguel - TBD
13. Beggars Belief
Horrifically, some children are deliberately handicapped on the streets of India to increase their begging opportunities. Other than begging they have no other way to make money and no other prospects for the future. We'll spend some time with these children, buy them a meal and treat them kindly. If we can make them smile, hopefully we’ll make them feel human.
India - Brian O'Brien - TBD
14. Tickle a Tiger
We'll visit the Tigers at a Monastery near Kanchanaburi. We need to get up close and personal with these little kitty-cats and give the Tigers a kiss and tickle!
Thailand - Corrine - DONE
15. Ass to the Wind
We are to Sky Dive somewhere in Asia. Boring? Well, this dive will be performed as true Scotsmen. Kilt only, no underwear! Och Aye The Noo Jimmeeeeeeeeee!
Asia - Crystal Fife - TBD
16. Run Forest Run
We have as much athleticism and maneuverability as turnips. Somehow we'll recreate Sébastien Foucan's style and free-run over numerous attractions.
Philippines - Lyle Fowle - TBD
17. Aid the Elephant Sanctuary
To spend a weekend helping out with the elephants. We'll help to raise awareness of and protect these wonderful animals in a natural habitat by feeding, bathing, cleaning and playing with them.
Sri Lanka - Fiona Cunningham - DONE
18. Happy Place
Taking as many photographs as we can of people laughing in each country we visit. We'll create a collage and let everyone see where the happiest place on Earth is!
Asia - Neil Maguire - TBA
19 . Dodgy Delicacies
Lindsay will eat anything! (Look at the size of him) Both of us will try the following delicacies in each of the following countries;
China - Hoi Sam (Sea Slug)
Cambodia - Duck Egg With Embryo
Japan - Odori Ebi (Live Prawns!)
Japan - Blow Fish
Vietnam - Durian (A Smelly Fruit)
Cambodia - Fried Spider
Asocena - Stewed Dog Meat
Naturally, more "nasties" will follow!
Asia - Kelly Marshall, Carol Dally, Hermen Scannell, Willie O'Sullivan - IN PROCESS
20. Music Video
Choosing an appropriate song, we'll create a music video throughout our travels. The final product must involve wearing bikini's and washing a cow. Sexy!
Asia - Angela Cairns - TBD
Challenges 21-40