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12 minGdoc-short

Synopsis

For over 50 years, Luling, Texas has hosted a world championship watermelon seed spitting competition during its annual Watermelon Thump Festival.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Phil, the quirky chief judge of the seed spitting contest.
  • See the unique Watermelon Thump Festival in Luling, Texas.
  • Find out about the world championship seed spitting competition.

Did You Know

  • Luling, Texas has hosted the Watermelon Thump Festival for 50 years.
  • Phil, the chief judge, is a former expatriate who lived in Europe.
  • The documentary has a runtime of 12 minutes.

Perfect For

Festival enthusiastsTexas culture fansCompetitive eating events
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Watermelon Thump Festival?

The Watermelon Thump Festival is an annual event held in Luling, Texas, featuring various activities including a world championship watermelon seed spitting competition.

Who is the chief seed spitting judge in the documentary?

The chief seed spitting judge is Phil, an underemployed former expatriate who returned home after years abroad in Europe.

How long has the Watermelon Thump Festival been held?

The Watermelon Thump Festival has been held for the last half century.

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