‘World’s laziest man’ crowned after lying still for 33hours while wearing a NAPPY in bizarre ‘lie flat’ competition

THIS is the bizarre moment dozens of nappy-clad contestants lie motionless on mattresses in a shopping centre as they compete in a “laziness” contest.

Footage shows the hundreds of contestants slobbing around on mattresses surrounding an escalator.

They could be seen tossing and turning as they were watched by the umpire, ensuring they weren’t breaking the contest’s strict rules.

The last few contestants appeared a bit stiff as they battled it out for the “world’s laziest man” title.

About 240 contestants entered the strange competition, which saw the organisers hand out mattresses to the lazy contestants.

The rules allowed competitors to use their mobile phone, read books, order takeaways and turn over.

However sitting up and going to the loo was strictly against the rules.

The laziness event took place in Baotou, Inner Mongolia, China and began at 10:18 on November 15 before ending surprisingly the next day.

After 33 hours and 35 minutes at 19:53 on November 16 the winner was declared.

Some brought their own blankets, power banks and food, and other competitors wore nappies in order to stay on the mattress without leaving.

Although some wore nappies, the contestant only lasted 33 hours, less than two days.

One contestant seemed to have been sent on his way after sitting up and putting his shoes back on.

The contest was organised by a home-furnishings brand and this was the third edition of the so-called “lie-flat competition”.

Organisers said that there was no fixed end time for the contest and it would continue until the last three remaining were determined.

Entrants with health issues were excluded and if someone fell ill, they were instructed to inform staff immediately.

By the 24-hour mark, a total of 186 contestants had quit and just 54 remained.

The young man who won, was dubbed “the world’s laziest man,” and received CNY 3,000 (GBP 323).

The peculiar “lie-flat” competition is coming to a host of other cities with the home furnishings company saying they are set to stage similar competitions in Inner Mongolia including Hohhot and Ordos.

Elsewhere, in the UK thousands of people gathered to watch the World Black Pudding Throwing Championship back in September.

Competitors hurled black puddings to knock traditional Yorkshire and Lancashire puddings off a 20-foot platform to claim the prize of a “garland of glory.”