Coronavirus: Dorset knob-eating contest held online amid lockdown

[Chippy_Tea]

I knew you couldn't resist


Dorset's annual knob-eating competition is to be held online for the first time.

The event - in which contestants vie to gobble more of the county's traditional biscuits than their rivals - usually draws huge crowds.

But this year 100 competitive eaters will live-stream their attempts to swallow the savoury spheres.

Its sister event, the Dorset knob-throwing festival, has been postponed until 2021.

Entrants in that competition would normally gather in a field to toss the thrice-baked treats as far as possible.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-52571038

 

[MyQul]

Click bait!!!!

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Click bait!!!!

Oh yes.

Love it near the end when the commentator says - interesting technique putting your knob in strawberry's and cream.

 

[An Ankoù]

There used to be a pub on Alder Road, Poole called the Dorset Knob. Long closed now, alas and replaced by a McDo (spit). Only went in there once: 1- it was a dive, and 2- it was on a busy road with a wall around the tiny car park so you couldn't get in there anyway. Still, it's always sad to see a pub close for good.
Lived a good few years in Dorset. No lack of knobs, but never saw a Dorset Knob.

 

[MyQul]

Many years ago I did a tour of italy. I cant remember which city it was in but there was an English style pub called, The Black Cock (it had a picture of a rooster on the sign board for any one wondering)

 

[Chippy_Tea]

There is a black cock in Broughton-in-Furness close to where i live.


Black Cock Inn
Princes Street
Broughton-In-Furness
LA206HQ (see map)

 

[An Ankoù]

xx

 

[Banbeer]

What a bunch of complete biscuits!!

 

[dad_of_jon]

There is a black cock in Broughton-in-Furness close to where i live.


Black Cock Inn
Princes Street
Broughton-In-Furness
LA206HQ (see map)

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They say on the internet you're only 3 clicks away from BBC (and I don't mean the broadcasters)

 

[Richie_asg1]

There is a black cock in Broughton-in-Furness close to where i live.

I've been in that one! Was on a long hike & camping around there.

 

[Brewzer.]

Hi, I'm a noobie to this forum, but I couldn't resist adding a comment to this thread. I've been nibbling knobs (of the Dorset ilk) for around 55 years since being introduced to them by my mum as a kid. I've also visited the original Morcombelake's Dorset Knob factory many times as a kid, long before it was closed down and production of said knobs was moved to Bridport.
These knobs are also a perfect accompaniment with a well rounded real ale too - Palmers Best Bitter springs to mind.