Someone should've told Status Quo about this years ago

“Hello there..."

“I’m Emil Berglund, project leader for the World Championship in Guitar Throwing, which is taking place at the Balsta Festival in the Eskilstuna area this weekend.”

“What is the world record?”

“It stands at 23.4 metres. That may not seem far, but an electric guitar is really heavy.”

“But it isn’t just the distance that counts, is it?”

“No, the jury award marks for finesse and originality in the throwing technique as well.”

“Is there a difference between throwing an electric and an acoustic guitar?”

“Yes, an acoustic guitar has completely different aerodynamics. We have specialised in electric guitars at this competition, but I’m going to see whether we can have two classes next year.”

“Which is better for throwing – a Fender or a Hagstrom?”

“The world record is held by a Fender, and that make has been doing well this year. We’re handing out 25 Fenders to participants and hope that will suffice. But there are some throwers who are more professional, and they’re allowed to bring their own equipment.”

- Gothenburg Metro, 20 May 2005, quoted in Private Eye