Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
www.theguardian.com
Metal replica conker found in pocket of David Jakins AKA King Conker, first-time winner after competing since 1977
  • DiplomjodlerEnglish
    2•8 hours ago

    Can anyone explain this game to me? Never heard of it.

  • @LesserAbeEnglish
    4•10 hours ago

    We all know King Conker is crooked

  • @voracitudeEnglish
    3•11 hours ago

    Mate. The shame of being caught cheating is nothing compared to the shame of being caught cheating at conkers. And at a profess… a prof… a pr- no I’m sorry I can’t use that word in this context. At a world-competitive level - that works.

    • @idiomaddictEnglish
      4•8 hours ago

      This is also his first win after 47 years of competing

      • @voracitudeEnglish
        2•3 hours ago

        Okay, I kind of get it now. The shame of being caught cheating at conkers would be nothing compared to the shame of losing at conkers for nearly 50 years straight.