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Giant pumpkin growers battle for world records

Growers compete at seasonal competitions where pumpkins are judged by weight; apparently the only sport where the athlete's job is complete inactivity.

On air: Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock on BBN Newsroom
Published 11:36 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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First reported by HuffPost: “Giant Pumpkins Battle For Glory -- And World Records”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 11:36 AM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger and Vera Bullock.

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HuffPostGiant Pumpkins Battle For Glory -- And World Records

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWe are interrupting our coverage with a developing story.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHuffPost reports that giant pumpkin growers are battling for glory and world records at seasonal competitions, and team coverage begins now.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorPumpkins, Hank? We interrupted the Flyers for pumpkins?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThe growers are competing for world records, Vera. This is a story about weight, ambition and a vegetable that has never once been humble.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the contestants grow it, and then the pumpkin just sits there getting heavier?
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorCorrect. It is the only athlete in sports history that wins by doing nothing. We will bring you more if this somehow becomes more urgent.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt would have to get bigger.

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