“Touch the Lion” is an absolutely bonkers challenge that contestants on this Japanese game show have to participate in

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This clip is so ridiculous and yet so oddly amusing at the same time. It’s taken from a Japanese game show and features an incredibly unlucky contestant participating in the “Touch the Lion” challenge — which is fairly self explanatory.

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In order to win whatever it is he wants to win, the contestant has to literally touch a lion. For some reason, the producers make him dress up as a lion. We’re not sure if the costume is meant to make it easier or more difficult for him to complete the challenge, but it makes for some hilarious viewing nonetheless.

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After what feels like an eternity of running and hiding, the contestant eventually gets close enough to the lion, and naturally the lion takes a swing at his leg. Which he means he wins!

But the only real winners here are us, the viewers.

What do you think?

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