You read that right.
A startup recently announced the launch of the world’s first live sperm race, and you will be able to watch its inaugural edition right here in Los Angeles.
According to commercial real estate media outlet Traded, the startup – known simply as Sperm Racing – recently raised $1 million in support of their efforts to put on the world’s first sperm race. The four men behind the idea are Eric Zhu (Thor Ventures, Aviato) Nick Small (the youngest sold-out founder in cryptocurrency), Shane Fan (Waterfall Market) and Garret Niconienko (MrBeast team), the outlet reported.
The Sperm Racing website’s “manifesto” cites a worldwide decline in male fertility as the catalyst for the idea.
“Male fertility is declining. Like, a lot,” the “manifesto” states. “It’s happening quietly, steadily and nobody’s really talking about it.”
Thus, to raise awareness of the alarming trend, the founders are turning health into a sport.
“If you can train for sports [by spending] hours perfecting your form and pushing your body to its limits, then why can’t you train your health, too?” the website continues. “Why can’t you measure it, improve it and compete in it?”
Now, you might be wondering how exactly a sperm race works. Well, the founders laid it out:
First, a microscopic racetrack for the two sperm samples to compete on will be constructed. The course mimics reproductive system and includes chemical signals, fluid dynamics and synchronized starts.
Every move that the sperm makes is tracked by high-resolution cameras and livestreamed. There will even be stats, leaderboards and, yes, instant replays.
The race itself is exactly like any other: the first sperm to cross the finish line wins.
“We’re turning it into a spectacle,” Sperm Racing said. “Think press conferences, weigh-ins, live-streamed races with play-by-play commentary.”
“And of course, betting,” the website added.
That’s right. The founders of Sperm Racing are creating a market where fans can pick their favorite competitors and wager on winners.
“Whether it’s athletes or celebrities, imagine backing your icon in the weirdest, most entertaining event you’ve ever seen,” the website reads.
All jokes aside, the initiative isn’t just about racing sperm, although the founders note that the idea is “hilarious.”
“It’s about turning health into a competition,” the website stated. “It’s about making male fertility something people actually want to talk about, track and improve.”
“We’re taking a topic no one wants to touch and making it interesting, measurable and we are weirdly changing this paradigm,” it continued. “Because health is a race, and everyone deserves a shot at the starting line.”
The world’s first-ever sperm race will take place on April 25 at the Hollywood Palladium in a USC against UCLA-style battle.
Tickets go on sale at noon on Monday.
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