What is the worst possible way to spend your Sunday night? If you say ironing, then Phil Shaw might have a solution for you. Have you ever considered Extreme Ironing?

Extreme Ironing is a British sport invented by Phil Shaw in 1997. He started out by combining rock climbing and ironing to create an exhilarating experience. The sport has evolved ever since to include: base jumping ironing, bungee jumping ironing, ironing on top of a cliff, parachuting ironing and even scuba diving ironing. There are plenty more variety out there. Don’t take my words for it, have a look for yourself here.

The first extreme ironing world championship was held in Germany in 2002. According to the Extreme Ironing Bureau, extreme ironing is “the latest danger sport that combines the thrills of an extreme outdoor activity with the satisfaction of a well-pressed shirt.” You don’t say!

In addition to that, there is now a Urban Housework group that is working on an extreme experience based around vacuum-cleaning.

If you had a chance to come up with another version of extreme ironing, what would it be? I am already thinking of combining cycling and ironing. This will definitely make my winter rides more exciting.