The first ever 'World Watching Paint Dry' competition has been announced.

The novelty endurance championship will be held somewhere in the UK next year, which will see hopefuls stare it out for the international title and an iPad.

Contestants will have to send in a photo of themselves watching paint dry, along with their personal best score at the 'pastime'.

They also need to state what their favourite colour is and why in the application, which is organised by Local Traders.

A shortlist of six applicants will then be invited to the event in 2012, where they will battle it out to stare at some paint drying without looking away for as long as they possibly can.

A Local Traders spokesperson said: "We've all heard the phrase, 'I'd rather watch paint dry', and so we have decided the time has come to give people the chance to do so, for as long as they can bear.

"You don't need to be physically fit or participate in a vigorous training regime - what's more important is mental strength, concentration and endurance.

"Previous paint-watching experience isn't essential, but a bit of practice might help prepare contestants for the mammoth task ahead of them."

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