Spelling

The Scripps National Spelling Bee is one of the most oddly fascinating televised events in the world, with millions of non-spelling nerds tuning in every year to watch youngsters spell words we didn’t even know existed. The concept is bizarre, as it’s a dry, repetitive and disgustingly unentertaining process but one that people still love to watch. As the 2015 event crawls along, with a winner scheduled to be crowed on May 29th, we’ve got you covered with a wonderful array of “highlights” and lowlights from recent memory.

Scroll through for some of the best moments from the Scripps National Spelling Bee, starting with our buddy from 2013 who went ballistic after winning the title.