Nestled between Yosemite and Lake Tahoe in the Sierra foothills of California lies Angels Camp, historically notable for its part in the California Gold Rush and, every spring since 1928, host of the much-storied annual Calaveras County Frog-Jumping Contest inspired by Mark Twain’s humorous short story. If you’re ever in the area during the jubilee, it’s worth stopping by as thousands converge upon “Frogtown” to see whose frog will jump the farthest.
Justin Bookey made Jump, a “frogumentary” that follows three dedicated frog teams and a solo jockey as they prepare for their annual quest to be the County’s top jumper. The following short clip is apparently taken from the frogumentary. (I can’t help myself… It’s just a fun word to say!)
For those begging the question, the current world record holder at 21 feet 5 3/4 inches is “Rosie the Ribiter” set in 1986.