Delhi Fattest Dog Contest Goes Viral With Chonky Canines

Out of the way, elections, there’s an even more fluffed-up event in the city! Delhi’s fattest dog contest is selecting its “chonkiest” dog, and an Instagram joke contest has become a fiercely competitive one on the internet!

Delhi’s love for its four-legged residents soon took a competitive turn. The Fat Dogs of Delhi page invited nominations for the city’s chunkiest dogs, sparking a wave of creative campaigns, memes and social media endorsements.

Fattest Dog Contest Reaches the Final Eight

There were initially 64 nominations, but this number was slowly whittled down through successive knockouts.

Here’s how it worked:

1. 64 dogs started in the first round.
2. Voters picked their favourite from among the contestants.
3. 32 dogs were the winners of that round.
4. More elimination rounds took place.
5. Eventually, just eight dogs made it to the showdown.

Voting began on 24 September, with the grand finale scheduled for Wednesday.

Meet the Fattest Dog Contest Finalists

The competitors boast names just as fascinating as the entire contest.

They include Dahi Bhalli, Googoo, Mahakutteshwar, Rambabu and Kutta Singh.

One of the most popular finalists in the show is Googoo, a 46kg crossbreed dog now being housed in an animal welfare facility. However, Googoo is on a strict diet and even receives medical checks regularly.

This is because his fans have even branded him as the “GOAT”  Greatest of All Time.

From Jokes to Full-Blown Campaigns

Supporters haven’t held back. They have created:

1. Campaign posters
2. Memes and videos
3. Digital illustrations
4. Voting appeal videos
5. Social media vote appeals

The competition has attracted thousands of votes and tens of thousands of new followers.

More Than Just a Contest

Beyond the jokes lie some important messages about animal welfare. The organisers are now using the page to publicize animal welfare groups and raise money for them.

In the finale, traditional ballot boxes will be arranged at three locations in Delhi.

After weeks of campaigning, the capital city of Delhi will now choose the “chonkiest” dog, and it is true that sometimes, the elections on the internet have four legs!

References Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cry4z98ew89wo