A competitor runs through a burning field during the Tough Guy event in Perton, central England, February 1 2009. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty (BRITAIN)

Tara Parsons of Las Vegas takes part in a U.S. Republican vice-presidential nominee Alaska Governor Sarah Palin look-alike stripper contest at a strip club in Las Vegas, Nevada October 23, 2008. Contestants competed for $10,000 in prize money and a trip to Washington D.C. for the presidential inauguration. REUTERS/Tiffany Brown (UNITED STATES)

Aranka, a transvestite, performs with other competitors during the final of the Mr Gay Hungary 2008 competition in Budapest June 20, 2008. REUTERS/ Karoly Arvai (Hungary)

A runner dressed as media personality "Borat" is one of the estimated 64 000 runners taking part in the annual City to Surf fun run through Sydney August 12, 2007. The race begins from central Sydney and finishes at Bondi Beach, covering 14.4km. REUTERS/Mick Tsikas (AUSTRALIA)