TikTokers erupt over Iowa State Fair's 'husband-calling contest'
The video amassed millions of views in six days
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A TikTok video is going viral for showcasing the Iowa State Fair's "husband-calling" contest, featuring a compilation of women shouting out their husbands' names.
The grand prize? Five dollars.
"Bob! Robert!" one woman, the fifth place winner, shouted into the microphone repeatedly, urging her husband to "hurry up."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Daryl!" another wailed clearly.
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A third, Bonnie Swalell Eilert, who landed the whopping $5 first place prize, shouted, "Roy! Do you hear me? Get yourself in here right now!"
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Come on! You know you're gonna be late again and you know that I want to get there on time," she added.
While some of the voices were less discernible; others sounded more like yodeling.
The video from @rhinestonecowboy amassed 17 million views in six days and showcased not only the humorous lengths wives will go to in getting their husbands to "listen" – but to also showcase their vocal capabilities in a lighthearted way.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Some good ol’ fashioned "husband calling" at the iowa state fair," the user captioned the video.
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The winner of 2017's Iowa State Fair's 'husband-calling' competition shouted for her husband Roy and showcased her vocal abilities in front of the audience. (TikTok @_rhinestonecowboy)
In addition to garnering millions of views, the TikTok also amassed over 2.3 million likes, 302 thousand shares and over 34 thousand comments.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Is this… real?" one user asked.
"I don’t understand this. Do they go by the more relatable?….The most funny?…LIKE WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO WIN?" another asked with several tearful emojis.
"How are people not laughing in the audience?" a third commenter asked, while a fourth user jokingly wrote, "My fiancé's name is Roy. I’m taking notes."
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Others pointed out their favorite competitors, with several praising the women for their vocal talent.
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The Iowa State Fair's 'huaband-calling' competition went viral after a TikTok video showcasing several performances amassed millions of views. (TikTok @_rhinestonecowboy)
"Roy's wife should do voice acting!" one wrote.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The number one name-caller got some more love from other commenter, including one who said, "The 1st place had me DYING."
Some women even touted the possibility that they could win the challenge, jokingly asking, "Where do I sign up?"
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Iowans even jumped in on the fun, with some confirming to the disbelief of others that, yes, the competition is real.
"Yep this is Iowa for you," one said.
"Sadly, as an Iowan, this is real. Welcome to the Iowa State Fair," another chimed in.