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The video covers the International Piano Smashing Contest held near Twickenham Rugby Ground. It reflects on the nostalgia of musical evenings and the rigorous practice involved. The contest rules require every piano part to pass through a ten-inch hole, with minimal debris left. A new world record was set at two minutes and twenty-six seconds. The video concludes with the award ceremony, where the Kingston rugby players from the Horse and Groom receive a trophy and prize.

What is the humorous alternative to shooting the pianist mentioned in the video?

• Smashing his guitar

• Destroying his drum set

• Breaking his violin

• Smashing his piano

Where is the International Piano Smashing Contest held?

• In Times Square

• Near Twickenham Rugby Ground

• In Central Park

• At the Sydney Opera House

What must every component part of the piano pass through during the contest?

• A twenty-inch hole

• A fifteen-inch hole

• A ten-inch hole

• A five-inch hole

What is the new world record time for the contest?

• One minute and fifty seconds

• Two minutes and ten seconds

• Two minutes and twenty-six seconds

• Three minutes flat

Who received the trophy and prize at the contest?

• The London Symphony Orchestra

• The Twickenham football team

• The Kingston rugby players

• The local choir