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. Hosted by Sean Cullen, the series profiled the various quirky

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s that towns and cities have erected in their quest to attract notice by building the "world's biggest" example of some random, often ridiculous, thing. Cullen won a

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for best host in a lifestyle, practical information or performing arts program at the 21st Gemini Awards in 2006.Alex Strachan, "One-time 'Kid in the Hall' wins two Geminis". ''

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'', October 19, 2006.

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External links

Official website
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