Post by Patrick on Aug 7, 2012 14:51:23 GMT
Dreadfully dull as the Olympics are for <cough> some of us. A brief natter on Twitter encouraged the thought that what it needed was some more cheerful - and fun games. The Egg and Spoon and Sack Race being ideal candidates, but what of others?
Back in 1977 we had some "fun" Jubilee games at Primary School. One of which involved having to climb up the Climbing Ropes to eat a Chelsea bun that was tied to the top or halfway up. I'd say this was definitely an Olympic Candidate - but how to judge it? Height climbed? Or amount of bun eaten?
Apple Bobbing is - of course a must! It would also count towards that nauseous Pride factor by making use and educating people in - British Apples. What would be better too than to hold it in the Olympic Pool!?
It all started off when someone suggested that the Long Jump could be brightened up by using Pogo Sticks - I naturally suggested Space Hoppers.
So! Let's hear it folks - Your Alternative Olympic Games! Let's put the fun back into it.
Back in 1977 we had some "fun" Jubilee games at Primary School. One of which involved having to climb up the Climbing Ropes to eat a Chelsea bun that was tied to the top or halfway up. I'd say this was definitely an Olympic Candidate - but how to judge it? Height climbed? Or amount of bun eaten?
Apple Bobbing is - of course a must! It would also count towards that nauseous Pride factor by making use and educating people in - British Apples. What would be better too than to hold it in the Olympic Pool!?
It all started off when someone suggested that the Long Jump could be brightened up by using Pogo Sticks - I naturally suggested Space Hoppers.
So! Let's hear it folks - Your Alternative Olympic Games! Let's put the fun back into it.
