RegGuheert Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 (edited) I banged the ceiling fan pretty hard playing basketball on Wii Sports Resort this morning. Since Wii accidents are standard fare on America's Funniest Vidoes, I'm going to assume we have a wide range of Wii accidents to report here. Let's here 'em! Disclaimer: I mean this to be a fun topic, but I suppose it's possible someone here has had SERIOUS injuries due to the Wii. If so, please know that I am sorry for the injuries and accept my apology in advance for bringing up what may be a painful topic. ETA: Perhaps we could also include favorite Wii YouTube videos. does not really star the Wii, but it is one of my favorites! Edited February 1, 2010 by RegGuheert Attempted to remove the smiley from the post... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I was playing tennis one time on the Wii. My then 4 year old ran past at the exact moment that I swung the remote and I whacked her really hard in the head. It wasn't funny then, but now I'm :lol:. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 My son was wearing the Wiimote on his wrist and truly let go during bowling once, and it swung back around and smacked him right in the middle of the forehead. I had to stifle my laughter to comfort him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidsHappen Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I can not tell you how many family members have been whacked during golf games. Boxing sometimes leads to amusing incidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmom3tn Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 My daughter was playing tennis once and she really gets into it. She wasn't wearing the wrist strap and it flew out of her hand and hit one of the lights on the ceiling fan. Glass went everywhere. Another time, my son was bowling and the same thing happened but it hit the TV screen. It's amazing that the screen wasn't damaged. They have been warned that anyone not using the wrist strap will be banned for a long, long, long, long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 Definitely wear your wrist strap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyinNNV Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 My ds tried to pinch me on the butt to mess up my bowling game. Unfortunately he ended up getting smacked pretty hard on the hand. Talk about natural consequences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 We haven't had any Wii injuries that I can remember (although people have been whacked by those playing, nothing serious, and we do have a "enter at your own risk" policy), but.... My oldest son hyperextended his knee when he was about 5 playing original Mario brothers on the original Nintendo game system. Yes, that's a game you play with only your thumbs. But he was ahead of his time :lol: and would jump every time he wanted Mario to jump, and we ended up at the doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm get the Project Natal thing from xbox 360 when it comes out this year. It's like the wii but you're not holding anything! So no accidents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Dh has a permanently "snappy" sounding elbow due to too many quick punches boxing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RegGuheert Posted January 31, 2010 Author Share Posted January 31, 2010 I'm get the Project Natal thing from xbox 360 when it comes out this year. It's like the wii but you're not holding anything! So no accidents.Can I quote you on that? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 DH was swinging a cow around on Raving Rabbids and gave himself a black eye. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 I am ready to kill the Bubble Girl. Does that count? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praisefor3 Posted January 31, 2010 Share Posted January 31, 2010 Our friends' daughter put an 8 inch scratch on our 46" flat screen t.v. Not sure exactly how it happened as I didn't see it and it is too painful to hear the details. I wish I'd gotten knocked in the head by the wii remote instead of scratching our t.v. :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskool Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 My son forgot to put the wrist strap on (despite many warnings) and he broke our brand new flat screened television while "bowling". It happened a few hours after he spilled, by accident, an entire gallon of paint on the carpet. We just chalked it up to a bad day. Lesley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleepymommy Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Dh has seen many a wii injury related accidents in the ER while working. He's always extra careful around the kids now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I am sitting with my foot up on a pillow as I type. Several months ago, I was playing DDR with my kids. When I did one of those double jumps, my right foot (aiming for the top arrow) was off just a bit and when I came down from my jump I landed on the plastic thingy at the top that the cord attaches to the dance pad. I slipped and my foot twisted and my ankle smacked HARD onto the plastic thingy as I fell on my fanny. The fanny was fine (well padded). I'm not sure about the ankle. I keep thinking it will heal, but, wow, it is taking a long, long time. I can walk on it, but only for short periods of time. It always hurts. I refuse to play any Wii now. The kids can, but it is so obviously not for old people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 DH was swinging a cow around on Raving Rabbids and gave himself a black eye. :lol: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sputterduck Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Can I quote you on that? ;) Yes, you can, but I'd prefer you quote me when I don't have any typos... :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 DH was swinging a cow around on Raving Rabbids and gave himself a black eye. :lol: Oh gosh, yes, that game is dangerous LOL!! I was swinging the cow one time and got a little too into it. The Wii remote flew out of my hand and I whacked myself in the head. Thankfully the wrist strap was on LOL. Cow swinging is not for me. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan in SC Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I played Wii tennis so aggressively that I needed a cortisone shot in my elbow! In fairness, I play tennis IRL, but it wasn't until my dh and I started playing marathon wii matches that the tendonitis occurred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Definitely wear your wrist strap! Luckily, when dd lost the remote it sailed over the top of the television. :lol: We lost a globe to a ceiling light when a tall someone followed through while bowling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 My son forgot to put the wrist strap on (despite many warnings) and he broke our brand new flat screened television while "bowling". It happened a few hours after he spilled, by accident, an entire gallon of paint on the carpet. We just chalked it up to a bad day. Lesley Both of these should be covered by your homeowner's or renter's insurance. Just FYI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I am sitting with my foot up on a pillow as I type. Several months ago, I was playing DDR with my kids. When I did one of those double jumps, my right foot (aiming for the top arrow) was off just a bit and when I came down from my jump I landed on the plastic thingy at the top that the cord attaches to the dance pad. I slipped and my foot twisted and my ankle smacked HARD onto the plastic thingy as I fell on my fanny. The fanny was fine (well padded). I'm not sure about the ankle. I keep thinking it will heal, but, wow, it is taking a long, long time. I can walk on it, but only for short periods of time. It always hurts. I refuse to play any Wii now. The kids can, but it is so obviously not for old people. I count this as one of those accidents that isn't funny. Are you sure you didn't break anything? I have broken my 5th Metatarsal twice. I also had to have a cast on my ankle for about 6 months due to an injury to the tendon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookie Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 My brother had to go to the ER for a broken hand. He was playing tennis (or something) on the Wii and SLAMMED his hand into a metal banister. Ouch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Not Wii, but our best story involves dh doing sword drills in the lounge room. He looked right and left, in front and behind, but forgot up. He smashed the light shade and rained glass all over the room. Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in MD Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Luckily, when dd lost the remote it sailed over the top of the television. :lol: We lost a globe to a ceiling light when a tall someone followed through while bowling. We lost the whole ceiling fan when dh was playing tennis... now we have a flush-mounted light fixture in the playroom :) Heather in MD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Katia Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I count this as one of those accidents that isn't funny. Are you sure you didn't break anything? I have broken my 5th Metatarsal twice. I also had to have a cast on my ankle for about 6 months due to an injury to the tendon. Can you walk around on a broken ankle? I didn't think that was possible. And, it's not swollen or bruised/discolored at all. Well, that's not true; it is a bit swollen but nothing that would make you go "Wow" or anything. And, it actually hurts the worst when I am in bed at night, or right before I put any weight on it. Once I start walking, it's ok......unless I do mega-shopping type of walking. Then it will hurt until I put it up, which is why it hurt when I posted originally, LOL. Guess I just need to stay away from shopping. :D It really is getting better, just.....painfully.......slowly. As in five months so far. Sigh. I am so impatient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 2, 2010 Share Posted February 2, 2010 I banged the ceiling fan pretty hard playing basketball on Wii Sports Resort this morning. Since Wii accidents are standard fare on America's Funniest Vidoes, I'm going to assume we have a wide range of Wii accidents to report here. Let's here 'em! My dh did the same thing playing basketball but we ended up in the ER. He cut his finger almost to bone on the lightbulb in our ceiling fan. He was so embarrassed with the questions the next day at work. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Can you walk around on a broken ankle? I didn't think that was possible. And, it's not swollen or bruised/discolored at all. Well, that's not true; it is a bit swollen but nothing that would make you go "Wow" or anything. And, it actually hurts the worst when I am in bed at night, or right before I put any weight on it. Once I start walking, it's ok......unless I do mega-shopping type of walking. Then it will hurt until I put it up, which is why it hurt when I posted originally, LOL. Guess I just need to stay away from shopping. :D It really is getting better, just.....painfully.......slowly. As in five months so far. Sigh. I am so impatient. I would assume their would be bruising. Both times I broke my 5th metatarsal I walked around on it for a week and the pain seems to get worse after I get a surgical shoe or cast on it.:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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