JIN MOUSA Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Fun game for a Saturday night What sort of unconventional Olympic events would you be competitive in? I think I could make a run for gold in Overcomplicating Things. I would probably also have a good showing in the headlining event of Identifying Actors or Actresses Who Have Had a Small Role in One Episode of The West Wing. This is mainly due to my intense training, consisting of watching every episode multiple times. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Napping. And Coffee Drinking. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneStepAtATime Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 :lol: Hmmm....maybe I could compete for gold in the "most things piled onto a bed while still finding space to sleep" competition (I was cleaning out my closet and was too tired to do anything but sleep). Or perhaps most times driving over to help a parent with computer issues. Worst Cook? Not sure I'm excelling at anything else... :laugh: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Avoiding Talking on the Phone. Gold medal, for sure. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I would probably also have a good showing in the headlining event of Identifying Actors or Actresses Who Have Had a Small Role in One Episode of The West Wing. This is mainly due to my intense training, consisting of watching every episode multiple times. I sometimes play "West Wing, ER, or Both". But I cheat and use Wikipedia while I'm watching to check. For the Unconventional Olympics, put me down for "Able to Remember Exactly Where Everyone Left Their Junk Instead of Putting it Away Like I Asked". 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Reading while ignoring everything else! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 For the Unconventional Olympics, put me down for "Able to Remember Exactly Where Everyone Left Their Junk Instead of Putting it Away Like I Asked". I could compete in this event, too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maize Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Kid ferrying. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIN MOUSA Posted February 18, 2018 Author Share Posted February 18, 2018 I sometimes play "West Wing, ER, or Both". But I cheat and use Wikipedia while I'm watching to check. That's basically like biathlon. Well done you #overachieving 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Most winding route through the woods on snowshoes. I love going off-trail and walking in undisturbed snow. I wear sunglasses to protect my eyes from getting poked out by branches and bushes. :laugh: There is that element of danger that adds excitement to this event! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Finding a way to work a quote from Friends into any and every conversation. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unsinkable Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Storytelling with Extensive Parenthetical Details (If there was a pairs competition in this, my brother and I would dominate.) Weird Sh!t in Pockets Precision Arrangement of Items to be Baked on Cookie Sheets 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Sitting Movie quoting Procrastinating 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamonlyone Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Misplacing Glasses (I would get super-high marks for creativity) 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Storytelling with Extensive Parenthetical Details (If there was a pairs competition in this, my brother and I would dominate.) My mom was legendary at this. And I am following in her footsteps. During the Olympics, I'd win at emulating a couch. And producing stress hormones, making mountains out of molehills. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 napping puns overthinking 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie G Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I’m super fast- at going to the dark side for no real reason. Example: father in law called me at 6:45 am Tuesday. He asked if dh was home, and when I said no, he told me dh’s sister was trying to get in touch with him. I imagined the worst, but she just wanted to wish him a Happy birthday. Also very confident that I’m medal winning caliber at dust accumulation. I just can’t keep up. It’s easier to just name the dust bunnies and consider them pets. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Well, I hate to brag, but I am the queen of getting the dog to poop on command. I know, I know--you're all jealous now; that's why I don't really talk about it much, but within my immediate family, we all know. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Throwing important things in the trash. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Well, I hate to brag, but I am the queen of getting the dog to poop on command. I know, I know--you're all jealous now; that's why I don't really talk about it much, but within my immediate family, we all know. That is impressive. My dog pees on command, and he's an intact male who can pee many, many times at any given time. I never take him to Pet Smart as he'd pee as soon as he smelled where another dog went. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 (edited) I would definitely medal in Having the Most Writing Implements in the Junk Drawer Without Any Being Usable. I'd love to be out of contention for this event, but that would involve much training in Pencil Sharpening. Which is a weakness not only for me, but for everyone in my family. Edited February 18, 2018 by Storygirl 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Googling. I’m a world class Googler. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitten18 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I would definitely medal in Having the Most Writing Implements in the Junk Drawer Without Any Being Usable. I'd love to be out of contention for this event, but that would involve much training in Pencil Sharpening. Which is a weakness not only for me, but for everyone in my family. I bet I could be in contention for the most “junk drawers†in a single house. I seem to have one in every room. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Internet surfing (Winter sport because it is definitely best done indoors) :biggrinjester: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Finding things Binge watching Top Chef Sentimental crying I'm a triple threat! ;) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Definitely a strong competitor for the reading while all else event here! Also the taking bags to the opshop and bringing them home again long distance endurance event... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Having Great Ideas For Things I Have No Skills In Implementing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Well, I hate to brag, but I am the queen of getting the dog to poop on command. I know, I know--you're all jealous now; that's why I don't really talk about it much, but within my immediate family, we all know. That’s nothing. I can get everyone in the house to poop on command. All I have to do is have a bath in our only bathroom. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Having Great Ideas For Things I Have No Skills In Implementing Lol yes... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMD Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Over scheduling, under planning Aka The zero self discipline mad dash towards exhaustion. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mellifera33 Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Finding things that are exactly at eye-level as soon as one opens the cupboard, refrigerator, etc. Somehow nobody else in our house is capable of doing this. :huh: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Staying in bed until the absolute last possible minute 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Finding things that are exactly at eye-level as soon as one opens the cupboard, refrigerator, etc. Somehow nobody else in our house is capable of doing this. :huh: Does this talent you have include finding things on the table right in front of you? I'm having a harder time with this lately. :laugh: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Staying in bed until the absolute last possible minute Have you been giving my dd lessons in this? Perhaps she is naturally talented at this. ;) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 That’s nothing. I can get everyone in the house to poop on command. All I have to do is have a bath in our only bathroom. I hope you lock the door when you bathe. We don't have a lock on the en suite bathroom. :cursing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto6inIN Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I'm pretty exceptional at spooning the perfectly smooth top layer of goodness out of a newly opened jar of Nutella and eating it and putting it back in the pantry before my kids see that it's been opened. Sent from my Z988 using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniemom Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Finding the exactly right size container for leftovers Also, making enough salad to have precisely one serving left. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I have a terrifying resting bitch face. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsMommy Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I have a terrifying resting bitch face. Challenge accepted! Or do you just want to call it a tie, so we can both take home the gold? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cecropia Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 Arriving late Forgetting names Eating dessert as slowly as possible Giving directions clearly, repeatedly, in simple words with direct eye contact, yet somehow the children completely misunderstand them 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I think I'd be a strong contender in Procrastination. I can put-off-until-tomorrow, avoid-by-doing-housework and cleverly-forget-until-too late with skill and grace. :laugh: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted February 18, 2018 Share Posted February 18, 2018 I am the reigning champion (at least in our house) of putting a new roll of toilet paper in the spindle. A skill most of my family has yet to master 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I could win "turning the lights off" since I have thirty years of experience following Dh around and flipping light switches added to a bizarre amount of experience with the four kids. I would come in DEAD LAST at dusting. The piano was whining at me yesterday when I finally took the time to do it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 Challenge accepted! Or do you just want to call it a tie, so we can both take home the gold? Oh let's share the podium! In these competitions, ties are possible after all! (I rushed to do a passport photo before chemo takes my hair & OMG, it's so horrible :( I hate how we can't smile in passport photos because I swear it's like someone else's face. It served me well when working in immigration tho..... When I was doing my drivers licence a while back, the guy started to take the photo and then gently said, maybe you can smile a bit... Good man.) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) I think I'd be a strong contender in Procrastination. I can put-off-until-tomorrow, avoid-by-doing-housework and cleverly-forget-until-too late with skill and grace. :laugh: Interesting! I'm a strong contender in the category of procrastinating-on-housework-by-doing-other-things. If it were some kind of bi-athalon, we could make a good team. Edited February 20, 2018 by Storygirl 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 (I rushed to do a passport photo before chemo takes my hair & OMG, it's so horrible :( I hate how we can't smile in passport photos because I swear it's like someone else's face. It served me well when working in immigration tho..... When I was doing my drivers licence a while back, the guy started to take the photo and then gently said, maybe you can smile a bit... Good man.) When DH was going through his first cancer treatment, his license needed to be renewed. No hair, yep...but the worst part was the missing beard and eyebrows. (Heavy man = double chins.) People who see this license now can't believe it's him. He literally looked like someone's 80 yo grandma. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I think I'd be a strong contender in Procrastination. I can put-off-until-tomorrow, avoid-by-doing-housework and cleverly-forget-until-too late with skill and grace. :laugh: Oh, I certainly would win that this weekend! I hereby award myself the gold for my performance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom25girls Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I hate to brag but...I'm very talented in the area of Overthinking AND...a power house in the list making area. LOL. Thanks for the chuckle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I’m definitely a gold medal contender in spending a lot of time cooking things my family takes one bite of and then declaring they would rather eat cereal for dinner. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Number of days in a row wearing jeans and a t shirt Running errands with four children in tow at all times 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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