Dutch Sports
It’s been said that every Dutchman and Dutchwoman can do three sports – bicycling, ice skating, and swimming. I propose that there are several other lesser known sports that anyone who lives in Holland can do. Here are three of those sports.
Dodgedroppings
A derivative of dodgeball, dodgedroppings can be played anywhere outside. There are some differences between dodgeball and dodgedroppings, though. Not all forms of dodgedroppings involve airborne objects. And one need not have any equipment to play dodgedroppings, although shoes and umbrellas are highly recommended. The object in which to dodge is provided by the animals that call Holland their home. Dodgedogdroppings is best played on large grassy areas. Sidewalks, however, provide ample opportunity to play dodgedogdroppings, as well. To increase the challenge of this game, it is good to have a partner to talk to. This will force the players to not be able to concentrate at all times on the ground. Dodgegoosedroppings is particularly enjoyable on the walking paths near lakes and canals. Recommendations are the same as those for dodgedogdroppings. Dodgerandombirddroppings is by far the most challenging form of dodgedroppings. This form does involve airborne objects, but those objects fall from above. One’s reaction time must be particularly quick to win a game of dodgerandombirddroppings.
Bugslalom
Best played while bikeriding or running, bugslalom requires the players to weave through the clouds of bugs hovering throughout the parks and streets. Bugslalom is particularly fun to play at dawn or dusk, when the greatest number of bug-clouds are present. To experience the full enjoyment of bugslalom, it is also important to play the game when out of breath or talking and when not wearing eyewear. Open mouths and exposed eyes result in bugswallowing or bug-in-eye-landings, which is a great way to keep score.
Bikebalancing
A distant relative of backpacking and gymnastics, bikebalancing is a combination sport. First, one must determine the best way in which to carry objects like 32-roll toilet paper packs, 3 children, or a 60 pound suitcase on a bicycle. It involves extensive knowledge of weight distribution and bungee cord usage. Once the first phase is complete, participants in this sport must then balance those objects while riding the bicycle through traffic. Loss of the object results in a 10-minute delay.
Dodgedroppings
A derivative of dodgeball, dodgedroppings can be played anywhere outside. There are some differences between dodgeball and dodgedroppings, though. Not all forms of dodgedroppings involve airborne objects. And one need not have any equipment to play dodgedroppings, although shoes and umbrellas are highly recommended. The object in which to dodge is provided by the animals that call Holland their home. Dodgedogdroppings is best played on large grassy areas. Sidewalks, however, provide ample opportunity to play dodgedogdroppings, as well. To increase the challenge of this game, it is good to have a partner to talk to. This will force the players to not be able to concentrate at all times on the ground. Dodgegoosedroppings is particularly enjoyable on the walking paths near lakes and canals. Recommendations are the same as those for dodgedogdroppings. Dodgerandombirddroppings is by far the most challenging form of dodgedroppings. This form does involve airborne objects, but those objects fall from above. One’s reaction time must be particularly quick to win a game of dodgerandombirddroppings.
Bugslalom
Best played while bikeriding or running, bugslalom requires the players to weave through the clouds of bugs hovering throughout the parks and streets. Bugslalom is particularly fun to play at dawn or dusk, when the greatest number of bug-clouds are present. To experience the full enjoyment of bugslalom, it is also important to play the game when out of breath or talking and when not wearing eyewear. Open mouths and exposed eyes result in bugswallowing or bug-in-eye-landings, which is a great way to keep score.
Bikebalancing
A distant relative of backpacking and gymnastics, bikebalancing is a combination sport. First, one must determine the best way in which to carry objects like 32-roll toilet paper packs, 3 children, or a 60 pound suitcase on a bicycle. It involves extensive knowledge of weight distribution and bungee cord usage. Once the first phase is complete, participants in this sport must then balance those objects while riding the bicycle through traffic. Loss of the object results in a 10-minute delay.
posted by Beth at 11:57 AM
2 Comments:
I play the same sort of game on campus because we have lots of "regular" Canadian geese.
I played bugslalom today while roller-skiing around Lake Harriet.
I lost.
Big time.
*blech*
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