The Friday Five

[switchbladeeyes]

From thefridayfive:

1. If you had to participate in one Olympic event, what would it be and why?

Well, considering I would absolutely lose any Olympic event, I have to base this on how fun it looks. Slalom kayak looks fun and unhinged. No idea what's going on when I watch it, but I'd have a good time.

2. What is the one song you always sing along to?

It's the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine), the slalom kayak of songs.

3. Do you wear a seatbelt in the car?

Of course.

4. Car, SUV or truck and why?

Kayak. Cooler. Zero emissions. Super fun. Granted, not convenient for commuting or going to the grocery store though.

5. Are you a good/bad driver? Explain.

Good. Not sure what there is to explain. I pay attention and obey traffic rules. I do not treat the roads like I'm in the slalom kayak event at the Olympics.

Comments

[thefruitbat]

I first read "salmon kayak" and was utterly confused. But that would also be very unhinged, I guess. Sadly, curling is not Olympic anymore, but I think that's something I'd want to try if I had to choose.

[switchbladeeyes]

LOL "salmon kayak"! Now I'm imagining an event with people racing upstream in kayaks while the salmon are doing the same. 100% would watch!

Sadly, curling is not Olympic anymore

What?? Noooooooooo! Now what winter event will my friends and I all tell one another, "We could probably do that and get in the Olympics."???

[thefruitbat]

I always find it oddly soothing and relaxing to see them frantically sweeping the ice in front of the slowing (whatever the thing is called...puck?). And I really want to try it. :D

[maevedarcy]

you're so funny lmao I had fun with your answers.

Also, you've just added a new concept to my English vocab. I thought that was just a Kayak, I didn't know it had a special name, so thanks!

[switchbladeeyes]

In the winter, they have slalom skiing, which I also enjoy watching.

But now with thefruitbat's misread of "slalom" as "salmon" above, I'm imagining ann event of salmon skiing and the possibilities that might involve. Skiers dodging salmon being hurled in their path? Skiers going around obstacles while carrying salmon? Skiers retrieving salmon off the course for points?

[maevedarcy]

skiing in full salmon costume while carrying salmon sounds like an event I'd watch

[switchbladeeyes]

LOL I definitely would watch that!