Posts Tagged ‘basketball’

Best and Worst 27

One of the best things in the world: thinking that you have an amazing blog that everyone likes.
One of the worst things in the world: going up for a dunk only to get rejected by Isiah Thomas, Dominique Wilkins and Kevin Duckworth, while Michael Jordan sets fire to your gym bag and then laughs quietly to himself.

Mancode #53 – Sports Sim

By writing this post, I could get kicked out the Man Club.
Scenario:
You are forced to engage a small group of strangers for business reasons in a casual environment.

Mancode #53: Most dudes dread being in a small setting with people that are not their “boys”.  When you must be in the presence of strangers for business purposes, it can be especially nerve racking.  To avoid unnecessary awkwardness, there is a foolproof way to engage them without saying a word — it is called Sports Simulation.  This is the simple act of “practicing” your favourite action as it relates to sports.  Most guys resort to the golf swing.  Other guys prefer the swinging of the bat, while yet other guys will shadow box.  All of these are acceptable.  The Sports Simulation is best used when there is a lull in the conversation or when you are trailblazing about your high school glory days.  Use the Sports Simulation tactic carefully, or else you could get drafted by a passing sports agent while you are representing your company in a social setting.  If you sense you are being scouted, stop the Sim immediately and look for fist-bumps from those around you while you howl with maniacal laughter.