Sunday, October 12, 2008

Putting a new spin on frisbee...

In the long history of flying disc sports, there's never been an athlete quite like Jeannie. She combines the grace of a gymnast, the facial expressions of Jim Carrey, and the hops of Michael Jordan to create a sport that is at once beautiful and comical.

For reference, here's what normal Frisbee-playing looks like...



Now, here are some moves Jeannie has invented. First the "no-catch roundoff".


Next, the "split-leap, kiss-my-own-arm, two handed grab".


Now, the "self-tail-kicking, afraid-of-the-disc, two-handed grab".


Next, the "straddle-jump, eyes-closed(open), two-handed snag".


Next, the "tongue-in-cheek, waving-at-my-fans, Flying Flamingo catch".


Next, the "what-does-the-bottom-of-my-shoe-say?, whoops-there's-a-tree move".


Next, the "where's the trampoline Hurkey, two-finger grab".


Next, the "split-leap, jump-three-feet-over-the-disc, smiling non-catch".


Here, Paul's showing off the "look how casual I am reading the newspaper while leaning up against a tree" move, while I demonstrate how to catch a flying disc without making faces or pulling one's groin.



For the record, Jeannie can actually throw a Frisbee, though it's far less comical.

1 comment:

Jennifer said...

Great job, Odie!! I love the names that you gave to all of Jeannie's frisbee moves! Much funnier than that old frisbee blog over at Erik's and Katy's!! :)