LongLiveRalph Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 The other threads addressing the addition/subtraction of Olympic sports got me thinking. What events would make up the Buffalo Olympics? Thus far: Bowling Horseshoes Softball (slow pitch only, of course) Euchre Bar Shuffleboard Shoveling (if its the summer games, maybe shoveling blue cheese?) Marathon (I have determined that it is 23 miles from Delaware Park to Mickey Rats in Angola...Maybe some shots at Rats to make up for the missing 3 miles?) -side note: the marathon must be completed in Zubaz pants. Pogey (more of a winter event...holding onto the bumper of a moving car and cruising through the snow.) Ride the Metro after Thursday in the Square Spelling contest for Polish last names What else??????
apuszczalowski Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 I think the teams uniforms must be Zubaz, not just the marathon
drnykterstein Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 No chicken wing eating contest? I'd say putt-putt mini golf is a must have
Taro T Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 What, no love for the Italians? You've gotta have bocce. As long as the games are held on the other side of the Niagara, how about adding Jarts as well? (D*mn Congress, forcing us to make this an international to-do.)
The Big Cat Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 The other threads addressing the addition/subtraction of Olympic sports got me thinking. What events would make up the Buffalo Olympics? Thus far: Bowling Horseshoes Softball (slow pitch only, of course) Euchre Bar Shuffleboard Shoveling (if its the summer games, maybe shoveling blue cheese?) Marathon (I have determined that it is 23 miles from Delaware Park to Mickey Rats in Angola...Maybe some shots at Rats to make up for the missing 3 miles?) -side note: the marathon must be completed in Zubaz pants. Pogey (more of a winter event...holding onto the bumper of a moving car and cruising through the snow.) Ride the Metro after Thursday in the Square Spelling contest for Polish last names What else?????? AWESOME LIST! In addition to horseshoes, there should also be Polish Horeshoes or bags. In Polish Horshoes you balance a beer bottle on the end of a ski pole, and take turns throwing a frisbee trying to knock of the opponents' bottle. One must have a beer in his hand at all times and points are tallied thusly: A clean hit of the opponents' bottle: 3 points a hit pole which results in a toppled bottle: 2 points a dropped frisbee: 1 point for thowing team (hence the beverage requirement)
PastaJoe Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Pizza delivery on Genesee St. Biathalon High diving over Niagara Falls Canadian ballet pole dancing Bicycling on the Skyway Racing up the Ralph's upper deck without spilling beer Bathroom / concession stand halftime marathon
The Poojer Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Forgot about the High Expectation Jump followed by the Long Reality Smack Down
Chef Jim Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Lawn mower races. As my wife said while we were there last week. "I didn't know there were that many lawns in the world to be mowed." But they sure looked nice and green.
HopsGuy Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Fastest time over the Peace Bridge. Bonus points if you're bringing a ballet dancer to the US.
ricojes Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 With the start of the football season around the corner, I would add a few tailgating favorites washers, beer pong, LRC, and the beam bag toss...
Bullpen Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Bandwagon jumping (depending on the relative success of the Bills or Sabres) Camaro drag racing Cow tipping (you'll have to venture down to Cattaraugus Co for that) Texas Hot eating contest (with the works of course)
Wacka Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Chippewa Bar Crawl- have a beer and a shot in each bar on Chippewa. The fastest one (that survives) is the winner.
bills44 Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 It doesn't get much more Buffalo than "Can-Jam". Also, darts has to be on the list.
Cornerville Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Fried Bologna Sandwiches Eating Contest Pin The Tail On TD
mcjeff215 Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 Bocce Ball. Armchair quarterbacking. The other threads addressing the addition/subtraction of Olympic sports got me thinking. What events would make up the Buffalo Olympics? Thus far: Bowling Horseshoes Softball (slow pitch only, of course) Euchre Bar Shuffleboard Shoveling (if its the summer games, maybe shoveling blue cheese?) Marathon (I have determined that it is 23 miles from Delaware Park to Mickey Rats in Angola...Maybe some shots at Rats to make up for the missing 3 miles?) -side note: the marathon must be completed in Zubaz pants. Pogey (more of a winter event...holding onto the bumper of a moving car and cruising through the snow.) Ride the Metro after Thursday in the Square Spelling contest for Polish last names What else??????
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