1) My real name is not even close to F Whipple
2) I once wrote a paper comparing horror across different mediums such as literature, film, and, of course, video games. It was the most enjoyable research I have ever done for a paper. Long story short, I came to the conclusion that video games did a much better job of scaring the pants off of me. I got a B+
3) I've ridden an elephant before. I regret not using it to rampage through the town.
4) I've been tackled on the sidelines of a football game before despite not being on the team. As an athletic trainer we had to stand on the sidelines with the players. The play was drifting towards our sideline and I figured I would be be fine, BAD IDEA. Initially, I was safe, but at the last second our guy with the ball got hit by a defender his path was redirected towards me. The only thing going through my mind was "O Shit." I was nailed in the chest and sent flying backwards. I turned this dire situation into awesomeness. With all the momentum that I had once my back hit the ground I continued rolling backwards and did a back handspring onto my feet. The crowd went crazy and I did all this while rocking a fanny pack.
5) I've been to mexico twice on mission trips. Both times we built houses for people living in in houses made out of cardboard and wooden palletes. They were both two of the most humbling times of my life but most importantly I learned that Mexican pop is amazing since it uses real sugar. Apple soda is one of the greatest things I've ever tasted.
6) I love sports! (as evidenced as being an athletic trainer I suppose) I'm a huge Cubs, Bears, and Illini fan and enjoy playing nearly every sport. I've ran cross-country and track through both high school and college and was an intermural ultimate frisbee champ.
7) I went to a non-televised Nickelodeon event and got picked to go on-stage to compete in a game. My team lost but it was completely worth it because I got slimed.
8) Out of all my left-handed friends, I'm the only one who holds the wiimote in my left hand and the nunchuck in my right. Oddly enough, I sometimes cross my hands when playing. I'm also still bitter about Link being right-handed in Twilight Princess.
9) I'm a huge Star Wars nerd. During Jr. High and High School I read about 40 books in the expanded universe. I can still watch the cantina scene in
A New Hope and name nearly all the characters' names and species. My favorite is
Return of the Jedi
10) My game gear collection contains such classics as
Primal Rage (severely gimped on the GG), Shaq-Fu, and....
Reading this will give you AIDS. Enjoy!
Oh nos! Now I has aids? Not good.
Only you, F Whipple, could pull off a fannipack while getting tackled on the side of a football game, and still look awesome.
ooooooooh, AIDS, NICE!!!
Good read. :)
#4 on the internet? I wanna see it.
@atlas
Unfortunately no. I tried for years to get the tape of that game but it never happened.
Mexican pop? You fucking yankee. ;P
You drank stuff in Mexico?
Also I now want a game gear just to try that version of Shaq Fu.
Omfg you got slimed?! I always wanted to be slimed as a kid when I watched Nickelodeon shows. D=
I want video of you getting tackled and doing that hand spring, lol
Owning Surf Ninjas on Game Gear is possibly the SEGA fan equivalent of wearing the Power Glove while watching The Wizard.
Also @ Item #8: That's what the Gamecube version is for :P
I've also done mission trips to Mexico to build houses. Crazy time down there for sure. Ever get heatstroke?
My sons are jealous of you getting slimed on a Nickelodeon event.
I have also read between 20 and 30 books in the extended Star Wars universe. It's also sad that I'm jealous of you getting slimed on a Nickelodeon event.
Great list man. :-)
@The GHost
Nah I'm used to 90% humidity so the weather actually felt better to me
That fanny pack flip sounds awesome!
Now, if you were smoking and holding a cup of coffee at the SAME time *with a big mustache* I think you could have the worlds greatest clip!!
You know I guessed as much for #1 ;) Great list! #4 tops all else!
AIDS! SLIME!
My girlfriend actually got to write a paper comparing horror games with other mediums recently. She loved writing it, and I imagine everyone who gets such an opportunity should. :P
Nice list. :P