So, what event is the hardest? That is a difficult question to answer. Every event affects a guy differently. Some of the bigger guys prefer the "Power Events" while the smaller faster guys hate the throwing events and Tug-O-War. After seeing the spill that Greg took during a Tug-O-War battle last year, I'd say it's a safe assumption that he isn't too fond of that event.But I thought that this would provide a good spark of conversation and debate. Nobody is right. Nobody is wrong. It's all your opinion. Anyway, here is how I break down my top 5 difficult events (from least to most difficult).
5) 4-Beer Beer Chug (Opener):
This is a difficult way to start your day at 10:00 am: Chug two beers as fast as you can. It is a tall task to be sure. It is imperative to set the tone for your team right off the bat and helps to get you started properly. It is not overly important to win this event but it clearly helps to get some points.
This is a difficult way to start your day at 10:00 am: Chug two beers as fast as you can. It is a tall task to be sure. It is imperative to set the tone for your team right off the bat and helps to get you started properly. It is not overly important to win this event but it clearly helps to get some points.
All eyes are on you and it's time to put up or shut up! This may help you...this may hurt you. Only time will tell. But it's quite a way to start your morning and the only way to do it up in the mountains!
4) Shuttle Run:
Once again, it is my opinion that the events that include running & chugging are some of the more difficult events. This one wasn't as hard as I originally feared, but it can be tough when you're sprinting 50+ yards with a chug at the end of that run. Sweaty showed that this event can be won by running under control with a quick chug and proper form. He really showed us all that anybody can excel at any event regardless of size. Bluebeard also had an amazing time in the Shuttle Run. Greg showed that passion and love for an event doesn't necessarily translate to points and BMOC showed that speed and being in shape won't win you any events outright either.
3) Dead Man's Carry:
This is an event that I should not worry myself with as one of the heavier guys up there because I don't have to worry about carrying me around. But I think that this is one of the tougher events regardless of weight. We all want to get to the checkpoint as fast as possible. As a result of that anxiousness, it is very easy to try to run too fast and fall over. I tried to run like I could normally run as soon as Bowler jumped on my back last year. And I failed to take into account that I had an extra dude on my back. I did a face plant. I also saw Big Sweaty do the same thing with BMOC on his back. It's just something that we don't expect and is tough to prepare for.
I did see a few people who executed this event flawlessly and their times reflected that. No Ma'am and Kenny Rogers Roasters were two that come to mind.
2) Blind Man's Beer:
Blind Man's Beer is a tough event for everyone. First, any time you combine dizziness with chugging you will more than likely come up with an ugly result. I have seen more people puke during Blind Man's Beer the past two years than any other event. It is a given that you're gonna lose it. You just never know when. So, you have that hanging over your head. I think it's just a tough, tough event on you and it is far enough into the day that you are already a little bit drunk and full.
1) The Eliminator:
I find The Eliminator to be the most difficult event at The Memorial. It does exactly what the name would indicate: it eliminates the weak! Not only does this event involve the most running of all of the events, but it combines the running with two separate beer chugs. To me, there is nothing more difficult than chugging a beer while out of breath.
This event made me puke hard last year and apparently was one of the few events that made Bluebeard lose his lunch. Not sure if he actually puked here or was just out of breath.
This event made me puke hard last year and apparently was one of the few events that made Bluebeard lose his lunch. Not sure if he actually puked here or was just out of breath.
What do yinz think? What events do you think are most difficult and why???
Bluebeard takes some notes.....
12 comments:
i vow to not finish last in the opening 4 beer beer chug this year! i'm coming out of the gates guns-a-blazing!!!
You bet ur balls you are Rick!!!
It doesn't get much worse than Blind Man's Beer for me. I'm always gonna be bad in the throws, but they don't make me lose my lunch like BMB always does.
Any running event that consists of 1 beer is awesome, but in ones like the eliminator that require two, are just terrible. Little guys can place in throwing events, and ricky last year was one footfault away from taking a top 3 in the log toss. But one little guy has no chance period. Greg. boy does he suck - he sure did suck the past two years. He just plain sucked! I've seen teams suck before, but they were the suckiest bunch of sucks that ever sucked.
My top five toughest:
5. Dead Man's Carry
4. Blind Man's Beer
3. Either 4 beer beer chug
2. Eliminator
1. Egg Toss
Any event that combines the mental anguish and physical requirements to prevent that egg from hitting the ground or breaking deserves a number 1 vote. Only a man with sure hands could have a good chance at winning this every year. In fact, you might call such a man... Hands.
Put a cork in it Suckfield!!!! I looked at the results from last years tire and log toss and didn't see any old gray senior citizens that placed. You beat me by 1'5" in the log and by 1'3" in the tire. You have such an advantage with that old man strength that it's almost unfair for the rest of us. Now if only your mama taught you how to chug....
I know many of you will probably not agree with me, but the toughest event for me besides the obvious "eloginator" is the shuttle run. This event requires that you sprint the entire way, chug your beer and then sprint to the finish. As my time reflected I was terrible and found it impossible to chug while I was completely out of breath. I told Legs the other day that I've ran this event a million times in my head and have been strategizing ever since my poor performance. I expect a much better finish this time around.
Jigs,
You are the worst teammate possible!!!! Your anger and spite scared old Graysfield and his cowboy hat at the 2006 Memorial and you took a defending champion and turned him into such a pussy that he had to be banished from the Memorial all together. You really need to go to a management seminar.
Look who's talking Craig!!! You are a guarantee to finish last year after year! You could have complimented Catfish Cobb last year with strong chugs and witty anticdotes but instead you tanked yet again! You are one pathetic loser!!!!
With your bottom finishes in the log toss, blind man's beer, shuttle run and tire toss and that furry jungle you call legs you have about as good of a chance breaking your last place cycle as you do getting laid this year. You’d think you would have learned something from my wedge bustin’ SBF after all these years!!
Sweaty Big is back in the game. After forgetting my log in name and password i have finally sucked it up and just created a new one.
How come no one is talking about tug o war. That is by far the worst event of all time. It wasn't even fun when we were little. Even when you win you actually lose. ie your hands get ripped to shreads (that is if you are a man and don't wear gloves), your knees are skinned (just ask the beekeeper), and worst of all...drinking is not even a factor!
Now 4 beer chug hands down the best event of the day. It not only sets the tone for the entire competition, but you find out right away if your partner is ready to go or not.
Wow. Greg is really taking a beating. A few notes:
- Even though he hasn't shown his worth on the Memorial scoresheet, his chugging ability is pound for pound the best on the mountain.
- I think we all still have plenty to prove up there. We've only had 1 true Memorial with full rosters. Legacies will continue to be made!
- Ty: did you not wear gloves during Tug-O-War???! That's insane! I have plenty of questions about TOW and techniques. I question my technique from last year.
- Jigs is incorrect. The Eloginator does not have 2 individual beer chugs. That event has 1 beer chug for each team member in the relay race.
- Sweaty is also correct in saying that the First 4 Beer Beer chug is an amazing event. It's put up or shut up time. The talking stops and the chugging begins. I was torn when making my rankings b/c I thought that this event rules and the adrenaline is pumping plenty to get you through it. But it CAN BE a rude awakening if you wake up and feel like shit and then have to chug 2 beers on top of that. Lots of intriguing storylines to that sweet event!
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