After the opening ceremony, the Olympics are officially over in my book. But if you have a mate anxiously scanning the Olympic schedule for when curling will be televised, the weeks of the Winter Games may well be frustrating. All hope is not lost, however. Simply follow these tips to successfully distract your partner from the black hole that is the Olympics.
1. Get back to your Olympic roots. Read The Naked Olympics. You only need to read the part of Tony Perrottet’s book that details the loud, crazy, drunken parties the players used to have back in ancient Greece. Then bust out a bottle of wine and drink to Bacchus together. At least you’ll feel a bit happier drinking your cares away while watching cross-country skiing.
2. Start curling. Get out a ball, get out your brooms, and challenge your mate to a curling match in your kitchen. In addition to the fun of pushing a ball around with a broom, you can carefully orchestrate this game to get some cleaning done too.
3. Create your own Olympic game. Raid your jewelry box for one silver and one gold chain. Hand them to your partner and give details regarding a new Olympic sport you’d like to try in your bedroom. If these suggestions can’t get your mate off the couch and in to the bedroom, you may have an Olympic Games addict on your hands and you’re best advised to just wait it out until the games are over.
4. If you can’t beat ‘em… Invite friends over for an Olympic party. Technically this doesn’t qualify as a distraction, but inviting friends over for an Olympic viewing party can be more fun than you and your partner settling in for your nightly dose of television. The best night to host the party is February 22, the last night of the Olympics, when Devo is playing the closing ceremony.
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