Yeah I know that’s a lot to cover but bare with me and I’ll be quick.
slackergirl and I were proper little Dopers and swung out to SFO to pick up thinksnow for the SLO Dopefest this weekend. Actually, slackergirl was the proper little Doper and I was the guy with nothing better to do, so I went along.
Thinksnow seems like a right outstanding feller. And a large one at that. If we get in a fight this weekend, I’ll be right behind him.
We hung out briefly, went into the city for cheeseburgers at Mels and then retired to our respective places of sleep. While at the restaurant I made an allusion to the outward appearance of someone who is lacking in asthetic qualities, shall we say. This struck thinksnow as somewhat humorous, at which point he gave his sinuses a pretty decent wash with the restaurant water.
Is this really worth mentioning? Nah, but I put in the thread title so what the hay?
But the important part of this thread is as follows: am I the only Doper who has participated in that time-tested, truly patriotic sport of Donkey Basket-Ball?
I mentioned it to slackergirl, and she had no idea what I was talking about.
Is it an east coast thing, perhaps?
Anyone? Power forward on a burro? Point guard on an ass? Work with me here people!
I’ve never heard of it, so it’s not a Midwest thing, I guess.
I’ll second the “donkey basketball…WTF?” Never heard of it.
Mel’s was good eatin’ and the Oreo malted was fantabulous (ts doesn’t get good malted that often.)
My nose has dried to a reasonable extent, TYVM, but I think I’m going to watch my drinking around you this weekend, as I’m lucky that was just water 
[sub]imagine if that had been the shake![/sub]
My high school here in L.A. has a faculty vs. sports all stars donkey basketball game every year. You people don’t know what you’re missing.
Yeah, we had it at my high school too. Same thing, students vs. faculty. buncha jackasses.
I’ve heard of it, but never played.
thinksnow, welcome to the Bay! Hope you enjoy your stay here, it’s a great place.
I’m glad others have chimed in to acknowledge the existence of Donkey Basketball. I was afraid it was just a bad hallucination or something.
For those not in the know … these trainers come into your highschool gym with a troop of trained (and I use the term loosely) donkeys. You get on their backs, and attempt to play basketball. It is all in good fun, and the major entertainment draw seems to be watching a beast of burden take a dump.
That and hoping your vice-principle gets bucked and breaks his ass, so to speak.
Water out the nose! Excellent way to begin a friendship.
Have fun! Wish I was there to meet everyone.
And Jack, I’m from Michigan and I’ve heard of Donkey B-ball, but never actually saw it in real life.
I remember advertisements for donkey basketball at my school, but never went to see it. So I think it does happen. (Why is another question…)
On the other hand, I personally disbelieve the claim the thinksnow actually “washed” his sinuses. Moistened? Sure. Rinsed? Possibly.
But washed? I don’t think so. I know he keeps his nose clean, but that’s a little much.
I’m familiar with Donkey Basketball. It’s great fun, but showering with the donkeys after the game is a little weird.
Jack, would you kindly remind thinksnow to powder up, please? I’m sure he’s having such a good time that he’s forgotten all about it, and he’ll be so horribly chafed in the morning.
Oh, and I’ve heard of Donkey Basketball too, but never actually seen it live. I’ve seen little bits on the news, like when a high school here plays it to raise money for charity, but that’s it.
Yes, yes…upon further review, I decry the idea that I mihgt have over-reacted to a statement and forced water back through my nose. Certainly never happened and you can’t prove it did. So there.
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