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why are you a prick when you bowl...
« on: April 11, 2008, 05:02:29 AM »
I think we all have things we do on and around the lanes that makes up pricks in someone elses eyes what is your thing?

for me I get bad rap because I tell it like it is when someone is acting like they are the best thing in bowling I challenge them to bowl against me and I usually win.

I used to be quite the loud bowler also but I have quited down as I have gotten older
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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2008, 01:06:21 PM »
Lately, I've been acting like a real pri*k when things are going bad in my game.

Wednesday, I had four in a row going into the 10th and left a solid 7-9 (I'm right handed). We ended up losing the game by three pins.

In my best 5 yr old form, I flipped the pins off then attacked the trash can, smashing the lid.

Man, I need to get a life...
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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2008, 01:14:11 PM »
Yeah but how many low average guys are more pricks than higher average bowlers??? I sucked it up bad last night going 156,160,236 i was groaning to myself, but always told the other bowlers great shots even on there bad brooklyn hits so sportsmanship is just who you are not your average.



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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2008, 01:16:28 PM »
Besides that Tuesday a few weeks ago, I'm not a prick when I bowl. My league is mostly fun and the guys are cool. We joke a lot.
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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2008, 01:17:55 PM »
Used to be a prick but after I shattered all the bones in my pinkie slugging the wall my demeanor has changed.  By the way the pressboard on the last lane is backed up with cinderblock

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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2008, 01:23:11 PM »
Sometimes I cuss at myself while still facing the pins, but I have learned that a little self-control goes a long way with the mental game. No one threw the ball except me, so I accept full responsibility for my bad shots, just like the rare good shot.


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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2008, 01:25:16 PM »
I rarely get mad.  Its just a game and I take the good with the bad.  I used to punch things and curse, but I realize that it just makes you look silly and stupid.

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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2008, 01:26:49 PM »
If the guy next to me is on the approach holding his "I am ready" pose for too long (how can someone stand still with a bowling ball in their hands for ten seconds anyhow?), I will walk up on him and bowl.
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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2008, 01:28:14 PM »
I call myself many names when I toss a bad ball. Then I attempt to pick up the spare and forget (at least try to) about the last frame. I have had many different things happen in my life to remind me not to lose my temper. Everytime I look at my wrist I am reminded of it. Also I know that this is for fun I will never be good enough to compete at a high level of play. I guess people would think I am a prick because I am so hard on myself.
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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2008, 01:29:08 PM »
Well, I tend to be a prick in real life...why should I be any different when I bowl?  
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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2008, 01:32:10 PM »
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why are you a prick when you bowl
Because the other team is full of bigger pricks.

I bowl in a generally more "fun" league.  Most of the teams are there to have a night out with fellow friends who also like bowling. These people I enjoy bowling with and will be civil and friendly with, joking and just generally having a good time with them.

There are a few teams that are really competitive and will take it to the other teams, if you know what I mean.  These are the teams where my competitive nature will come out.  I turn all their tricks back on them and besides that, I really, really enjoy pissin' in their cereal.  It's just too much fun.
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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #11 on: April 11, 2008, 01:54:11 PM »
Ya sometimes I am a prick. I will swear, never to loud.. I will shake my head with an angry face and occasionally punch the seat or table (this is only when i am doing terrible). My response to this is that I am a competitor. I was an All-American wrestler in high school and college and all i know is to compete. I also love to win; this is what has made me successful in life, having a desire to compete and win. I demand the best out of myself in everything, life, my profession, bowling.. The disappointment and frustration is always with me, nobody else. Now i will always say good shot to the other team or my team even when i'm pissed when they do throw a good shot, but if competing in a competitive men's league and showing emotion while competing makes you a prick, i guess I am one.

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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2008, 02:30:45 PM »
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Well, I tend to be a prick in real life...why should I be any different when I bowl?  
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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2008, 02:33:30 PM »
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Ya sometimes I am a prick. I will swear, never to loud.. I will shake my head with an angry face and occasionally punch the seat or table (this is only when i am doing terrible). My response to this is that I am a competitor. I was an All-American wrestler in high school and college and all i know is to compete. I also love to win; this is what has made me successful in life, having a desire to compete and win. I demand the best out of myself in everything, life, my profession, bowling.. The disappointment and frustration is always with me, nobody else. Now i will always say good shot to the other team or my team even when i'm pissed when they do throw a good shot, but if competing in a competitive men's league and showing emotion while competing makes you a prick, i guess I am one.


Thank you.  I couldn't have written this better myself.  We just need to edit the punching of things and the All-American stuff, because the only thing I'd be All-America at is eating sliders.  And I only softly tap chairs/whatever after a huge wind-up.  Otherwise, I admire and emulate your intensity.  My team values that in me but some other guys don't necessarily dig it.  My answer is if you don't dig competition in a men's league, then go do a goofier more relaxed league, because they are out there.
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Re: why are you a prick when you bowl...
« Reply #14 on: April 11, 2008, 02:37:10 PM »
You can prick your finger, but DON'T finger your prick! No, no...
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