I'm sure there's an 'Elf' out there who can sort it.... (See what i did)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
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I'm sure there's an 'Elf' out there who can sort it.... (See what i did)Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Baseball with international signing rules for young players outside of the US/Canada would be an interesting one. I reckon theoretically you could get a pay day without even playing a game - teams will happily throw a wad of cash at somebody who can reliably throw 100+ in nets or in a bullpen session in front of scouts. Playing a game or two and claiming a bit of arm soreness could then get you shut down to protect their investment. You’d never get the first pro contract, but teams regularly give 16 year old kids in the Dominican Republic millions based on nothing but potential. Similar to the cricket idea but with money up front
The marathon one is interesting but if you came out of nowhere to win the London Marathon everyone would assume you cheated and you’d probably be more likely to be banned than get endorsements. Great question btw.
The ten times I perform I’d be the best in the world, if the horse was a Barry Island donkey, I’d win and still be the best in the world. The marathon runner would be the best (winner) if he ran in hobnail boots, the footballer would be the best if he played in wellies. You do realise that there’s a very experienced wizard involved here, don’t you? He’s brilliant and knows wizardry & magic inside out………..I’m at Haydock Park in the 3.30 tomorrow, picking my ride up from Blackpool beach first thing tomorrow, get your stones on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by LeningradCowboy
By definition, you can't be the best F1 driver in the world if you haven't got an F1 team to drive for.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rjk
Your point is moot.
I'd delay until I was 80yrs old [not long now] before taking my 10 x options. It would be the 100 metres. Can you imagine the bets, the challenges, the media coverage, of an 80yr old out running the world's fastest athletes. After my 9th I'd announce I was retiring after the next one.
Or better still after 9 say you were not going to race again then let them bribe you to do "just 1 more!"
Given this too much thought and I can't think of one where 10 games is enough to get you earning anything decent unless you could work on contacts, some social media presence beforehand.
So I'd choose football just for the enjoyment of being by far the best player on the pitch. A combination of ronaldinho and Messi taking the piss. I'd at least set up a YouTube channel to document the journey and perhaps it would get me some attention before the 10 games or someone breaks my leg.
How long is a game of poker? One hand? Or one session?
one session I guess.Quote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
being the best poker player in the world does not guarantee winning though
It doesn't say whether you can show this brilliance in training or practice before your first game. This, I reckon, is where football wins. If you can, you can go around from club to club begging for opportunities. Go to a big, big club. Spin some yarn, demonstrate serious skills. They'll look at you. Be amazing in training. They ask you to come back as you're that good. You start training with them. You keep being amazing. You play a couple of friendlies. You're awesome. Get signed up on a long term contract. Play 8 games where you're a world beater. Job done.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trigger
It's come up a few times already. You can't just decide to be an F1 driver, even if you drive like peak Schumacher. You've only got the ability 10 times.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moodybluebird
It's got to be golf. Win the UK amateur championship gets you a wildcard into the British open. Win that as an amateur and then turn pro, win 8 majors and live happily ever after.
Thinking about it, F1 might be the worst. Even if you get a drive and it goes well, what happens after your ability goes?
If you decide to drive, you'll never qualify for another race, and may even kill yourself or someone else while trying. And if you refuse to race, their lawyers will bankrupt you.
how do you get into the UK amateur championship? can anyone play that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bald Barry Bastad
It would take 4 days to win each tournament. You wouldn't even have the time to establish yourself to qualify for the Amateur Championship.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bald Barry Bastad
Even if you were already good enough to get into UK Amateur, the most you could hope for is to win the British Open and then fall spectacularly from the top of the leaderboard on day 3 of your next tournament
10 wins not 10 daysQuote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
Amazing how in depth this thread has gone. Analysed to the nth degree, posters contradicted & corrected, detailed explanations of how one would go about it & dodge the rules & pitfalls (me included). It’s a wizard giving magic powers, it’s like ripping a Grimm’s fairy tale to bits claiming it’s too far fetched.:hehe:
It did happen, Ali Dia, anyone remember him :hehe:
https://www.google.co.uk/url?q=https...9IEKrg9sP1m-Q8
Lardy, think you're taking this far too seriously.
In any case, I would retire after my 10th race lol
the rules are starting from where you are today, you can become the best in the world at a chosen sport for the next 10 times you compete in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moodybluebird
So unless you already have a seat at an F1 team ( and one of the best ones at that) then it isn't going to do you much good.
Love the analysis in this thread. Couple of things to add into the mix.
Performing as the best in the world doesn't guarantee winning.
If only your ability changes, what happens if you can't even fit into a F1 car. I know I wouldn't be able to so I would be the best F1 driver in the world but wouldn't be able to fit into the car.
You'll never be the best in the world with that attitude.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moodybluebird
What if 2 people chose to be the best in the same sport at the same time?
That wizard hasn't really thought this through.
they both perform at the standard of the best in the world at that sport, whoever is better on the day will win, much like when 2 evenly matched players play in any sportQuote:
Originally Posted by The Bloop
Ah but only one person saved his life as far as we know so the above scenario shouldn't happen. But Merlin being a wise old wizard wouldn't afford two people the same opportunities simultaneously even if he owed them both a debt of gratitude.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bloop
Slightly left field but it sort of relates to your first paragraph:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Bloop
The US golfer Zach Johnson when he won the British Open thanked God profusely during his winner's speech. I was thinking, did the other players feel betrayed by God because He decided they were undeserving of the claret jug ? Of course all the competitors with the exception of Johnson may have been heathens but I find this unlikely.
Johnson, wisely, kept quiet about the wizard, obviously.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moodybluebird
:hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
Love it! :hehe:Quote:
Originally Posted by splott parker
I also came around to your way of thinking, that if you were the best in the world, you'd win regardless of any perceived handicap.
You'd win the Olympic 100m race wearing leg callipers.. because you'd be simply the best, right?
Likewise, you'd win the Olympic swimming blue ribbon event wearing a copper diving helmet and lead boots!
When you made that post about being a champion jockey, I was going to suggest you pick up the shovel that's been kicking around recently. However, now I see where you were coming from :hehe:
The shovel was for following my horse. I’m the best at rhubarb growing as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock_Flock_of_Five
Boxing seems to be the sport where you can be thrust into world level fights based on reputation, like Francis Ngannou.
You arrange an amatuer fight, film it for the internet and because you're the best in the world it will go viral. Within 3 fights you'd be offered a big name like some YouTube influencer. Fights 8, 9 and 10 would end the careers of Joshua, Usyk and Fury.
US players in all sports do that shit all the time. So vain and non self-aware (just like religion). If there was a god, why would it choose one person over another to be successful? You may as well thank god for being a dick to everyone else.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moodybluebird
If you're 5'5" and the best boxer in the world, you're still not going to win those fights.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shute
It's not 10 wins, it's 10 times. In a golf tournament, you play 18 holes 4 times. On different days.Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin Friday's Ghost
I've just spoken to the wizard and he confirms that this is the case - sorryQuote:
Originally Posted by NYCBlue
Changing my mind on this now as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by lardy
Remember when those female Chinese athletes suddenly started destroying middle distance records, knocking 30 seconds at a time off the 5000m (something like that). Everyone just assumed it was doping, and the one who broke the records later admitted it.
Saying that, I think those world records still stand. Would it be worth it to have a world record if there's a big asterisk next to it?
Also, what did Zach Johnson do to offend God so much in 2015/16 that prevented him from retaining his title and stopped him winning it back in the last seven British Opens?Quote:
Originally Posted by Moodybluebird
Can’t comment on the last seven years but at the moment the wizard has his hands full with CCMB posters. Johnson’s wizard experience is in the past.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away.Quote:
Originally Posted by the other bob wilson
And the Lord had £20 on Henrik StensonQuote:
Originally Posted by Moodybluebird