So, this whole “foot smother fight” thing popped up, and you know me, I’m usually game to try out some weird stuff. Figured, okay, sounds like a bit of a laugh, maybe some clumsy wrestling. Didn’t really think much past that, to be honest. But actually doing it? That was a whole other story, let me tell ya.
First thing, getting someone to even try this with me was a mission. You mention “foot smother fight,” and people just kinda slowly back away. Finally got my mate, Dave – he’s always up for a bit of nonsense – to agree. We didn’t bother with a rulebook. The goal was pretty much what it says on the tin: try and, well, gently smother the other person’s face with your feet. Sounds graceful, right? Not so much.
The Actual Scramble – How It Went Down
Alright, so we get started. At first, it’s all giggles. You feel a bit ridiculous, flopping around. I made the first move, trying to get some leg leverage.
- It’s surprisingly hard to aim your feet when someone’s actively trying to avoid them. Who knew?
- My balance was all over the place. One minute I thought I had him, the next I was practically rolling over myself.
- Dave wasn’t much better. Lots of kicking the air, near misses. It’s not about brute force, that’s for sure. More like clumsy acrobatics.
I did manage to kind of get a socked foot near his cheek for like, a second. He just shoved it away laughing. Then he tried, and I gotta say, having feet suddenly appear in your personal space, even friendly ones, makes you squirm like crazy. Your neck just does this automatic “nope” thing. It’s pure instinct. We were both just a tangle of limbs, mostly.
The whole thing probably lasted five minutes before we were both too out of breath from laughing and wrestling. It wasn’t really a “fight” in the end, more like competitive tickling with feet, if that makes any sense. Zero aggression, all silliness.
So, what did I learn from this highly scientific practice? Well, for one, it’s a lot more about wiggling and flexibility than actual smothering. And it’s impossible to be serious while doing it. If you’re looking for a new party game that’ll make everyone look like confused octopuses, this might be it. As a “fight,” though? Nah. It’s just a goofy way to fall over a lot. Definitely a one-off experiment for the books, I think. Gave me a good story, anyway.
