Wednesday 12 June 2013

Who needs Wimbledon!

Okay, before all the tennis lovers descend upon me, let me explain. I think tennis is a great sport, one that requires dedication, training, and if you're female, an unpronounceable last name. It is a great way to stay fit, and can be quite fun when played with friends. Although, probably not when played with me. The only time I can actually hit the ball is when I'm serving. That's it! The rest of the time I just run around looking impressive, but I don't actually get near the ball again for that round. Now though, I have found a way to make it even more fun! Behold, the Jolt Racket!





This fun device is battery operated (batteries included), and sends a stream of electricity through the wires in the centre. It is not for frying tennis balls though, it is for bug zapping. So now the game of tennis has been improved by the fact that your target is actively trying to avoid your racket. I bought mine a few years back, and it was quite inexpensive, and also one of the best investments I've ever made. I'm still using the same set of batteries that came with it! My highest ever score is:
Me: 28
Mosquitoes: 0
We have quite a few of the annoying little bloodsuckers where we live and that high score was done in the space of about 30 minutes. After that they decided they were getting slaughtered and left us alone for the evening. My lovely companion also states that this is pretty much the only sport that she'd watch. Watching me run around the room swinging my racket furiously, adding some tennis player-like grunts as I swing. Husbands of the world, take note! With a simple purchase you can go from watching sports on TV to having sports in the comfort of your own home! So now I have gone from this....
....to this:
Who said staying fit had to be boring!