It's true.
NPR ran a story a few days ago about several colleges around the country who will be participating in this years
Fourth Annual Quidditch Cup. Abso-freakin'-awesome. Not only are these schools dusting off their broomsticks and quaffles in hopes of coming home the champion but they are also ultimately hoping the sport will eventually achieve NCAA recognized status.
However since all players don't have actual flying broomsticks,
the rules have been altered. My favorite? The section on the snitch:
The snitch, otherwise known as the "Snitch Runner," is a guy with a sock hanging out of the back of his shorts. According to the official IQA rule book, "The Snitch Runner evades both Seekers at all costs, doing everything he can do to prevent the Snitch from being caught."
I seriously hope this guy is in amazing shape.
Frankly if you are a prospective college freshman, I'd take a good long look at my schools extra-curricular activities and make sure that Quidditch makes the cut. Cause that's a deal breaker.
spotted via Shelf Awareness.
3 comments:
Oh wow, I envy them! I would love to play Quidditch, even without flying broomsticks.
Hey there,
I wanted to thank you for turning me on to hyperbole and a half. It is cracking me up!
That's awesome! I wished my university had some Quidditch team : that's one I would go cheer for!
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