The "pool" doesn't refer to swimming pools although you might be inclined to think so during this hottest stretch ever in Vancouver (we Vancouverites are weak when it comes to weather). No the pool I am talking about is shooting stick sort of pool.
Whenever I come across the World Cup Trick Shots competition or the Trick Shot tournaments I cannot resist and I have to sit and watch. It is sad to think I can recognize any of these amazing pool artists ("There goes Mike Massey!") but I dare you not to be at least impressed by what these guys can do. Anyways there are a ton of YouTube clips out there but click on the links to see a trio of ones by a German player, Ralph Eckert who has the best accent:
1) Crazy Eight Ball finish shot
2) Sinking fifteen balls with five shots
3) Trickshot montage from 2006. Pros: See Canadian Nick Nikolaidis win it all. Cons: The clip is long and you have to listen to Creed the entire time.
#1 is my favourite. Quite the impressive shot.
To continue with some more random clips, you have to check out these clips of Maru, a cat that lives in Japan. If the box-jumping clip or sliding into boxes doesn't get you laughing then you have a cold cold heart. I want to fly to Japan and kidnap Maru for myself.
1) Maru, Box jumper!
2) Maru, Paper bag head!
3) Maru, Box slider!
How many more exclamation marks can I write?! Thanks to Entertainment Weekly for the Maru find.
Ciao and meow.
Bonus! I hate really cute clips but this begging kitten (wait for the 18 sec mark) needs to be shown.
That cat is hilarious - I think there is a three-year old trapped inside its body.
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