While it was true that the organized crime syndicates would wager on sporting events, Animalia’s wagering was more along the line of fun rather than any money. However, there were still those who would try to prove themselves better than a rival for an Animalian’s first date, whether male or female. These kinds of confrontations were more common with guys, especially with alcohol in the mix but fortunately the GGAC managed to keep accidental alcohol poisoning down to a minimum.
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“So what exactly is this Banzai challenge?” Asked Clara as two frat boys began a formal speed alcohol drinking challenge.”
“I don’t know the whole thing,” Replied Peter, “But it’s apparently the result of a British producer with too much time on his hands, too little knowledge of Asian culture in his head, and wanting to encourage friendly wagering between viewers.”
“So you like that kind of stuff?” Asked Clara as the two frat boys began their second round with a bitter beer.
“I don’t watch it for the challenges,” Said Peter, “I watch it because the commentary is funny.”
Indeed, Tom and Jerry were providing color commentary on the challenges, though not exactly the same as Banzai’s own.
Round three in the drinking contest involved a guinness, but with the score being two to one, one of them began to look a little unwell, before throwing up into a metal wastebasket.
“Oh no!” Cried Tom, “He brought it all up!”
“That’s not in the rules.” Replied Jerry, averting his face, but laughing inside, “He’s disqualified!”
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While uplifted Animalians weren’t taking part in the Banzai Challenges, they still had fun competing in timed obstacle courses.
Because of the great interest that Animalians had in parkour, there were new plans to design parkour obstacle courses for next year’s IAC.
Apart from guys biting off more than they could chew, whether at the Banzai Challenges or just plain showing off, SAMAS was shaping up to be quite fun and interesting.