You don't want to run into this situation like Ben Stiller.
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With the upcoming warm months approaching, summer presents a whole new variety of options for guys to choose from when it comes to outdoor activities. But be warned, there's some unwritten rules involved. Learn a few of the codes of summer sports that should apply to every man.
Rule No. 1: Unless you're training for swimming in the London Olympics, no
speedos. Ever.
Rule No. 2: Guys don't jog. We run.
Rule No. 3: Sweat is awesome. But every man should be obligated to wear a sleeveless or
t-shirt when playing pick-up basketball.
Rule No. 4: When getting a ball park frank, stop using ketchup
on your hot dogs after the age of 18. Mustard is the way to go.
Rule No. 5: Tennis shorts should never be higher than mid-thigh.
Rule No. 6: Or any summer shorts, for that matter.
Rule No. 7: Your IQ will appear to drop significantly to your colleagues if you
show up to a pick-up sports game, wearing a customized sports team jersey with
your name stitched on the back.
Rule No. 8: Going fishing is only validated if there's a cooler of beers on the
boat.
Rule No. 9: Spandex shorts should be avoided when biking, unless you're heading
to the mountains. Or the Tour de France.
Rule No. 10: Bringing a Gatorade to a pick-up game is fine. Bringing a whole G
series product line of pre, during, and post-game drinks is just insane.
Rule No. 11: Stadium heckling is always approved, unless you're the lone idiot yelling in
fans' ears.
Rule No. 12: Frisbee: if you’re
playing professionally, stop.
Rule No. 13: A bunch of men getting together to play
softball: thumbs up. A bunch of men getting together to play softball, with
one guy trying to act like an aspiring baseball prospect: thumbs down.
Rule No. 14: Refrain from being the guy who stays naked in the locker
room longer than actually required.
Rule No. 15: The shooter’s responsible for getting the ball in
the neighbors’ back yard.
Rule No. 16: The guy who comes to a street hockey
game in roller blade gear...is an idiot.
Rule No. 17: Water-skiing is only acceptable on America’s Funniest
Home Videos.
Rule No. 18: Requirements for a softball game: beer, sunflower
seeds, and big league chew.
Rule No. 19: If you’re playing dodge ball, you have to be willing
to sacrifice blood, sweat and tears, or nothing at all.
Rule No. 20: Understand that golf is 90 per cent riding around in a golf kart,
and 10 per cent skill.
Rule No. 21: Tanning oil should be avoided when playing
beach volleyball. No need to prove to everyone that you and your buddy are "Maverick"
and "Goose" from Top Gun.