Pass Fail

Solid throws can't PASS the grade unless they are caught.

Warning

WARNING: Ultimate is addictive.
FDA recently revealed larger warning labels for small cancer sticks. It's only fair all activities are given full disclosure.

"With these warnings, every person who picks up a [frisbee and starts playing Ultimate] is going to know exactly what risk they're taking," Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told reporters.

Double Dipping

Life Guard: No Frisbee. No Boombox. What was that thing you wanted to do again?

Handblock Sense

You already know what a handblock sounds like [Schbwap] & feels like. Now enjoy what a handblock looks like...

SOURCE: Gingervitis on Flickr.

Next for Research + Development: Tasting a handblock!

Game of Throwns

Sporting a Name Change: Ultimate [SLOG News Room]

Washington, DC – Ultimate players are tossing around the idea of changing the name of their beloved sport, and it looks like the option is catching on. A DC official and others with different throwing skills gathered recently to listen to the public's input and there was an overwhelming support for the name change.

The sport of Ultimate Frisbee®, or "Ultimate", will now be referred to as Game of THROWNS.

"The main idea behind changing the name is to attract more players," said a local pickup game organizer. "And during games, many throws are thrown."

The name change of the athletic sport may possibly be mixed up with the wildly popular HBO series "Game of Thrones" which chronicles the violent dynastic struggles among the kingdom's seven noble families for control of the Iron Throne.

During formerly named "Ultimate" games, seven players per team vie for control of the plastic flying disc. Further, players use a multitude of throws – forehand, backhand, scoober, hammer, thumber, push, huck – to pass the disc; eventually into their end zone for a score. Running and catching are also important elements to the game; yet don’t sound like "Thrones".

If interested in having Ultimate renamed in your area, please contact your local provider of
Ultimate Game of Throwns.
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MORE: Previous Name Change Attempt.

Garden Variety

Sarah's community garden is having their annual fundraiser. The Mamie D. Lee Garden, located in northeast DC, is one of the original "victory gardens" established during World War II, & has provided some tasty ingredients for Sludge stomachs.

When: Thursday, June 23 6-9pm

Where: Looking Glass Lounge [3634 Georgia Ave NW, DC]

Featuring: Music by GR!NGO