Noodling

So here's the story. A month or so ago I was told by an ATL friend: "Don't worry. The Braves will be in the playoffs, and we will beat you guys...mark my words!" That was only one of many audacious statements he made touting the triumph that the Braves would eventually ultimately achieve over the Phillies in the post season. The grand culmination came a few weeks ago when I challenged his empty threats, and it was determined that a wager needed to be set. And that's when I was backed into potentially having to do one of the worst things I can possibly think of! Silly me...here I was thinking along the lines of a free dinner or some kind of royal treatment.

Nope. Not even close...

If the Braves took down the Phillies, I would have to go noodling!

Yes. That's right. I said NOODLING!!! I instantly regretted raising the challenge.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with what noodling entails, just watch. I'm thinking you'll understand my incredulous reaction.

And if that doesn't convince you, try it bare handed!! Are you insane?!?!

So you can imagine that I've been rooting extra hard for the Phillies over the last several weeks!  And, while I know it's neither kind nor becoming to kick someone while they're down, I probably was a touch too exuberant when I rubbed in the Phillies sweep of the Braves to finish off their season. (please count this as my public apology!) BUT, in my defense, I was honestly mostly just ecstatically relieved that I was off the hook for the noodling excursion!!!

And now you might be wondering what amazing prize I will be rewarded as the obvious victor?! Yeah...let's just say that somehow in my flabbergasted state of shock, we never got around to establishing my side of the deal.
Shoot. ;-)