ACLR: What Sport Could You Play the Longest Without Anyone Knowing You’re Not a Pro?

Summary: Welcome back! In this episode of Applied Curiosity Lab Radio we chomp on a Curiosity Bite that borrows from the world's craziest sports to explore how we think others perceive us.<br> In what crazy sport could you be considered a pro? For how long?<br> How accurate is your self-perception? In what way are your co-workers better than you at this?<br> If you could make up a sport that you would be considered a pro, what sport would you create?<br> What's your roller derby name? Would you rather be a professional worm charmer or Buzkashi player?<br>  <br> Discuss, debate, and dissect with us!<br> The lens is – and always will be – curiosity. Each week, fun informal conversations center around one delectable Curiosity Bite designed to give your brain the time and ideas to think about thinking, to flex your curiosity muscle… and maybe even… revolutionize the way you think.<br> This week's Curiosity Bite:<br> What sport could you play the longest in a televised game, without anyone realizing you’re not a professional athlete?<br> In this episode...Curious Questions asked and answered<br> How long would a televised sport run until people realized you were an imposter?<br> <br> What are these crazy sports (see references below)?<br> <br> For how long could Jennifer masquerade as a professional weight lifter?<br> References<br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1y4rsEVzYo" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Extreme Ironing</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks2bA1gWHsE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Worm Charming</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM3MnsdhgOk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Octopush</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK5TQSKmS3o" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chess boxing</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UB3eA8B4qI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Buzkashi</a><br> <br> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/02/nyregion/tiny-birds-big-drama-inside-the-world-of-the-birdmen-of-queens.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Competitive bird chirping</a><br> Thanks for Listening!<br> To share your thoughts:<br> <br> * Leave a note in the comment section below or Tweet with #ACLR and we'll find you.<br> * Share this show on <a href="https://twitter.com/BeckiSaltzman" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/appliedcuriositylab/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and your very own favorite social site.<br> <br> To help out the show:<br> <br> * Leave an honest review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/applied-curiosity-lab-radio/id1282498125" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a>. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one.<br> * Subscribe on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/applied-curiosity-lab-radio/id1282498125" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a> or <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/becki-saltzman/applied-curiosity-lab-radio" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stitcher</a>.<br> * Subscribe to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Applied Curiosity Lab YouTube</a><br> <br> Join the <a href="https://beckisaltzman.com/join-the-tribe-of-the-curious/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Tribe of the Curious</a>.<br> <br> Special thanks to Jemi. Thanks for sharing Curiosity Bites research and ideas. Thanks for joining us this week. Until next time!