I can throw a Ritz cracker 150 yds. (1 Viewer)

[Nigel]

Ritz, Hi-Ho - it don't matter. Throw them sidearm with the same grip as you would if you were skipping a flat stone on a pond and it will soar. I used to win money at tailgate parties all the time by flinging those babies onto the roofs of dormitories, over parking garages, etc. It's not really a unique skill, but most people have no idea how far they fly.I can drink also a pint of Guinness in 3 seconds , 2 (two separate glasses, one after the other) in 10. What are your "I'll bet you $10 I can do -------" money-makers?

 

[3MTA3]

I'll bet you $10 that your hand is bigger than your face

 

[aardball44]

I call on this. I can throw a golf disc -- aeronomically designed for long-distance flight -- about 400 feet on a flat surface with negligible wind. I've met people who can throw quite a bit further than that...but not many.A Ritz cracker does not have the flight characteristics to fly 450 feet on a flat surface unless it's been taped to the inside of a golf disc or other flight-friendly object.But a single unmodified Ritz cracker? Unaided by topography or wind? I challenge you, sir, to duplicate this feat in my presence. I'll begin the challenge with a friendly $20 wager, giving 2-1 odds. And I'll give you three throws.

 

[Nigel]

I call on this. I can throw a golf disc -- aeronomically designed for long-distance flight -- about 400 feet on a flat surface with negligible wind. I've met people who can throw quite a bit further than that...but not many.

A Ritz cracker does not have the flight characteristics to fly 450 feet on a flat surface unless it's been taped to the inside of a golf disc or other flight-friendly object.

But a single unmodified Ritz cracker? Unaided by topography or wind? I challenge you, sir, to duplicate this feat in my presence. I'll begin the challenge with a friendly $20 wager, giving 2-1 odds. And I'll give you three throws.

Try it and report back.

 

[aardball44]

My 44-year-old brother can still fit his entire body through a triangular billiard rack.

 

[aardball44]

Try it and report back.

Oh, you know I will. Today.

 

[HERBERT THE HIPPO]

I call on this. I can throw a golf disc -- aeronomically designed for long-distance flight -- about 400 feet on a flat surface with negligible wind. I've met people who can throw quite a bit further than that...but not many.

A Ritz cracker does not have the flight characteristics to fly 450 feet on a flat surface unless it's been taped to the inside of a golf disc or other flight-friendly object.

But a single unmodified Ritz cracker? Unaided by topography or wind? I challenge you, sir, to duplicate this feat in my presence. I'll begin the challenge with a friendly $20 wager, giving 2-1 odds. And I'll give you three throws.

I'll add $20 to this wager.......and give him 10 throws.....

 

[Nigel]

My 44-year-old brother can still fit his entire body through a triangular billiard rack.

that's a good one.

 

[urbanhack]

I'm calling bull #### as well. 150 feet maybe.....150 yards

 

[Nigel]

I call on this. I can throw a golf disc -- aeronomically designed for long-distance flight -- about 400 feet on a flat surface with negligible wind. I've met people who can throw quite a bit further than that...but not many.

A Ritz cracker does not have the flight characteristics to fly 450 feet on a flat surface unless it's been taped to the inside of a golf disc or other flight-friendly object.

But a single unmodified Ritz cracker? Unaided by topography or wind? I challenge you, sir, to duplicate this feat in my presence. I'll begin the challenge with a friendly $20 wager, giving 2-1 odds. And I'll give you three throws.

I'll add $20 to this wager.......and give him 10 throws.....

go chuck a few at lunchtime.

 

[Miggity]

Try this one while you're at it aard - a flour tortilla 150 feet

 

[aardball44]

RE: My Ritz Cracker post (above):I just looked it up, and I was wrong.The word I meant was "aerodynamically", not "aeronomically".I still call on Nigel's claim (at least until later today, when I will put it to the test).

 

[HERBERT THE HIPPO]

I call on this. I can throw a golf disc -- aeronomically designed for long-distance flight -- about 400 feet on a flat surface with negligible wind. I've met people who can throw quite a bit further than that...but not many.

A Ritz cracker does not have the flight characteristics to fly 450 feet on a flat surface unless it's been taped to the inside of a golf disc or other flight-friendly object.

But a single unmodified Ritz cracker? Unaided by topography or wind? I challenge you, sir, to duplicate this feat in my presence. I'll begin the challenge with a friendly $20 wager, giving 2-1 odds. And I'll give you three throws.

I'll add $20 to this wager.......and give him 10 throws.....

go chuck a few at lunchtime.

Just told one of the senior VP's that I will be flinging some Ritz crackers in the parking lot at lunchtime. Somehow......she didn't think this was strange????

 

[Hipple Long Ware & Peete]

I now have to try this today...

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

Where's MythBusters when you need them?

 

[HERBERT THE HIPPO]

RE: My Ritz Cracker post (above):

I just looked it up, and I was wrong.

The word I meant was "aerodynamically", not "aeronomically".



I still call on Nigel's claim (at least until later today, when I will put it to the test).

I was going to mention that but since I'm on your side I decided to let it go....

 

[Nigel]

RE: My Ritz Cracker post (above):

I just looked it up, and I was wrong.

The word I meant was "aerodynamically", not "aeronomically".



I still call on Nigel's claim (at least until later today, when I will put it to the test).

Let me ask you this: if my original post instead asked "how far do you think I can throw a Ritz cracker?" where would you have set the over/under?

 

[aardball44]

Lost in this thread is Nigel's claim he can drink two Guinnesses (Guinnii?) in 10 seconds.That...I believe.

 

[aardball44]

RE: My Ritz Cracker post (above):

I just looked it up, and I was wrong.

The word I meant was "aerodynamically", not "aeronomically".



I still call on Nigel's claim (at least until later today, when I will put it to the test).

Let me ask you this: if my original post instead asked "how far do you think I can throw a Ritz cracker?" where would you have set the over/under?

200'. Max.

 

[Nigel]

I now have to try this today...

On my list of things to do this weekend is to go to the high school football field and see how far I can throw a golf ball.

 

[Nigel]

RE: My Ritz Cracker post (above):

I just looked it up, and I was wrong.

The word I meant was "aerodynamically", not "aeronomically".



I still call on Nigel's claim (at least until later today, when I will put it to the test).

Let me ask you this: if my original post instead asked "how far do you think I can throw a Ritz cracker?" where would you have set the over/under?

200'. Max.

lefty on my knees

 

[guru_007]

175 feet, max.I played Ultimate in college and I can huck a disc about 110-120 yards without aid of wind. I think a frisbee golf disc can probably go about 30-50 yards further depending on skill. NO way a Ritz is going from behind one endzone on a football field past the other end....no way.

 

[aardball44]

RE: My Ritz Cracker post (above):

I just looked it up, and I was wrong.

The word I meant was "aerodynamically", not "aeronomically".



I still call on Nigel's claim (at least until later today, when I will put it to the test).

Let me ask you this: if my original post instead asked "how far do you think I can throw a Ritz cracker?" where would you have set the over/under?

200'. Max.

lefty on my knees

Oh, it's on now.

uttin-on-the-ritz:

 

[Colin Dowling]

[brian williams on NBC]"And in an odd development, Ritz crackers rose in popularity 400% today on lunchtime sales around the country. Strangely enough, the Ritz people have no explanation saying that "people must just like the taste."[/brian williams on NBC]

 

[PC Load Letter]

I'm calling bull #### as well. 150 feet maybe.....150 yards

1½ football fields? I dunno man....

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

I won $100 two years ago by betting that I could throw a Mens Slowpitch Softball 110 yards on the fly. That doesn't sound very far, but no one else came close. My winning throw was approx 119 yards (I threw from the back end of one end zone and it landed a few inches short of the back end of the opposite endzone). I also won the follow up bet on a football throw. Double or nothing for longest throw. A meager 62 yards, but it was the winning effort. Come to think of it, the original bet was $50 and the grand total after the double or nothing was $100.

 

[Miggity]

at this thread.I repeat - flour tortilla, 150 feet. Takes a little more skill than the cracker because it's floppy. It's more about spin and release angle than brute strength because if you whip it too hard the tortilla will tear.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Is this just an elaborate scheme to see how many fools you can get to go out and chuck Ritz crackers around, while their neighbors/coworkers look on like ?

 

[Gus]

I call on this. I can throw a golf disc -- aeronomically designed for long-distance flight -- about 400 feet on a flat surface with negligible wind. I've met people who can throw quite a bit further than that...but not many.

A Ritz cracker does not have the flight characteristics to fly 450 feet on a flat surface unless it's been taped to the inside of a golf disc or other flight-friendly object.

But a single unmodified Ritz cracker? Unaided by topography or wind? I challenge you, sir, to duplicate this feat in my presence. I'll begin the challenge with a friendly $20 wager, giving 2-1 odds. And I'll give you three throws.

African or European Ritz?

 

[aardball44]

at this thread.

I repeat - flour tortilla, 150 feet. Takes a little more skill than the cracker because it's floppy. It's more about spin and release angle than brute strength because if you whip it too hard the tortilla will tear.

Can I toast the tortilla, or at least heat it up in a frying pan for a few seconds?

 

[Nigel]

I'll admit I've never measured, 150 yds is an estimate, but it would be close. 100 yds. would be a slam dunk - I'd bet my house. Try it.LMAO at the thought of FBGs everywhere slinging Hi-Ho's this weekend

 

[BroadwayG]

Does it matter which side is facing up when you toss it?

 

[Miggity]

at this thread.

I repeat - flour torti5{akes a little more skill than the cracker because it's floppy.  It's more about spin and release angle than brute strength because if you whip it too hard the tortilla will tear.

Can I toast the tortilla, or at least heat it up in a frying pan for a few seconds?

Negative, nor can you use a stale tortilla.

 

[PC Load Letter]

I won $100 two years ago by betting that I could throw a Mens Slowpitch Softball 110 yards on the fly. That doesn't sound very far, but no one else came close. My winning throw was approx 119 yards (I threw from the back end of one end zone and it landed a few inches short of the back end of the opposite endzone).

I also won the follow up bet on a football throw. Double or nothing for longest throw. A meager 62 yards, but it was the winning effort. Come to think of it, the original bet was $50 and the grand total after the double or nothing was $100.

Is this where we post ludicrous claims?I can throw an infant 5000 feet.

Just short of a mile.. I know, but I'm working on it.

 

[Gus]

How much you wanna make a bet I can throw a football over them mountains?

 

[Shooter McGavin]

I'll admit I've never measured, 150 yds is an estimate, but it would be close. 100 yds. would be a slam dunk - I'd bet my house. Try it.

:backpedal:

 

[urbanhack]

I won $100 two years ago by betting that I could throw a Mens Slowpitch Softball 110 yards on the fly. That doesn't sound very far, but no one else came close. My winning throw was approx 119 yards (I threw from the back end of one end zone and it landed a few inches short of the back end of the opposite endzone).

That's like standing at home plate of a major league ball park and throwing it over the wall at the 357 ft. mark.

 

[guru_007]

I won $100 two years ago by betting that I could throw a Mens Slowpitch Softball 110 yards on the fly. That doesn't sound very far, but no one else came close. My winning throw was approx 119 yards (I threw from the back end of one end zone and it landed a few inches short of the back end of the opposite endzone).

I also won the follow up bet on a football throw. Double or nothing for longest throw. A meager 62 yards, but it was the winning effort. Come to think of it, the original bet was $50 and the grand total after the double or nothing was $100.

I believe this one a lot sooner than I would believe a Ritz going 150 yards. This is still impressive as I think I used to be able to throw a baseball about this far, and a softball about 25-30 yards less. I can't throw a football worth a crap so 62 yards is solid imo.

 

[HERBERT THE HIPPO]

at this thread.

I repeat - flour tortilla, 150 feet. Takes a little more skill than the cracker because it's floppy. It's more about spin and release angle than brute strength because if you whip it too hard the tortilla will tear.

This looks like it will take some practice.

 

[PC Load Letter]

PULL!

 

[shuke]

Bull-####ing-####.

 

[Gus]

I'll admit I've never measured, 150 yds is an estimate, but it would be close. 100 yds. would be a slam dunk - I'd bet my house. Try it.

LMAO at the thought of FBGs everywhere slinging Hi-Ho's this weekend

You should add "I can backpedal faster than Deion Sanders" to your list of talents.

 

[⚡DEADHEAD⚡]

I call on this. I can throw a golf disc -- aeronomically designed for long-distance flight -- about 400 feet on a flat surface with negligible wind. I've met people who can throw quite a bit further than that...but not many.

A Ritz cracker does not have the flight characteristics to fly 450 feet on a flat surface unless it's been taped to the inside of a golf disc or other flight-friendly object.

But a single unmodified Ritz cracker? Unaided by topography or wind? I challenge you, sir, to duplicate this feat in my presence. I'll begin the challenge with a friendly $20 wager, giving 2-1 odds. And I'll give you three throws.

African or European Ritz?

LOL.

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

I won $100 two years ago by betting that I could throw a Mens Slowpitch Softball 110 yards on the fly.  That doesn't sound very far, but no one else came close.  My winning throw was approx 119 yards (I threw from the back end of one end zone and it landed a few inches short of the back end of the opposite endzone). 

I also won the follow up bet on a football throw.  Double or nothing for longest throw.  A meager 62 yards, but it was the winning effort.  Come to think of it, the original bet was $50 and the grand total after the double or nothing was $100.

Is this where we post ludicrous claims?I can throw an infant 5000 feet.

Just short of a mile.. I know, but I'm working on it.

I will be more than happy to bet anyone that I can still accomplish both feats. We will need someone from a reputable auditing firm to witness the event(s). While we are at it, I wager that I can flip a 620 pound tractor tire end over end 30 yards in 60 seconds or less. I will have proof of this feat when I compete in the next Nebraska Amateur Strongman contest on August 13th. Results will be posted on their website usually in early September.

Takers?

 

[aardball44]

I won $100 two years ago by betting that I could throw a Mens Slowpitch Softball 110 yards on the fly.  That doesn't sound very far, but no one else came close.  My winning throw was approx 119 yards (I threw from the back end of one end zone and it landed a few inches short of the back end of the opposite endzone). 

I also won the follow up bet on a football throw.  Double or nothing for longest throw.  A meager 62 yards, but it was the winning effort.  Come to think of it, the original bet was $50 and the grand total after the double or nothing was $100.

Is this where we post ludicrous claims?I can throw an infant 5000 feet.

Just short of a mile.. I know, but I'm working on it.

This made me laugh loud enough to have people show up at my office door, wondering why I'm having so much fun at work.

 

[aardball44]

How much you wanna make a bet I can throw a football over them mountains?

GB Uncle Rico.

 

[Nigel]

I'll admit I've never measured, 150 yds is an estimate, but it would be close.  100 yds. would be a slam dunk - I'd bet my house. Try it.

:backpedal:

I stand by the 150 estimate, just saying I've never measured.

 

[aardball44]

I won $100 two years ago by betting that I could throw a Mens Slowpitch Softball 110 yards on the fly.  That doesn't sound very far, but no one else came close.  My winning throw was approx 119 yards (I threw from the back end of one end zone and it landed a few inches short of the back end of the opposite endzone). 

That's like standing at home plate of a major league ball park and throwing it over the wall at the 357 ft. mark.

It would land at the base of the wall, wouldn't it?

 

[Brock Middlebrook]

My 44-year-old brother can still fit his entire body through a triangular billiard rack.

Which Jackson are you? Tito? Randy? Other

 

[aardball44]

PULL!

Wow!Is this Nigel's secret weapon?