And sometimes that looks like a knifed-up Roomba inching toward five balloons stuck to the floor.As the Roomba rolls first toward a red balloon, Zach Presley, 25, screams, “No, NO!” But it’s too late: His balloon pops and the Roomba pivots.
Toilet paper 3 point contest! Last balloon standing wins!
Last Thursday night, when the family posted their latest video — toilet paper bowling — Alex let viewers know, via caption, that it was day 21 of the Quarantine Olympics. "I am still working on the challenges, but it's crazy to think I could be going up against an Olympian. Another game challenges each person to measure out 6 feet on a tape measure without looking at the numbers. The Presley family of Cornelius, North Carolina, created a series of creative family games like "Toilet Paper Dodgeball" and "The Straw Challenge" and dubbed it the "Quarantine Olympics." "They're thanking us for all these games. Tag someone who can beat this "This is a super fun and hilarious game! ""Honestly, it would be crazy if Steph Curry wanted to challenge me in the 3-point toilet paper contest!" "A lot of people are messaging me that they're doing it with their families," Alex said. Soon the robot vac goes after the pink balloon, which belongs to mom Wendy Presley, 55, and then it hits the green balloon of Alex, Zach’s twin brother. This Family’s “Quarantine Olympics” Is Exactly What You Need to Survive Pandemic Boredom. The Quarantine Olympics is an online friendly competition that anyone and everyone can compete in. "Everyone used to always say, 'Oh let's go to the Presleys' house. "This is just the first time Alex has videoed it and put it out there on TikTok. “Taylor girl step up your game I was rooting for you,” wrote another commenter. The dark blue balloon, aka dad Lee Presley, 58. When the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were officially postponed due to the coronavirus, this North Carolina family organized their own Olympic-inspired games -- quarantine style..
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The game of choice is social distancing "This one is very simple; all you need is a measuring tape. Quarantine Olympics Creator Explains How to Compete in the Stay-at-Home Games (Exclusive) By Desiree Murphy 9:42 AM PDT, May 7, 2020 . There's a lot of adrenaline when you are actually playing, and a lot of laughter when watching the game back after." "To play, blindfold yourself with rolls of toilet paper, spin around five times and try to play a game of dodgeball. “Clearly, it’s never a dull moment in our house,” Wendy says as the squirrel jumps into her hair. The family insists they’re not stockpilers, though. This caring, tight-knit relationship the Presleys have developed becomes even more evident when, during our video call, a squirrel jumps into view — first onto a table in front of the family and then onto the camera. 2020-04-17T21:23:56Z When the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games were officially postponed due to the coronavirus, this North Carolina family organized their own Olympic-inspired games -- quarantine style..
“But to do this, together, it has brought us closer.” Wendy says creating the videos gives the family time to put their phones away, turn off the news, and spend time with each other. “Sometimes it’s kind of like, ‘Oh, we’re going to play another game?’ But after you’re done, the laughter, the energy, the excitement…” She notes that it’s all worth it, especially when they get to rewatch all the joy and laughter they’ve created together.When I asked how the family expects their Olympics to finally end, there was a pause, and the family looked to Alex for a moment. And so far he’s been right. See a certified medical professional for diagnosis.