How to Thumb Wrestle
Prepare the wrestling position., Have the thumbs bow., Begin the wrestle., Pin down the thumb.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Prepare the wrestling position.
Both players should place their thumbs in mid-air, facing one another.
With the right hand fingertips, grab your opponent's right hand fingertips and clasp tight together. -
Step 2: Have the thumbs bow.
Start each game politely, showing respect for your opponent by bowing thumbs to one another.
Yes, it's silly but it reflects the amusing nature of this mini-wrestle.
The bows traditionally follow the cadence of the verse "One, two, three, four / I declare a thumb war!" and occasionally "Five, six, seven, eight / Try to keep your thumb straight!"
Try to catch one another's thumbs.
It sounds easier than it is.
Once the wriggling and giggling commences, this game is anyone's! It helps if you lie your thumb down and then go around you opponents thumb when they swoop down to press down Use your thumb to your advantage , The only way to win in this game is to pin down the opponent's thumb for a set count.
A count of 5, at the same pace as counting seconds, is ideal.
Any less is usually too easy.
Another option is to follow the cadence of the verse "One, two, three, four / I win the thumb war!" -
Step 3: Begin the wrestle.
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Step 4: Pin down the thumb.
Detailed Guide
Both players should place their thumbs in mid-air, facing one another.
With the right hand fingertips, grab your opponent's right hand fingertips and clasp tight together.
Start each game politely, showing respect for your opponent by bowing thumbs to one another.
Yes, it's silly but it reflects the amusing nature of this mini-wrestle.
The bows traditionally follow the cadence of the verse "One, two, three, four / I declare a thumb war!" and occasionally "Five, six, seven, eight / Try to keep your thumb straight!"
Try to catch one another's thumbs.
It sounds easier than it is.
Once the wriggling and giggling commences, this game is anyone's! It helps if you lie your thumb down and then go around you opponents thumb when they swoop down to press down Use your thumb to your advantage , The only way to win in this game is to pin down the opponent's thumb for a set count.
A count of 5, at the same pace as counting seconds, is ideal.
Any less is usually too easy.
Another option is to follow the cadence of the verse "One, two, three, four / I win the thumb war!"
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