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Blackberry Speed Typing Contest
I can't believe I agreed to do this and I can't believe I lost. I mean I've been using a Blackberry (RIMM) for almost ten years!
Comments (24) | Posted February 28, 2007 in funny , stocks , Venture Capital and Technology
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Great first-time Thumbathon!
Next year, the contestants may be ready for some individual corporate sponsors and sport-specific apparel and gear.
I can't wait for some Nike Blackberry shoes with matching T-shirt and headband.
Good show, Wallstrip.
Posted by: Michael Parekh | Feb 28, 2007 8:02:14 AM
That was great.
Maybe next year they will go for more realism and include the true biathlon.... typing an email while still holding an "acceptable" conversation with one's Wife.
Posted by: Andy Swan | Feb 28, 2007 9:09:43 AM
When Howard goes into the prayer position... is he stretching, or is he pushing really hard to pass gas? It's hard to tell from the reaction of everyone.
Posted by: Fraser | Feb 28, 2007 9:44:11 AM
Fraser - I am embarrassed you needed to ask. Hint - I am lactose imtolerant
Posted by: howard lindzon | Feb 28, 2007 9:58:22 AM
hysterical.... but where is the driving and thumbing aspect of the race?
Posted by: israluv | Feb 28, 2007 10:58:31 AM
You guys are all winners...
Posted by: Tony Alva | Feb 28, 2007 11:20:39 AM
Two words..........instant classic.
Posted by: Parkite | Feb 28, 2007 12:16:09 PM
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Posted by: Ricky Yean | Feb 28, 2007 1:37:35 PM
Hey, none of those obstacles were people walking toward you in a rush on 5th Avenue. You guys gotta take this outside.
Posted by: Dick Costolo | Feb 28, 2007 1:43:30 PM
I'm surprised you guys didn't have to wear the "official" blackberry helmet in order to compete. See it here - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pen7kq6d4Nw
Posted by: Johnny O'Brien | Feb 28, 2007 3:05:59 PM
Dick - Have you seen our budget?
The driving though is a must for the next one.
or as andy says - typing a message with you rwife yelling out a grocery list and see how many you get right after the message is sent :)
Posted by: howard lindzon | Feb 28, 2007 3:29:20 PM
That was great. Funny stuff guys.
Posted by: Steve Poland | Feb 28, 2007 3:30:38 PM
another event -- blackberry proficiency with device held under the table while pretending to pay attention to a business meeting
Posted by: Grand Egress | Feb 28, 2007 5:03:59 PM
lol too funny!
Posted by: simon | Feb 28, 2007 7:26:28 PM
What about a Triathlon? If you're not typing, holding an "acceptable" conversation with your wife AND driving in rush-hour traffic... I mean really, where's the challenge?
Posted by: Blake | Mar 1, 2007 1:16:43 AM
The crackberry triathlon - not bad. Speedo's for sure.
Posted by: howard lindzon | Mar 1, 2007 1:36:38 AM
Hilarious!! I didn't have my headset so I had to watch this with no sound. Funny as hell, especially the expressions on everyone's faces.
- Doug K.
Posted by: Doug K. | Mar 1, 2007 10:42:01 AM
Hilarious!! I didn't have my headset so I had to watch this with no sound. Funny as hell, especially the expressions on everyone's faces.
- Doug K.
Posted by: Doug K. | Mar 1, 2007 10:42:03 AM
the announcer was hilarious. tough loss.
Posted by: kevin | Mar 1, 2007 11:08:20 AM
You guys are pretty dorky, but I'll admit that had me laughing pretty hard at a few choice moments. Well played.
Posted by: Robert J. Ed | Mar 1, 2007 7:41:54 PM
i cannot believe you agreed to do that. man, you must love you some wallstrip!
Posted by: Greg | Mar 2, 2007 12:08:08 AM
Like the great Ricky Bobby said at Talladega Nights: "If you ain't first, you're last". Great job and great entertainment!
Posted by: Ayal Rosenthal | Mar 3, 2007 2:34:39 PM
The crackberry triathlon - not bad. Speedo's for sure.
Posted by: Martin | Jul 18, 2007 9:27:47 AM
The crackberry triathlon - not bad. Speedo's for sure.
Posted by: Martin | Jul 18, 2007 9:29:34 AM
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