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What random (and unimportant) task would you win a gold medal in?

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SunshineAndFizz · 07/02/2023 18:00

Totally light-hearted.

What random (non-sporty) thing would you win a gold medal in, if it was added to the Olympics?

Mine would be changing nappies with the fewest number of wipes. DH would come last in this category 😂

OP posts:
PaulHeymanHairline · 07/02/2023 18:04

Thinking 'right I'm not going to eat that/ anymore' and then eating it anyway.

Needmorelego · 07/02/2023 18:05

Eating crisps.

Sulusu · 07/02/2023 18:07

Clean dishes stacking in the drainer. I can make a tower out of everything Jenga style.

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Sexypyjamas · 07/02/2023 18:24

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