A resounding success!!

Early Sunday, compatriots of the Shantastic approached the MOFO camp and issued the push up challenge on behalf of him. The MOFOs were enthusiastic, and also suggested other demonstrations of physical prowess, among which included a general brawl, or "kumite". While the idea was intriguing, it would have left many participants unable to attend work or school on Monday, and was shelved to instead only include the push up competition.

The announcer booth was approached shortly before the 'A' consolation race started and a request was made to issue out an invitation to all other teams to participate after the award ceremonies.

However, this was not to be. Not only was there no general announcement over the PA system, but also there was no announcement at the closing of the awards ceremony! What went wrong? Was the request unusual? Perhaps. Inappropriate? Definitely not!

However, to their credit, as the disappointed Shockwave crew turned to leave, the MOFOs issued out a loud challenge! The Shantastic turned around slowly, and the air was suddenly charged with a palpable sense of tension and fear. It was said that in ancient times, villagers had human sacrifices to appease the anger of the Shantastic.

A large crowd gathered around the common area close to the stage, and oddly enough, the soundtrack to You Got Served could be heard playing in the background. There were hushed whispers of "It's on!" dispersed among the crowd.There was so much excitement that one of the observers developed a bleeding nose, although the question of whether it was due to the excitement or "yeet hey" was left unanswered.


After some initial confusion, the Shantastic was chosen to go first. He whipped out a blinding 121 push ups before stopping, and then signaled to Andrew "Chounami" Chou of the MOFOs that it was his turn.


The Chounami started off strong, but began to have longer and longer pauses at the top, until observers wondered if he was actually napping after each push up. Despite the pauses, the Chounami managed to crank out an astounding 126 before collapsing. There were remarks of disbelief, and the Shantastic was quoted as having said, "I didn't want it to look that ugly (referring to the Chounami's last 25 or so pushups). If I knew he was going to do that then I would have gone longer." This personage did a quick extrapolation based on both the performances of the Shantastic and the Chounami, and if the Shantastic had in fact paused after each push up, he would have been able to do a conservative estimate of 9000, +/- 250. The results were debatable, but it is true that there were no time limits on pauses.

People looked around for more competitors, and William from Hanalei stepped up! I must admit that this observer was dubious, until William managed to do some strange push up hybrid with his arms fully extended! Shantastic could be heard muttering, "Shouldn't be possible...the Law of Conservation of Momentum..." The entire crowd was wowed by this incredible display of prowess.

Unfortunately, nobody else stepped up to demonstrate his/her knowledge of pushupology, even though there were plenty of onlookers. However, there was an unnamed male who was able to balance an open can of beer on his head, and then sit down and stand back up without spilling a drop. While it looked impressive and would most certainly come in handy during the Superbowl when one has to goto the can, it was questionable as to sheer physical prowess.

There were more cries for challengers, but people were becoming hungry, and instead used to their energy to attack the food at Movenpick Marche.

In this observer's eyes, the 1st Annual Shantastic Push Up Open was a smashing success, and it is hoped that next year at TIDBRF and GWN there will be an even larger turnout. Shantastic has already begun to alter his training regime and research to accomodate William's unorthodox push up style. Shockwave, MOFOs, Riptide, Hanalei, and all other teams are encouraged to begin training post-haste for next year, whether it be normal push ups, one arm, extended arms, or no arms. Until then, this observer will sit back on his couch and spend some well-earned time watching television.

120+ is getting pretty good. Nice improvement.

ROTFLMAO!

I believe that the brown guy in the NHLPA shirt was able to perform that strange William pushup.

Not really but does it matter? William is in his sixties and has the full respect of the crowd.

Those crazy kids from Hanalei and their acrobatics...

Anyone have footage like at the original competition

yes there is original footage...the link will be posted once it's online.

This was the first time I'd ever seen anyone do the "William" pushup, and it simply AMAZED me to see him do it with such thorough, concentrated efficiency. I was in further AWE when I heard he was 60ish! He easily outperformed me at the task and has definitely earned my respect.

Cheers!

Just call him SIFU ok?

ROTFLMAO!

I believe that the brown guy in the NHLPA shirt was congratulating himself again

Don't be a hater, he's fabulous

but is he Santastic?!?

No, he is not Santa Claus attempting push ups. Neither is he Shantastic.

Santastic wishes he was Shantastic

No he doesn't, he's the best

This is true. However, the thing they both have in common is that they both give out gifts of Crest Whitestrips after the competition.

Oh, I heard that Shantastic's six-pack is slightly more defined than that of Santastic. Not as much facial hair though.

> I believe that the brown guy in the NHLPA shirt was congratulating himself again

Heh heh heh, perhaps I said something completely wrong or I misunderstand... but nobody ever says things like this to me IN person... what gives?

People hate me becuz im super special

There are those among us that have been aware of the mighty legend that is William for years! At last, he has come forth to assert his complete immersion in the Tao of the pushup.

Just remember, there's more to Hanalei than OC paddling, kids!

When anonymous posters bash teams, it's funny. When you start bashing individuals, it is hurtful and gets personal. Let's try to stay away from that path. What's the harm in being nice for a change?

Ok,

I just tried a William push up and failed miserably. What's the secret? Core strength? Chest? Legs?

What is a William push up?

Start on the ground, with your arms and legs fully stretched out. Then try to do push ups. No knees, no elbows.

Wow and you wonder why everyone thinks the mofo are so cocky and arrogant. Yes they are a good team, but it is those typical comments where "brown guy in nhl shirt" makes a subtle threat that reinforces why mofos are not well liked. You may be big... but you are an ugly mofo hahaha...
Brawn without brain is useless...
ok enough bashing

> I believe that the brown guy in the NHLPA shirt was congratulating himself again

Heh heh heh, perhaps I said something completely wrong or I misunderstand... but nobody ever says things like this to me IN person... what gives? "

It's because you're so scary.

Heh heh heh, I knew I was getting myself into a mess of trouble by typing anything here... and to think I started it with best of intentions

Anyhow, enjoy the fames at my expense! Its been fun so far

Cheers!

"Flames" even!

Sandy,

Don't sweat it man. It was amazing that you could even do those William push ups! Those looked brutal.

If you stand out in anyway you get flamed around here. It's just the way these people work

Hey Not a Mofo @ 2:58,

That's right, you're not a MOFO.

hahah..the "yeet hay" reference / Van Damme pic was great.

Stop calling him a homo

May haps Sandy was commenting on the "anonymous" hypocrites who are willing to call individual paddlers "ugly", while feigning disgust about a comment that was nothing even close to a threat.

Yep, "NOT A MOFO" qualifies you as just another anonymous whiner/hypocrite etc.

Enjoy,

I think we need to have more post race games... I think we need to design some feats of idiocy to make the races more memorable... any suggestions?

How about some Festivus feats of strength.

"Not A Mofo": If you would have even bothered to get to know the Mofos you would be surprised to discover a few things about them that I did. The intelligence quotent on the team is higher than any of the teams out there, with an abundance of engineers and other demanding professions. sandy himself I believe holds degree's in engineering and physics.

So "Not A Mofo", thats brawn and brain. Does this news make your inferior weenie shrivel up even further?

Screw this useless banter, when's the next MOFO pushup contest?

They never had a pushup contest to begin with, it was Shantastic who held it. I think you need to increase your intellegence quotient.

Hey, "close Mofo rival" - Not to call into question your obvious lack of intelligence but how did you calculate the "intelligence quot[i]ent on ...teams out there"? Did you take a survey at the push up contest?

I love hearing people that are obviously not of a higher intelligence spout of their stupidity.

Thanks for the chuckle Moron…

All I need to do is judge you by your low sloping forehead. Get a brain, get some medals.

Why must you hate here in this happy world of pushups? Please cheer up.

Anon1@5:11pm
I love hearing people that are obviously not of a higher intelligence spout of their stupidity.


Anon2@7:44pm
All I need to do is judge you by your low sloping forehead. Get a brain, get some medals.



Anon1 is clearly in love with hearing Anon2. Infact Anon1 clearly enjoys talking to him/herself.

Good work guys. I think whoever went last between Chounami and Shantastic was going to be able to squeeze out a couple more bad form reps and win. Next year we should make it a full team versus team event and just add up the total team pushups. I suggest we re-hire the Hanalei Circus Act for the half time entertainment!

On an equally important note, I heard an ultra competitive team hand stand competition may be in the works for 2006.

See you next year!

Lol lol! This is unbelieveable! People initially posted nothing offensive but that was quite enough for the insecure population to find excuses to start a round of flaming! Unfreakinbelievable!

Mofos don't let the cowards get to you!

Time to start training for handstands. W00t!

Where is the footage to witness this epic event. I really want to see what this william pushup looks like.

Maybe up can do other things too besides handstands, like pullups! Or breaking....ha ha!

Has anyone posted here that isn't a Mofo? This string is more that a joke. The only thing funnier is watching them loose at every regatta. and they always do...

Here's an idea"Mo"-practice - Less "Fo"-rm.

blah blah blah... bash the mofos again... how original...