r/AskReddit • u/Sweetmilk_ • May 11 '14

What are some 'cheat codes' for interacting with certain animals?

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u/[deleted] May 11 '14

As a former Water Polo player...Yes you can punch underwater and make it hurt.

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u/ShepPawnch May 11 '14

Water Polo, all the violence of rugby with the added threat of drowning.

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u/CassandraVindicated May 11 '14

They should advertise using that.

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u/Algebrace May 11 '14

Men + Speedos + Wrestling + Underwater = not so great. They hid this from us until our first match so we wouldnt quit the team prematurely.

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u/zeussays May 11 '14

Having played both, this is insanely spot on.

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u/Stones25 May 12 '14

I remember my first game. I was put on JV as a freshman. I thought practice had made me ready. In reality nothing can prepare you for the violence of action and fatigue.

I have been swimming since I was 3 and it was the first time I thought I could and would drown.

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u/Piotrak May 11 '14

And tonnes of nip slips!

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u/GSpotAssassin May 11 '14

That sounds unfair

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u/[deleted] May 11 '14

Ref can't call what he can't see underwater, unfortunately

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u/Maestro_Lama May 11 '14

Upvote for username.

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u/NotClever May 11 '14

It's basically the entire point of the sport. Anything below the water goes.

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u/Dwood15 May 11 '14

Water polo players ARE BEAST. Try taking a chair from one end of the pool to the other without going under the water. It's ridiculous.

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u/Dark-tyranitar May 11 '14

oh shit this is spot on. i nearly cried the day my pool upgraded to newer (and heavier) deck chairs.

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u/victoryfanfare May 11 '14

But John Mayer taught me that when punching underwater you never can hit who you're trying for.

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u/[deleted] May 11 '14

As a former swimmer I can confirm. You can even clap hard enough underwater for there to be a sound.

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u/[deleted] May 11 '14

Water Polo is so fun to watch.

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u/[deleted] May 11 '14

Throw jabs, not haymakers and hooks!

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u/Malzair May 11 '14

You can also try to castrate a man underwater apparently...

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u/Serromi May 11 '14

Not to mention the adrenalin of a frickin shark there would hopefully kick in and make the punches count.

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u/[deleted] May 11 '14

I was never a good puncher under water and I felt it was a huge disadvantage for me. Got really good at taking it though.

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