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

[Michael Parekh]

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.

[Andy Swan]

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.

[Fraser]

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.

[howard lindzon]

Fraser - I am embarrassed you needed to ask. Hint - I am lactose imtolerant

[israluv]

hysterical.... but where is the driving and thumbing aspect of the race?

[Tony Alva]

You guys are all winners...

[Parkite]

Two words..........instant classic.

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[Dick Costolo]

Hey, none of those obstacles were people walking toward you in a rush on 5th Avenue. You guys gotta take this outside.

[Johnny O'Brien]

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

[howard lindzon]

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 :)

[Steve Poland]

That was great. Funny stuff guys.

[Grand Egress]

another event -- blackberry proficiency with device held under the table while pretending to pay attention to a business meeting

[simon]

lol too funny!

[Blake]

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?

[howard lindzon]

The crackberry triathlon - not bad. Speedo's for sure.

[Doug K.]

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.

[Doug K.]

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.

[kevin]

the announcer was hilarious. tough loss.

[Robert J. Ed]

You guys are pretty dorky, but I'll admit that had me laughing pretty hard at a few choice moments. Well played.

[Greg]

i cannot believe you agreed to do that. man, you must love you some wallstrip!

[Ayal Rosenthal]

Like the great Ricky Bobby said at Talladega Nights: "If you ain't first, you're last". Great job and great entertainment!

[Martin]

The crackberry triathlon - not bad. Speedo's for sure.

[Martin]

The crackberry triathlon - not bad. Speedo's for sure.

Thanks