One day at Grady's school he had badminton tryouts (and I use that term loosely) so he asked if he and Sid could practice before school. He is patiently explaining the rules and technique to Sid, who continues to lob the birdie in every direction but at Grady as he dutifully runs to retrieve it. He truly thinks they are practicing badminton and that his sister just has bad aim, but it is obvious from the malevolent grin on her face she is playing 'fetch' with her brother.
Afterwards Grady confides in me "I don't think I have much chance at winning the game, so I have memorized the rules instead. That way if my opponent breaks the rules, I can call them on it and win the point". Have to admire his ingenuity.
P.S. He lost.
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