Some folks put more effort into convincing me that they “can’t” hula hoop than actually make an attempt at it. Below I have compiled a selection of the most common reasons I hear.
1. “I’m too old!” Not hardly. My oldest customer (so far) is a vibrant lady of eighty-young years.
2. “I’m too fat!” Countless people have lost countless pounds as a result of hooping. I make hoops in all sizes, for people of all sizes. (You may need a smaller one sooner than you expect, however.)
3. “I’m a klutz/ have no coordination!” To the contrary, hooping helps to build coordination.
4. “I don’t have any hips!” Neither does a six-year-old.
5. “I feel silly!” Um, yeah, that’s kind of the point. You're supposed to feel silly; spinning a hula hoop is fun, and it makes you feel like a kid again.
6. “I’m too drunk to do this!” You know what? You are. Get a ride home and come try again when you’re sober.
7. ”It’s for girls!” The current world record for most hoops sim ultaneously spun is held by a man named Paul “Dizzy Hips” Blair. See Far-Fetched Facts to get the details, and read about other incredibly talented men who have been setting records for decades.
8. “I‘ll never be able to hoop like that!” (My personal favorite) You are absolutely right. You will have your own unique style, and no one else in the world will ever be able to hoop like you, either.
