True or False...

[Dirka Skene]

What prompted them to start throwing those things in the first place?

[Fearnest]

What prompted them to start throwing those things in the first place?

The most prominent theory surrounding the origin of the caber toss is that of crossing the stream. The caber was tossed from one side of the river to the other to allow people to cross. This is why the caber is tossed for accuracy, rather than distance.

[SnakeEyes]

When thinking about they games they invented, one has to wonder about the Scots. I can just hear the conversations...

The Caber Toss:

"Hey, I bet I can throw that log farther than you can."
"Oh yeah? Well I bet I can make it do a flip before it hits the ground."
"You're on!"

Golf:

"So we're supposed to put this ball in a hole that's a mile away, and in less than 4 shots?"
"Yep."
"And we have to do it 18 times?"
"Yep."
"And we don't have to bring our wives?"
"Yep."
"Right then, let's play."

Curling:

"Okay, so you all understand how to play?"
"Yeah, but Iain's little brother showed up, and we don't have a position for him."
"Uh... well, just give him a broom and tell him we need the ice swept, that will keep him busy."