Oct 28, 2025|

Inside the Absurdity of Pickleball: A Cosmic Comedy

The sound of plastic balls thwacking against paddles echoed sharply, more an existential question than a sporting event.

By Colonel Richard "Roast" Sterling
The Blue League by Scheels
Dropshot Pickleball

Final Score

Doubles TeamCaden S. & Sam B.
Winner
G1
11
1
Doubles TeamAndrew T. & Mark G.
G1
6
0

Best of 111-6

The scene at Dropshot Pickleball was less an athletic climax and more a cosmic joke in miniature, complete with a snickering toddler in the bleachers who declared his mom's serve a 'fail' while clapping furiously. The shot of the night, if one dares to call it that, was a mis-hit by Andrew T. that mystified both him and partner Mark G. While they pondered its whereabouts, still clueless, the ball floated serenely over to the other side, only for Caden S. to gift it a home in the net. Meanwhile, a nearby watcher tweaked his watch pedometer, claiming 10,000 steps, though he hadn't moved an inch. The wind whispered tales of existential dread with every missed serve, adding to the surreal atmosphere. The absurdity was palpable, as if the universe itself was in on the joke, nudging players to embrace the chaos.

Amid the laughs and the inexplicable hot dog cart at court six, Caden S. and Sam B. claimed victory, not by skill so much as a surreal sequence that bent the logic of cause and effect. Their triumph was sealed when the final score lit up the board: 11-6, a score that felt both inevitable and entirely beside the point. The rec-center memo, asking players to stop using paddles for air guitar, seemed to go unnoticed, adding to the comedic chaos. It was a match where the rules of physics seemed to take a backseat, allowing the players to revel in the unpredictability of the game.

The Dropshot Pickleball community can expect more bouts of whimsical absurdity, as players continue to swing their paddles with all the gravitas of accountants tackling monthly expense reports. The next match promises more unexpected twists and turns, as the players, armed with their paddles and a sense of humor, prepare to face whatever cosmic comedy the universe throws their way. The anticipation is palpable, as the community braces for another round of delightful unpredictability.

As Caden's Fitbit jangled after every mis-hit, the absurdity of it all couldn't be clearer. The game, much like life, was a series of unpredictable events, each more amusing than the last. It was a reminder that sometimes, the most memorable moments are those that defy logic and invite laughter.

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