Is it standard procedure to do the “motions” (i.e., scissors cutting the paper, or paper covering rock, or rock smashing scissors)?
Submitted by Mike and Kim of Roanoke, Virginia The RPS Steering Committee made a ruling on this very issue in the late 80s. It was once common practice to “ritualize the win”, as it was called, but unfortunately for a promising young player it was disastrous. In a hotly contested semi-final round Mustafa Nwenge of Kenya pulled a scissors and had the ligments in his index finger crushed by the overzealous rock of a Swedish contestant. Needless to say, the RPS Steering Committee ruled out ritualized wins for professional play. Sadly, Mustafa was never able to play competitively again, but we have been informed that he is in very hot demand as a motivational speaker. back to top 27. Do you feel that the Simpsons episode where Bart plays RPS with his sister Lisa and thinks to himself “good old rock, nothing beats it” has influenced the playing styles of competitors? Submitted by Leah McAllister Funny you shouuld mention that.
