I have had a few friends mention the competitiveness of the Manry Clan in games, events, and life in general.
Comments such as:
“Well the Manrys cannot be on the same team.”
“We are so beating the Manrys in Ted’s fun and games.” (How did that work out for you?)
“You all are ruthless.”
I admit endless races to the door to be first, shouts of shotgun while approaching the van, and singing “I am the champion of the world” after winning a board game may confirm other people’s opinions.
However, there are times when being competitive in all levels of life might be a bit much.
Gabe and his buddy were in a competition to see who could grow their hair the longest over summer break. (During the school year, they have hair regulations.) On skype, his buddy would show how long his bangs were and tease Gabe that he was beating him. The buddy’s hair is stick straight. Gabe’s hair is closer to the style of a mad scientist.
To win, Gabe was willing to pull out all stops. He had Abby flat iron his hair. Gabe was appalled to have hair clips used during the hour long process, but you know us Manrys.
We’ll go to any length to win.
