Rock Paper Scissors Championship October 13th

Hot on the heels of the world premiere of the Rock, Paper, Scissors documentary film, we bring you more news from the dynamic and action-packed RPS field.

Known around the world, "Rock, Paper, Scissors" has risen above mere game to a non-random decision making system (military role players like RPS since they don't need special equipment while out in the field).  To give you an idea of just how useful it can be, here's a snippet of a Florida court transcript from 2006:

"If counsel cannot agree on a neutral site, they shall meet on the front steps of the Sam M. Gibbons U.S. Courthouse, 801 North Florida Ave., Tampa, Florida 33602. Each lawyer shall be entitled to be accompanied by one paralegal who shall act as an attendant and witness. At that time and location, counsel shall engage in one (1) game of "rock, paper, scissors." The winner of this engagement shall be entitled to select the location for the 30(b)(6) deposition"

RPS has appeared in many forms over the years - including attempts to expand the game beyond the basic three choices.  At the Retro Thing offices, anyone throwing "Spock", "Lizard", or "Texas Longhorn" will be summarily thrown out.  Not only is there a World RPS Society to decide such things, but they have a tournament coming up in Toronto on October 13th.   Referred to as the "Wimbledon of drunken decision making", the event is well attended by revelers of all RPS skill levels.  As with so many sporting events, it become less about the mechanics of the game, and more about the surrounding psyche out moves.

I can't go this time around, but when I do it's going to be all about rock.  Good ol' rock...

Learn more about the tournament