Games We Play

The following are games we play. Although, to be honest, we don’t keep track of points.

Zit:
Dating back to the grand days of our childhood, we play Zit. How to play: When you see a horse, say “Zit”. Double points if the horse is all white. Optional Game Rule: Zap. A zap is a cow. If a zap is found on the same side as your zit, your zit has been zapped. You lose a point for each zap. (This game was obviously developed by our Grandpa. There are always more zaps than zits.)

PST:
Although these trucks seem to have disappeared, it is a game we our playing in our hearts. Long ago, there were semi-trucks that had the letters “PST” on the trailer. When spotted, promptly say “PST!”

I Love Everybody We’re In …:
Verbal affirmation is very important in the Goebel family…well, only when entering a new state. Upon crossing a state line, it is important to be the first person to say, “I love everybody when we’re in _______”. This can also apply on holidays, “I love everybody on the fourth of July” etc.

Bingo:
In early 2003, “Bingo” was introduced to the Goebel sisters. This game originates from the cousins. When you see a yellow vehicle, say “Bingo!”.

Corolla:
Dating back to early 2009, we developed the game “Corolla”. This game was developed with The Cruise of the Mother Road in mind. I don’t know if you ever noticed, but many Toyota Corollas are missing a hubcap. Usually, a Corolla is missing more than one. We know this because of our real life experiences with our former Corolla, Emma Rose, and Minder Wilkerson’s former Corolla, Bella Corolli. Upon seeing a car missing a hubcap, one must say “Co-roll-a”. “Corolla” should be sung to the tune “by Mennen” or the other well known nouns with the same tune, “Costanza” or “Samara”. Each hubcap is worth one point. It is double points if the missing hubcap offender is a Corolla.

Zitch Dog:
“Zitch Dog” is the newest game to join the gaming ranks of the Goebel Games. This game was taken from a Season Two “How I Met Your Mother” episode. Marshall and Ted became best friends, when they roadtripped home for Thanksgiving. That episode is pretty lengen…what for it…dary. When you see a dog, yell “Zitch Dog”. You would be amazed at how many dogs we’ve actually seen along the way.