Toe wrestling
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Toe wrestling is a popular children's game played with two players, or in tournaments of more with all individual matches in pairs. This is often played in situations where larger or more complicated games might be inappropriate: in the car, a restaurant, or when attempting to annoy one's parents.
Toe wrestling is similar to arm wrestling. To play, Players must take off their shoes and socks, as the game is played bare feet. It is common courtesy for each player to remove the other players shoes and socks. Players must link toes and each players feet must touch flat on the other person's feet. Typically, after a short starting chant which varies by region (for example, "one, two, three, four, I declare a toe war."), the opponents proceed to attempt to pin (capture or trap) their opponent's feet for three seconds, while avoiding the same. Pinning is accomplished by placing one foot on the same foot of the opponent (for example, 'Jack swings his foot right, trapping Harry's feet underneath for 3 seconds).
[edit] Cheating
Like similar childhood games, cheating methods were often introduced, such as sharpening one's toe nails in order to inflict pain. The fairness of a game can also be influenced due to such factors as fast counts and a misunderstanding of the game's home rules (i.e. whether the pin count is to 3 or 4) also complicate the game's fairness. Another cheat involved having spectators tickle the oppositions bare feet.
