Mini-pinch...

If you see one of these this summer and then the next thing you know is you suddenly cry out "ouch" (as your companion has pinched you on the arm whilst crying out "Mini-pinch"), then you've inadvertently entered into a game of Mini-pinch. Mini-pinch has become the game that's taken the Rooke family by storm this summer, and so far we have all suffered mildlly sore arms and legs as a consequence (but thankfully no fatal accidents). It's pervaded our every journey. It's also the kind of game that lulls you into a false sense of security as every time you go out on foot or in your car you forget you're actually playing till someone, normally a child, suddenly pinches your arm crying "Mini-pinch" as a Mini drives by.

Once you've got the hang of it there are also various add-ons to the basic rules:

- Tesla Tickle
- Yellow Car Slap
- Porsche Punch (sometimes also called Police Punch) 

- Tractor Turbulance (rapid punching on arm) and,
- Caravan Kick (although we don't generally use this add-on).

I think you probably get the gist, and what you need to do but please be gentle!! Any false calls are punished with a double response in return.

Good luck this summer! Once started it never ends, although it does help pass any long car journeys quite well...

Mini-pinch

Disclaimer: The author of this blog is not responsible for any injuries caused by the reading of this article.