Punchdub The Game Official Rules
The game started over 50 years ago and has since made its way around the world. It goes by different names and various rules. But today, we're setting the record straight. Introducing PunchDub the game. If you're not sure where to punch, how to punch, or even what to punch when you see a VW roll by, read on.
Be a player. Chances are there's a VW in your vicinty this very second. Don't be shy. Call out your find and pass along a punch in a friend's direction. Catch them off guard for best results.
Where to strike. The human body is your target. But remember, it's just a game. Let's not get carried away. Punch the person. Not the glasses.
Street Rules.
- You have to call the color.
- If you don't call the color within 5 seconds, you get punched twice.
- The VW must still be in sight.
- Two for out-of-state plates.
- NO punch-backs.
- You can't use the same car twice.
- It's two for flinching.
- Redheads can play too.
- Animals, mannequins and your friend's mom are off limits.
- There is no such thing as too soft; your're playing with friends.
- There is no such thing as too hard; your're playing with friends.
13-V-Dubs. 13 new ways to punch.
The Original. The one that started it all. Make fist, extend arm. The perfect punch with the VW New Beetle.
The Ricochet. Bounce your fist off of your free hand and strike your opponent. The VW Passat goes great with this punch.
The Smacktastic. Executed correctly, this punch is actually a two-in-one, front-hand, backhand thriller. Bet with the VW Golf.
The Zipper. Make a fist with one hand, then grip that fist with your other hand and swing. Try it with a VW Touareg.
Fist of Fire. The best way to burn a buddy's biceps. Swing so fast that the heat is felt upon delivery. Most commonly used with the VW CC.
The Machine Gun. Don't pull your fist away after the punch. Instead, continue punching rapidly until your pal moves away. Goes best with the VW GTI.
The Punch Bowl. Deliver multiple hits in multiple locations, as if your've spilled a bowl of punches on your pal. Works great witht he VW Routan.
The Storm. When fist meets body, unleash the sound of crashing thunder via mouth. Great with a VW Tiguan.
The Bookends. Deliver punches with both arms, sandwiching the subject. Try it with the VW Jetta SportWagen.
The Ice Breaker. Introduce your fist to a stanger with a sweet sound of a punch. A great combo with the VW Jetta.
The Countdown. Count down from firve to zero with your punching hand and thendeliver. Great with he VW Passat Wagon.
The Stargazer. Scream "What's that?" Once your pal is looking up, nail them before they realize what's going on. Try it with a VW Eos.
The Tornado. Spin until you've worked up enough momentum for a high-impact delivery. Works great with the New Beetle Convertible.
In-car punching techniques. Punch front to back and side to side. Call it swing dancing if you'd like. As long as you're not punching the driver, your're playing by the rules.
When in Rome. Looking to flee the country and give your bruises a break? Stinks for you. This game has seen its way around the globe and back again more than a few times. Russia. Strange rules over there. They just puch to punch. Asia. The Great Wall is an ideal lookout for spotting a VW. Australia. They punch counterclockwise down under. Germany. It's known as "Pinch Bug" Yup, "Pinch Bug." France. They don't normally hit. But when they do, they call it "Le Punch Dub". South Africa. Say it with us: "Dub de Punetazo."
PD FAQs.
- Q: Can I punch anyone on Earth? A: Yes. Ish.
- Q: When I punch a friend on Facebook, do they feel it? A: Physically , no. Emotionally no doubt.
- Q: Is there anyone I shouldn't punch? A: The Law. Drivers of moving vehicles. Your friend's mom. Unless she hits you first. Babies. People in masks. They can't be trusted. Yourself. It's not healthy.
- Q: What if I don't want to play PunchDub? A: Then you can continue organizing our sock drawer.
- Q: Is punching a cultural thing? A: No. Studies show that every culture has thrown a punch at least once.