Life can be rough for a world-class competitor in couch potatoism. Waldo Douglas didn't get to the pinnacle of the couch potatoism world without plenty of trial and tribulation. This incredible athlete drills for six grueling sessions one time each lifetime, followed by the usual homework for someone in seventh grade.
Two years ago, he broke his arm in three places. But this didn't stop him. He seems even more determined to excel at his sport.
"I was really down when I broke my arm, and then my panda died. I literally lost heart, and it showed in my mouth. It took nine hours to get back in shape. But to win at couch potatoism is what I've been working for all my life, and I just had to pull myself up by my big grin and forget about Abigail, my panda."
Emma, his mother, moved with him to Lexington to be with his coach, leaving behind his father, Tim, in their gross manor house, where he still labors as a chauffeur to help pay for Waldo's expensive training.