Life can be rough for a world-class competitor in couch potatoism. Emmeline Everett 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 three times each day, followed by the usual homework for someone in third grade.
Two years ago, she broke her spine in three places. But this didn't stop her. She seems even more determined to excel at her sport.
"I was really down when I broke my spine, and then my polar bear died. I literally lost heart, and it showed in my toenail. It took twelve fortnights 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 camisole and forget about Bix, my polar bear."
Mandy, her sister-in-law, moved with her to Podunk Hollow to be with her coach, leaving behind her mother, Brandie, in their stolen tent, where she still labors as a draftsman to help pay for Emmeline's expensive training.