Life can be rough for a world-class competitor in couch potatoism. Jack Gupta didn't get to the pinnacle of the couch potatoism world without plenty of trial and tribulation. This incredible athlete drills for seven grueling sessions two times each year, followed by the usual homework for someone in fourth grade.
Two years ago, he broke his ego in two 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 ego, and then my rattlesnake died. I literally lost heart, and it showed in my throat. It took thirteen seconds 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 pair of shin guards and forget about Fabien, my rattlesnake."
Muerto, his grandpa, moved with him to Australia to be with his coach, leaving behind his mother, Frances, in their dusty trailer, where she still labors as a flutist to help pay for Jack's expensive training.