Big Body Games '26
2025 Results
| Place | Total Points | Player | Event 1 BucketGolf | Event 2 Kubb | Event 3 Polish | Event 4 Cornhole | Event 5 Beer Die |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | Joe | 5 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| 2 | 22 | Picca | 6 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | 20 | Eliot | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| 4 | 15 | Tim | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 5 | 14 | Eric | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Eliot
2025 Placing: 3rd (of 5)2024 Placing: 3rd (of 3)
2023 Placing: 5th (of 7)
2022 Placing: 3rd (of 5)
2021 Placing: 6th (of 7)
Home Court Advantage
Let's put it simply: BBG2025, like every year before it, was rigged the second it started. Eliot lost Lenny the day before competition commenced, and the whole world knew right then and there that the momentum was gone. He showed a few glimmers of hope throughout the weekend, but come Sunday, Eliot once again remained middle of the pack. However, the data never lies - statistically, BBG2025 was a standout performance year for Eliot, and boy is he ready to use that momentum to his advantage. Assuming he can start the weekend off strong after wearing everyone down from a 9-hour magic draft the night before, BBG2026 is wide open and up for the taking if he so chooses. We'd be remiss if we didn't note that he also has an incredible home court advantage this year - no planes or trains to be had, and certainly no grocery shopping to worry about. Eliot's only priority all weekend is going to be kicking ass, taking names, and drinking Modelo, which makes him a serious contender.
Key to Success: Magic Draft Momentum
Eric
2025 Placing: 5th (of 5)2024 Placing: 1st (of 3)
2023 Placing: 7th (of 7)
2022 Placing: 5th (of 5)
2021 Placing: 4th (of 7)
I'll Show You Classified
Uncle Eric has never been more ready for BBG2026 than right now. Don't let him fool you - with every "I'm not coming this year" and every "I'm gonna kill myself if I have to do this again", deep down there is a fire that is long overdue to be unleashed. Eric is here and he is ready to play - if his teammates provide him with just 10% of their skill and don't entirely let him down like they do every year, the kid has a shot at the title. Historically, individual competition has not been kind to him, but who's fault is that? Eric gives his all each and every year, broken ribs and broken hearts be damned. He's got all the chips on his shoulder but absolutely no baggage; can he unleash the spicy and leave everyone else in the dust? As long as he just keeps saying things, we'll find out one way or another.
Key to Success: No bots for tm8s
Joe
2025 Placing: 1st (of 5)2024 Placing: 1st (of 3)
2023 Placing: 1st (of 7)
2022 Placing: 1st (of 5)
2021 Placing: 1st (of 7)
The Chosen One
What more can we say; it's Joe's world and everyone else is just living in it. Five years, five wins - the Laviano Dynasty is in session and it's showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. However, for only the third time since the inception of BBG, he'll have a full field of competitors to play against, meaning more bodies to wear him down than he's seen in almost 3 years. Each year he shows a new weakness - 2024 was Kubb, 2025 was his fear of lightning storms. Deep down, Joe is no god and is certainly beatable, despite what the record books may say. Catch him on his heels and he could go down like the mere mortal he is. 2026 could very well be the year a new champion is crowned for the first time in Individual BBG history.
Key to Success: Stick with the consensus
Nick
2025 Placing: N/A2024 Placing: N/A
2023 Placing: 6th (of 7)
2022 Placing: N/A
2021 Placing: 5th (of 7)
Random Ride
Let's not jinx it, but this year we can officially say the king of chaos is BACK. Panarello is coming off of a 2-year hiatus, which can only mean one thing; he's got a whole extra year of unrequieted Jordy affection to let loose. The boys aren't ready for what he has to offer, but they're going to take it whether they like it or not. Alas, missing out on last year's team competition, he's back on his own this year, but that just means anything goes for this 2-day stretch. We already know what Day 2 Panarello is capable of - it's time to see if he has the stamina to make it to Day 2 first.
Key to Success: Survive Day 1, Thrive Day 2
Picca
2025 Placing: 2nd (of 5)2024 Placing: 2nd (of 3)
2023 Placing: 4th (of 7)
2022 Placing: 4th (of 5)
2021 Placing: 7th (of 7)
Onward and Upward
If there were a Most Improved Player award for BBG, Picca would certainly be a perennial contender. Bad news - there isn't one. On a promising note, however, Mr. Picca has officially bested his previous year's performance for 5 straight years now. If analyzing BBG results is anything like his stock picks, this upward trajectory is a massive buying opportunity. If Picca's math checks out, this all but guarantees a victory in 2026. The addition of BucketGolf into the mix has done wonders to Picca's sabermetrics, and he's certainly no slouch in games where you have to throw things (aka all of them). Momentum, or lack thereof, is by far his biggest downfall; once his spirit is broken, there's no turning back. We've yet to see what dad strength will do to him - will it serve him well and continue his multi-year stretch on the podium? Or is sleep not the only regression we're going to see from him this year?
Keys to Success: He's not sleep-deprived; Sleep is Picca-deprived.
Theo
2025 Placing: N/A2024 Placing: 3rd (of 3)
2023 Placing: 2nd (of 7)
2022 Placing: N/A
2021 Placing: 2nd (of 7)
Implied Consent
You heard it here first, gang - the Boy Wonder himself is also back on the competition floor for BBG2026. Two years after daddy had a rough go at things, the man is renewed, refreshed, and ready to get back in on the action. Dusting off the woes of team competition, Theo is going to be thrilled to return to the individual format. Theo has never placed worst than 2nd place in this format, which sets him up splendidly for his comeback year. He's a year behind on BucketGolf, but if he can maintain his coordination and composure, it'll be another walk in the park. There's something to be said about never looking at the Slack channel - he's got all that extra time on the boys to hone his skills and keep that consent 100% implied.
Keys to Success: Never be voting, always be joining.
Tim
2025 Placing: 4th (of 5)2024 Placing: 2nd (of 3)
2023 Placing: 3rd (of 7)
2022 Placing: 2nd (of 5)
2021 Placing: 3rd (of 7)
Dog of the Hair
In one of the biggest sports meltdowns in recent history, here we are reflecting on Timmy's lackluster finish in BBG2025. Playing below .500 in all five events, there was something in the Virginia air last spring because things did just not go his way. Some may blame his teammates, who appeared to 'play worse' while standing next to him. Unfortunately we have no video evidence of 2025 so there's no telling whether this is true or not, but let's push the past to the past where it belongs and look forward to 2026. We firmly believe that every year is Timmy's for the taking, and 2026 is no different. He's got a year of sleep training under his belt and plenty of time to turn those weaknesses into strengths. Rumor has it Timmy is bringing a can-do attitude into this year's games. If he can also bring back the nostalgia - a shimmy, a truly chug, perhaps a bucket hat? The Timmy we know and love coudl certainly be the odds-on favorite ot win it all.
Key to Success: Fundamentals. Maybe an extra Truly. Loosen up, Tim.Timmy’s Takes 2026
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| # | Bet Description | Wager | Player 1 | Player 2 |
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| 1 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Eliot | Eric | Joe | Panarello | Picca | Theo | Tim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliot | It's Resistor | Atomic Hotel Erotica | Turn Around Lenny | Bintang Tank Top | United States v. Zantac | Engaged and Enraged | |
| Eric | It's Resistor | Too Spicy | Girth | Roommates, Not Friends | Supply and Demand | Rumble Ready | |
| Joe | Atomic Hotel Erotica | Too Spicy | Godfather Part I | Godfather Part II | Dream Team | Hot Tub Folliculitis | |
| Panarello | Turn Around Lenny | Girth | Godfather Part I | The Base Layers | Malpractice Makes Perfect | No Flower, No Blouse | |
| Picca | Bintang Tank Top | Roommates, not Friends | Godfather Part II | The Base Layers | IV League | Boost Looters | |
| Theo | United States v. Zantac | Supply and Demand | Dream Team | Malpractice Makes Perfect | IV League | White Fragility | |
| Tim | Engaged and Enraged | Rumble Ready | Hot Tub Folliculitis | No Flower, No Blouse | Boost Looters | White Fragility |