Have you ever done these crazy things just to play basketball?

"Life is meaningless if you don’t go crazy while young, and basketball practice is pointless unless you keep improving." "Every day without playing basketball means you’ve wasted your time on this earth."

For badminton enthusiasts, every player inevitably falls into a state of "intense passion" as they get hooked on the sport. And when this passion translates into action, it’s nothing short of eye-opening—driven by an almost "insane" determination to play more and more badminton, leading to some truly out-of-the-box ideas and moves!

Let's see what the craziest things people do just to play ball!

1. In winter, when it’s cold, ordinary people keep warm by cuddling their boyfriends or girlfriends—but I’m something else entirely. I sleep holding my tennis racket, and even manage to dream about playing tennis at night!

2. When it comes to choosing between playing basketball with my best friend and going shopping with my girlfriend, I confidently picked the former—but always remember to send your girlfriend a red envelope; otherwise, you might just end up single!

3. When you hold your girlfriend’s hand, you unconsciously explore the different sensations of gripping her palm.

4. You’re not yet married—or don’t have a girlfriend—but already, you’ve set learning badminton as a goal for your future child.

5. You’ll stop at nothing to make your wife happy—just so you can carve out time to play your sport.

6. Once, under the pretext of being sick, I skipped work to go play badminton.

7. Once, when I was genuinely sick, I still went out to play basketball.

8. I once skipped class to practice badminton, and even gave up my CET-4 and CET-6 exams just to compete in a badminton tournament.

9. You bought a tennis racket, but not to play tennis—you’re actually using it to train your wrist strength.

10. There’s always something about you that clearly shows how much you absolutely love badminton—like your phone case, the brand of your clothing, or even those little accessories.

11. I’ve burned through a lot of gear this year—every time a new product comes out, my hands just can’t resist the urge to "buy, buy, buy"!

12. The arm holding the racket looks noticeably larger than the other one—what’s famously known as the "Qilin arm."

13. During various short holidays, instead of traveling, I hang out at the bowling alley every day.

14. Bring snacks to the stadium—play from morning till night, grabbing a quick bite whenever you get hungry. Even though your body feels exhausted, your spirit remains energized and pumped up.

15. When someone questions whether badminton is a "women's sport" or mocks your favorite star as the "eternal runner-up," you’ll calmly explain your perspective—maybe even engage in a heated debate. And if things get too intense, you might simply block them on social media and unfollow altogether.

16. You’ll practice a single technical move tirelessly—repeating it hundreds or even thousands of times in the gym—until you’re completely satisfied with your performance.

17. You were practicing your swing at home, accidentally chipping off the paint from the racket and even cracking a hole in the ceiling.

18. Whenever you watch a badminton match on TV, you can't help but occasionally stand up, lost in thought, and earnestly mimic the players' moves with lively gestures and footwork.

19. When cutting vegetables at home, hold the knife in the standard grip; and when transferring food onto your plate, always follow the sequence of first rotating inward, then outward.

20. When walking, I always end up taking the last step with extra effort, and people around me always give me strange looks.

21. Mingming had already suffered a severe strain, and the doctor strongly advised him to avoid any strenuous activities and get plenty of rest. Yet, unable to resist, he still sneaked out to the court for a quick game—or rather, what started as a casual hit soon turned into an intense session, ultimately worsening his injury even further.

22. Mingming already had a cold, but insisted on heading to the court to give it his all, claiming that playing could help him recover faster.

23. Have someone capture footage of you playing badminton, then post it online for expert advice.

24. You’ve collected every badminton match resource just to preserve the classics—so many that they fill up multiple hard drives, since a single HD video can easily take up several gigabytes.

25. You always rant angrily about missing out on mainstream media broadcasts of badminton matches.

26. Whether it's scorching heat or bitter cold, fierce winds or torrential rain—nothing can stop a heart eager to play.

27. Make the most of a single ball by using it in multiple ways: play matches when it’s in good condition, save it for practice after the fuzz wears off—and keep going until the fuzz is completely gone. That’s how you truly get the best out of every resource.

28. As the intense battle in the gym was in full swing, my phone kept ringing nonstop—but since none of the callers were important contacts, I absolutely refused to answer, or else I’d definitely miss out on finishing the game.

29. In your eyes, the ideal partner would be a wife (or husband) who’s great at mixed doubles—after all, that’d pretty much mean you’ve reached the pinnacle of life!

Please accept my heartfelt gratitude to the following individuals:

30. A few years ago, I developed a corn on the sole of my foot. Despite the pain, I played tennis for two weeks—only to have it fall off on its own, which I stubbornly stepped on and crushed!

31. The craziest part? I ended up showing up at the gym more often than the bar manager—so naturally, the manager handed me the keys and let me watch over things while he took a break.

32. At noon, while dozing off at my desk, I dreamed I was jumping and thrashing around—so much so that I nearly flipped the table over, earning a disapproving glare from my colleague.

33. In early pregnancy, I couldn’t help checking it every day—things like pregnancy-related mood swings or even episodes of mania. But heading to the court always made me feel better. Even during the second trimester, when my mobility was limited, I still managed to hit the court for some light practice. And once I started feeling a bit better after being hospitalized in both the first and second trimesters, I finally got back out there… yes, right after those hospital stays.

34. A tennis buddy had just registered his marriage at the Civil Affairs Bureau with his wife—and when asked if he’d still head out to play tonight, he replied, "Of course I will!" To which his wife jokingly quipped, "Well then, you might as well marry badminton instead!"

35. I’m even crazier—I’m opening a badminton court just to play! (Please accept my heartfelt plea—on my knees!)

Looking to play? Got even crazier moves up your sleeve? Drop us a comment—you’ve got the floor!