1. Team Bonding: Nothing brings a team closer than straddling each other to get your “left foot on blue”.
2. Creeper Prevention: Sometimes, you may find yourself living in a community center in Malaysia with no curtains in site. To prevent that strange Malay man from watching you sleep, hang up the twister mat to ensure privacy. It’s trendy AND effective.
3. Picnic Dates: What better way to enjoy the crisp African air, than to have a quaint, afternoon picnic. It’s great for the 4th of July, or to have that one-on-one you’ve been meaning to have.
4. Sunday Best: Packing space is limited on the Race, which means a limited wardrobe. Tired of wearing that same skirt to church? Grab a safety pin and the Twister mat for a fresh, new look the locals will love!
5. Shower Curtain: Sharing a bathroom with 6 to 50 people can run into occasional problems. The problems increase when the toilet and shower are in the same room. This issue is a quick fix with a Twister mat handy! Just rig up the mat, and you have an instant shower curtain! (*Disclaimer: Mat does not block noise. Not recommended for explosive diarrhea.)
6. Cape: You would be surprised how many times you find yourself scrambling through your pack trying to find that perfect finish to a costume. It works great for Halloween, team dinners, debrief squad get togethers, and tea with the Queen.
7. Blanket: Unexpected cold night in Honduras? No problem! Just pull that twister mat out of your pack, and you are set for a warm, comfortable night.
8. Footprint: Is the moist ground seeping through the bottom of your tent? No worries! A twister mat is just the ticket to keep out moisture. (*Fits most tent sizes)
9. English Lessons: What better way to teach colors, shapes, parts of the body, and directions than a good ol’ fashion game of twister!