Biggest Gymnastics Pet Peeves

We've got bees in our bonnets! This week, we're celebrating the true meaning of Thanksgiving: pointing out every little thing that bothers you about loved ones. The things in gymnastics that drive us absolutely crazy, no matter how small, shallow, or irrational — the nitpickier the better! Floor Music Pet Peeves. Yes, we mean you, car-engine sounds. And fake endings, Spotify barf, and so much more Peeve or Reprieve: The New Game Show That's Sweeping the Nation! Floor Choreography Pet Peeves. What's the choreographic equivalent of a dad joke? We'll tell you Pet Peeve Skills. Sell the farm because we are tearing some animal leaps to pieces Pet Peeves at the Competition. Wrists, salutes, and meets that look like dog shows The Un-Pet Peeves. Special commendation for the skills and styles we just love YOUR STORIES We asked for your craziest meet and training equipment stories, and you delivered, vaulting right out the double doors and into the courtyard! The GIFT of Club Gym Nerd Join Club Gym Nerd (or give it as a gift!) for access to weekly Behind the Scenes episodes, dedications, mini-commissions and group commissions Club Gym Nerd members get access to all of our exclusive extended interviews, Behind The Scenes and College & Cocktails episodes. Buy our awesome clothing and gifts here and even "tapestries" (banners perfect to display in an arena) to support your favorite gymnast here. RELATED EPISODES Authorized Neutral Athletes Gymnastics Movie Club: Perfect Body Trouble in Romania Best Cheng Ever? RESOURCES & CITATIONS Gymnastics History and Code of Points Archive from Uncle Tim Follow the effects of the Russian invasion to Ukraine at Gymnovosti The Highest D and E scores from The Gymternet Men's Gymnastics coverage from Kensley Neutral Deductions MORE WAYS TO LISTEN HERE