Social Gripe #3: Egocentrics - Part B: Recreation

Recreation - refreshment of health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment

In my opinion, Egocentrics are amazingly good at ruining all types of recreation (casual, competitive, fun, etc.)  They find ways to stop the "relaxation and enjoyment" part and tend to ruin the "refreshment of health or spirits" through their selfish/egocentric ways.  Listed below are the Egocentric character-types that have ruined my past attempts at Recreation:

1.  Super-Athlete - Ever play against somebody that was ripped from head to toe, runs the 40 in 4.3 seconds, and can bench over 300 pounds?  Yeah, this person tends to show up in recreation leagues or pickup games in an attempt to "own" everybody by crushing them with their superior athletic attributes.  Go play somebody from your fantasy land of athletic perfection.  What's the point in turning other people's fun recreational activity into a painful struggle?
Three Words:  Get a Life!! 

2.  The Painfully Serious - Their Method of Operation: Everything is a competition and everything must be done with a 110% (beyond maximum) effort.  They typically play with such passion and drive that the well-being of other players is ignored. Maximum Seriousness = Maximum Injury Potential
Typical Occurrence: Accidental injuries to innocent bystanders.

3.  Dirty Player - Physically hurting fellow players during fun activities is always an option for them.  They will kick, scream, scratch, and claw their way to top (even if the situation was casual).  Pain is only temporary in their mind, but opposing players are usually the only ones feeling the pain.
My advice:  Avoid this character at all times (expect a great deal of pain if you get within 10 feet of them during recreational activities) 

4.  Mr(s). Awesome - Their Permanent Mindset:  I am "God's Gift to Recreation".  If you ever get the pleasure of playing with Mr(s). Awesome, get used to being wrong all of the time. He/she will dominate all aspects of the game while controlling your actions, and then he/she will proceed to berate you later for messing up and being stupid. 
Simple Solution:  Run Away!!  No matter the final outcome, your self-esteem will be at an all-time low thanks to them.

5.  Complainer (guilty as charged) - Unfortunately, I probably fall into this category, but feel as though I only become this when other recreational egocentrics are present.  This person tends to complain about every part of the recreational activity.  They will even find a way to complain when everything is going perfect for them.
Their Typical Location:  Find the Referee (they are usually yelling at them or in their general direction).

Stay tuned for future posts on other types of Egocentrics...