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Is the game called slug bug or punch buggy?
A friend came to visit me from out-of-state last week, and we got into an argument about the game where you hit someone after seeing a VW Beetle. Is slug bug or punch buggy the right name?
Sean Boehme · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If the two of you were in an argument, I can imagine that any of your punches had a little extra power! In reality, both slug bug and punch buggy are common names for the violent car game.
Whether or not your say punch buggy or slug bug might depend on where you live. At least, that’s what
Volkswagon itself
has come to believe. They say that more people who live on the East or West Coast say punch buggy, while people living in the Midwest or South say slug bug.If you’re looking for the “right” answer, you may be able to argue that it’s slug bug. The first known publication referencing a “slug bug” came 14 years before one that referenced “punch buggy.”
Whether you want to call it punch buggy or slug bug, the game has its limitations. It only comes up when you get lucky enough to spot a VW Beetle, and a game centered around punching isn’t the best for kids. For some
car game
alternatives, you might try:- I Spy
- 20 Questions
- The alphabet game
- Would you rather?
Whatever game you choose to play, make sure the driver can keep their attention on the road, and that they can avoid any punches in the process.
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