Weet weet facts for kids

Weet weet (also called wit-wit or throwing the play stick) is an exciting throwing game from Australia. It was created by Aboriginal children and is still popular in some areas today. The word "weet weet" also refers to the special object that is thrown in the game. Some people also call this object a "kangaroo rat."

It can be tricky to make a traditional weet weet. So, players often use a club instead. For younger children, a tennis ball placed inside a stocking can work just as well. The main goal of the game is to throw the weet weet the furthest or with the best aim. The person who does this wins!

Mark Twain and the Weet Weet

The famous American writer Mark Twain wrote about the weet weet in his book Following the Equator. He used the game as an example to show the cleverness and intelligence of Aboriginal Australians.

In his writing, Mark Twain didn't just describe the weet weet as a fun toy. He also used it to talk about important social issues of his time. He wanted to highlight the challenges faced by Indigenous people.

Long ago, Aboriginal Australians used objects similar to weet weets for hunting. This shows how important these tools were in their daily lives.