WAKA , started more than a decade ago by a few friends is now in 33 countries . The 2009 World Yo - Yo Contest will attract more than 500 participants this year . Hundreds of adult soapbox ##ers will wear shorts to race in Portland , Oregon . ` ` Rejuvenile '' author Noxon believes childhood pastimes are becoming more acceptable .
WAKA Kickball started more than a decade ago by a few friends is now in 33 states . The 2009 World Yo-Yo Contest will attract more than 150 adults this year . Hundreds of adult soapbox racers will wear costumes to race in Portland , Oregon . `` Rejuvenile '' author Noxon says childhood pastimes are becoming more acceptable .