Humans throw things. Rocks, balls, spears, darts, tantrums — if it can be launched across a room (safely or otherwise), chances are we’ve tried it. But why? Why are we so obsessed with hurling objects through the air, from prehistoric survival to Saturday night socials at Johnny Throws?
Turns out, there’s a lot more to it than “because it’s fun” (though, spoiler: it is).
Long before Netflix and Deliveroo, survival was about one thing: catching dinner before it ran away. For early humans, the ability to throw accurately wasn’t a party trick — it was life or death.
Stones became spears. Spears became arrows. And the better you could throw, the more likely you were to eat. Throwing made us hunters, warriors, and eventually… pub sports champions.
If anyone knew the power of a well-thrown object, it was the Vikings. They didn’t just swing axes — they threw them, too. Accuracy in battle meant survival, and let’s be honest, it probably looked pretty terrifying as well.
They weren’t alone. Romans perfected the art of throwing the javelin. Medieval knights were handy with crossbows and trebuchets. Across history, throwing things wasn’t just practical — it was power.
Thankfully, most of us no longer need to bean a wild boar with a rock to earn dinner. But our urge to throw didn’t vanish — it just got friendlier.
The Ancient Greeks turned javelin and discus into Olympic sports. The British turned throwing into pub games — darts being the most famous. And funfairs gave us coconuts to aim at, because nothing says “great day out” like throwing balls at fruit.
Throwing went from survival to social, and it never looked back.
There’s science behind the satisfaction of a good throw. When you launch something, your brain and body work in sync — focus, aim, release. Hit the target, and you get a dopamine rush, the same chemical that rewards us for scoring a goal or solving Wordle in three guesses.
Plus, throwing is a stress-buster. That physical “whoosh” of energy leaves you lighter, calmer, and ready for another go. It’s like hitting a reset button for your brain — but way more fun than meditation apps.
Look around and you’ll see throwing everywhere. Baseball. Cricket. Basketball. Dodgeball. Darts. Humans have literally built entire sports empires around throwing.
And now? Axe throwing. It’s the newest, sharpest way to scratch that ancient itch. Instead of survival or warfare, it’s about laughs, bragging rights, and maybe a bit of pizza-fuelled rivalry.
At Johnny Throws in Llandudno, we’ve taken thousands of years of throwing history and turned it into the ultimate night out. Viking spirit? Check. Pub game vibes? Double check. Modern scoring systems and digital darts for when you fancy variety? Absolutely.
You’ll get all the thrill of hitting a target, minus the need for fur cloaks or coconut stalls. And the best part? You get to do it with your mates, a drink in hand, and Johnny Dough’s pizza ready for half-time.
Throwing has always been part of what makes us human. From the survival of our ancestors to the party nights of today, it’s in our blood. So why not carry the torch (or axe) forward?
Book your lane at Johnny Throws and see why we’ve never stopped loving the art of the throw.
