Why do people play Marco Polo in the pool?

Question

What does it have to do with Marco Polo, the person? Please give me a good answer please don't make something up!

Thanks

Answer 1

no one really knows

its safer than playing chicken

Answer 2

there's no reason people just do it

Answer 3

There is no real reason behind it. It was just created using that name. It could have just have easily been another person.

Answer 4

Because there is nothing better to do in the pool.

Answer 5

I think it's just a past time instead of just swimming the whole time.