Oli Lemieux, the Trampoline Machine
I thought I was cool because I could do a backflip on the trampoline when I was a kid. Apparently I was just scratching the surface. Check out this video of Cirque du Soleil performer, Oli Lemieux (warning: song contains adult content, so turn down the speakers if you’d rather not hear it…the amazing stuff is all Oli, so don’t worry, you won’t lose a thing):
(Thanks to Paul–AKA Dr. Bounce–for the submission!)
Before Balloon Boy: Larry Walters, lawn chair pilot
Up, up, and away…in my beautiful lawn chair. Good thing he brought his second pair of glasses so he could see Marineland (his conversation with his girlfriend is my favorite part).
I guess it goes without saying that you shouldn’t try this at home. Mr. Walters was arrested upon his descent, received the top prize from the Bonehead Club of Dallas, and and was an honorable mention for the 1982 Darwin Awards. However, as Walters told reporters when asked why he did it, “A man can’t just sit around.”
Indoorcycling…and a successful triathlon!
Back in August I told you about the amazing day-improving power of doing something you never thought you could do. Well, I DID IT! This past Sunday I successfully completed my first triathlon (yes, swimming, biking, and running, one after the other), and I can’t wait to do it again.
So in honor of adult-onset triathletes everywhere–and in thanks to my amazingly supportive family and friends–here are some feats of bicycle dexterity. Although I’ve not seen these done in a triathlon, never say never…
Seriously. NEVER say “never”. You might cut yourself off from a wonderful life-changing experience. Instead, do one thing today towards a “crazy” goal, and see where that takes you.
(Thanks to Betty for the submission!)
Real-life Superman
Free runner Damien Walters flies through the air with the greatest of ease–and over bars, over (and into) cars, and even out of his clothes. Celebrating all that the human body is capable of…
(Thanks to Olivia for the submission!)
Samurai vs. baseballs
Spoiler alert: Samurai wins!
Rollercoaster reactions
I’m a huge fan of rollercoasters (except for those evil straight-up-and-down hairpin things), so I got a kick out of seeing all these folks…um…enjoying a really scary one. It does look pretty terrifying, but you’re OK, you’re OK, you’re OK, you’re OK!
(For more funny rollercoaster videos, check out The Best Rollercoaster Videos, Now All In One Place!)
(Thanks to Paul for the submission!)
RV Demolition Derby
Leave it to Orange County, California to make a big summertime event even bigger.
Check out these highlights from the first ever RV Demolition Derby (for more details, including where the idea came from and how they prepped the RV’s, read the full story here). And congratulations to the giant stuffed panda for holding on as long as he did…he’s one heck of a rooftop rider.
North Korean flying trapeze
Not only do they fly through the air with the greatest of ease, they also do multiple flips, twists, and wrap the whole thing up with a heart-stopping finale. Watch, you’ll be amazed:
(Thanks to Tina for the submission! Paul, I think you’ll particularly like this.)
Indoor skydiving
Really cool stuff…
For fantasy football fans
Picking your team for 2009? Check this out…believe it or not…
(Thanks to Rusty for the submission!)
