Stunts

[Steezie]

By stunts I mean doing something stupid, outlandish, potentially dangerous, or completely un-necessary for the entertainment of others.

A couple of friends and I try to pull off atleast one good stunt a month, partly because it's fun and because it entertains others. This month, Darien put on a full out Superman costume (tights and all) with rollerblades on his feet and grabbed the back of a truck as it was driving.

Now some people think doing this is stupid. I will agree that what we did probably wasnt too smart and that A LOT in the movie Jackass was incredibly stupid and didnt even begin to approach funny.

What are your views on doing this kind of thing?

I personally think its a positive thing in many cases (Not all) Its tons of fun to plan and set up and its great to see people's reaction. Something like this also gives people a greaty story to tell later that day. I mean how often do you see a guy in a Superman costume (complete with tights) on rollerblades holding onto the back of a truck thats going 50 miles an hour?

 

[freeman]

50mph? Your friend is an idiot.

 

[MemeBuster]

I personally think its a positive thing in many cases (Not all) Its tons of fun to plan and set up and its great to see people's reaction.

I agree, it could be a positive thing... for one it cleans up the gene pool!

 

[Robinsegg]

As a Christian, I believe it is wrong to purposefully do something which will harm my body. If the propper precautions are made (and there have to be some), I suppose it's up to the individual. If someone wants to display their lack of wisdom, who am I to stop them?

Rachel

 

[justanobserver]

By stunts I mean doing something stupid, outlandish, potentially dangerous, or completely un-necessary for the entertainment of others.

A couple of friends and I try to pull off atleast one good stunt a month, partly because it's fun and because it entertains others. This month, Darien put on a full out Superman costume (tights and all) with rollerblades on his feet and grabbed the back of a truck as it was driving.

Now some people think doing this is stupid. I will agree that what we did probably wasnt too smart and that A LOT in the movie Jackass was incredibly stupid and didnt even begin to approach funny.

What are your views on doing this kind of thing?

I personally think its a positive thing in many cases (Not all) Its tons of fun to plan and set up and its great to see people's reaction. Something like this also gives people a greaty story to tell later that day. I mean how often do you see a guy in a Superman costume (complete with tights) on rollerblades holding onto the back of a truck thats going 50 miles an hour?

Well, as long as everyone is agreeing to be involved, your not forcing someone into it, no one will get hurt thats not involved, then do what you want.

If I am driving around and you try to grab my car, I will stop and we will have a onesided discussion. You wont like it, I might tho. That the reaction you were looking for?

 

[sister_maynard]

By your definition, stunts sound like a stupid idea. Just make sure you're not harming the vehicle or winning a Darwin Award and you're welcome to risk your life as you please.

 

[rambot]

I personally think its a positive thing in many cases (Not all) Its tons of fun to plan and set up and its great to see people's reaction. Something like this also gives people a greaty story to tell later that day.

I mean how often do you see a guy in a Superman costume (complete with tights) on rollerblades holding onto the back of a truck thats going 50 miles an hour? I suppose it depends on how you define "positive". It really sounds to me like everything you describe as "being positive" is merely some really adolescent attempt at being the centre of attention. Perhaps your friend should become a politician... or join a band. That's constructive AND not life threatenning.

As for my opinion on stunts, I think stupid people do stunts. Period. The people in Jackass didn't give that movie the name because they were trying to appear like anything else. If you wanna be a jackass, weed yourself out of the gene pool already.

 

[sister_maynard]

Huzzah for the Darwin Awards! I suppose part of the goal of the whole business is for people to learn something, but they have plenty of winners all the same.

 

[rambot]

Says something about a culture (though more about the individuals) when people make a CONCERTED effort to work against their instincts of self preservation.

 

[Steezie]

Says something about a culture (though more about the individuals) when people make a CONCERTED effort to work against their instincts of self preservation.

We dont do this to be famous or get on television.

 

[kopilo]

3 basic questions...
Are you harming or putting anyone other then yourself in danger?
Are you harming or putting the environment (animals included in danger?
Are you unwilling to face the repercussions of your actions and will others be effected by them in a negative manner?

If you answer "no" to these three questions then I see no reason to why you can not put yourself in as much foolish danger as you want.

 

[sister_maynard]

^Agreed. I'd be a lot less concerned about this particular stunt if you and your friends owned the truck and one of you was driving it.

 

[Squeejie]

i've done stuff like that when i was younger, and they have made for some good stories. it all depends on the situation. i've taken a piece of hard foam to a friends face when he was sleeping. he woke up mad, but the next day was laughing at it and honestly liked the fact that it happened. there are also a large number of my friends who i would not do that to. it all depends on you're relationship with the effected, and is it seriously gonna effect someone in a negative way. would you laugh if it happened to you, if not, then that is no good either.
My friends and I personally, we like everything that bam and knoxville have done, and we get a good laugh. we also know what is and isn't too far.

 

[Merlin]

I prefer 'safe' stunts myself.
Humor needn't be dangerous.