Superman
When I was lad of around four years old, my brother had told me that if I wore a cape, I'd be able to fly. Suddenly the physics of superman made sense and I thought I'd give it a go myself.

Grabbing a large towel, I climb the bunk bed my brother and I shared and began preparation. I fixed the towel round my neck and assumed a take off stance. I double checked that my cape was free and not snagged on anything, as this would obviously impare my flight.

The last thing I remember before take off was thinking "You know... this just might work".

I launched myself off the top bunk expecting to sweep around the room with artful dexterity. Unfortunately, the second I left the bunk, I reliased I had grossly misjudged the power of the cape around my neck and I crashed straight into the ground, breaking my leg.

When my parents found me, instead of taking me to hospital I got cloated round the ear and was sent to bed for being a pest. However, my continuous screaming the next morning made them think again and they took me to hospital, where I was fixed up and they were questioned for abuse. Serves 'em bloody right.
(bunny_333, Wed 8 Sep 2004, 15:25, Reply)