SchadenfreudeThere's nothing like administering first aid to cyclist who has just spanged into the back of a milk float when you have tears of laughter running down your face. The world is just one long episode of You've Been Framed - when have you laughed at the misfortune of others?
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Scaryduck LIKES EGG, Thu 17 Dec 2009, 12:05)
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First of a couple around the theme of power kiting:Some years ago, I was at a nighttime festival, raising money for children in need. Flying happily away, I started to build up the power for a jump. I started running, flicked the kite across the sky and up, and leapt.
And flew
And flew
And flew
Oh shit I'm getting close to that little girl
Better shout a warning
Oh shit, all she's done is turn this way
Oh shit oh shit oh shit I'm still in midair and I can't stop
This series of frantic thoughts was interrupted by a double footed flying kick to the side of her head that Bruce Lee himself would have wept in awe to witness.
I was torn between laughing at the sheer stupidity of the situation, making sure the girl was OK, and trying to apologise to the rather large father.
P.S. I got clotheslined by a marquee guide rope later that night, which on reflection I probably deserved.
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MatJ LOOK, Thu 17 Dec 2009, 18:44,
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