Olympic Sport Suggestion: Parkour

Posted by Alex in Sports on November 16, 2009 at 5:46 pm


Photo: geishaboy500 [Flickr]

Neatorama’s own Johnny Cat has got the best idea concerning the Olympics that I’ve heard in a long time. Here it is, in his own words:

After some dull moments in beach volleyball, I realized the Games could use a little perk in athleticism, namely the greatest new sport/subversive activity: Parkour

Sure beats skateboarding. IOC, are you listening? And if you don’t know what Parkour is, here’s the founder performing a Super Mario Parkour [Google Video]

 
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Parkour on Two Wheels: Danny MacAskill Rides a Bike

Posted by Alex in Car & Vehicle, Sports, Video Clips on April 21, 2009 at 4:22 pm

Most of us can ride bikes, but I bet you not like Inspired Bicycles team rider Danny MacAskill. Here’s a video tape of a collection of what can only be described as parkour on two wheels: Link [YouTube clip]

Kids, don’t try this at home. Or on the streets, either.

 
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VideoSift Clips of the Week

Posted by Alex in VideoSift on January 15, 2009 at 2:31 pm

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Parkour Noob
Well, not everyone can run and jump around like ninjas. Here's a video clip of why you shouldn't exactly try do parkour if you're not physically coordinated.

Link (Hey, isn't that the Numa Numa guy?)

The Slingshot Man
Don't pick a fight with Rufus Hussey, The Beanshooter Man, at least when he's armed with a slingshot - he is absolutely terrifyingly awesome with it.

Link

How to Steal a Car with Beer Cans
Yes, it's probably a staged footage, but it's conceivable ... and pretty clever for a criminal!

Link

How to Disarm a Crazy Samurai Sword Wielding Man
Not all policemen resort to lethal force, guns or tasers to disarm a crazy samurai sword wielding man. Sometimes, all you need is ... a broom! (Of course, this is Germany, in the United States, they would've just shot the guy's b*tt off!)

Link

Young Drew Carey on The Tonight Show
In 1991, a then 33-year-old Drew Carey performed for the first time on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Back then, it was unusual for a comedian to be invited over to sit down with the master.

Link

 
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