I have had a similar thing happen, though no where near as close as this was.. I had the EXACT same reaction too!

If you watch the engine case a split second before the thunder you can see the electical charge jump from the engine to this guys hand... I am sure the "charge" in his spine wasn't all in his head..

Either way "Holy Snerking Flit"

all technical information aside, I think the coolest point of all is that you can actually see the where the layer of Sulfur hexafluoride and air meet.. there is a faint greyish layer in the shadow just before they release the foil tray.. you can see it slightly as they scoup the Sulfur hexafluoride into the tray..

This is the comedy group "Skithouse" from Australia. Fantastic show, sadly no longer being produced. But if you see the reruns on TV make a night out of it and take it in...

If you enjoyed this film from the national film board of canada check out the following.. you can see more than 50 original films

http://www.nfb.ca/animation/objanim/en/index.php