Did that part when I was a few years older than he. Then reversed course and climbed down. It was and still is called the ‘chicken syndrome’, but somehow I have never regretted that decision.
Back in the late ‘40s, my cousin Frederick [who frequently got me into trouble & walked innocently away] tried to teach me to do a back dive. First try: edge of pool—nope, twist to land face forward. Second try: low dive [4 ft.]—nope, twisted around too much again. After 4 or 5 attempts, Frederick suggested I try it from the high dive [11 ft.], since I looked so funny flailing in the air. I’d never gone up there before, but, if Frederick suggested it, it should be ok, right? WRONG! But I walked out to the end of the board, looked around at how far I could see, turned around and flung myself backward. Kinda fun, until I hit the water on my back. Apparently, the S*M*A*C*K!!! was heard by the lifeguard at the far end of the pool, so he came running. Meanwhile, as I swam underwater back to the edge of the pool, I cried a lot because my back stung so badly…but the water cooled it down by the time I got to the edge of the pool and climbed out. The life guard asked if I was ok & I said, “Yes,” and then walked stiff-backed to where Frederick and a bunch of other kids had gathered. They greeted me with laughter for how funny I had looked and with looks of admiration at how brave I had been! So, go ahead Ernest; the gang will love you for it!!
Ratkin Premium Member over 1 year ago
He’ll be wearing that inflatable around his chest in a minute.
ᴮᴼᴿᴱᴰ2ᴰᴱᴬᵀᴴ over 1 year ago
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa SPLUT
ArcticFox Premium Member over 1 year ago
“POP” Or scream. Likely both.
Yakety Sax over 1 year ago
“It’s not the fall that kills you; it’s the sudden stop at the end.”― Douglas Adams
sandpiper over 1 year ago
Did that part when I was a few years older than he. Then reversed course and climbed down. It was and still is called the ‘chicken syndrome’, but somehow I have never regretted that decision.
i_am_the_jam over 1 year ago
Best to get advice from Agnes… :D :D :D
StephenHoyt over 1 year ago
At least they have pool high dives allowed in that state Frank and Ernest are in.
Lady loves a joke over 1 year ago
I remember a great episode of Mr. Bean, when he wanted to try the high dive. Really funny stuff!
uniquename over 1 year ago
Hopefully the noise isn’t, “SPLAT!”
BeniHanna6 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Due to stinking lawyers and sue happy citizens, these high dives have gone the way of the dinosaurs.
T... over 1 year ago
Slipping, slowly…
InTraining Premium Member over 1 year ago
one belly flop coming right up….!
Chuck2Carol Premium Member over 1 year ago
Back in the late ‘40s, my cousin Frederick [who frequently got me into trouble & walked innocently away] tried to teach me to do a back dive. First try: edge of pool—nope, twist to land face forward. Second try: low dive [4 ft.]—nope, twisted around too much again. After 4 or 5 attempts, Frederick suggested I try it from the high dive [11 ft.], since I looked so funny flailing in the air. I’d never gone up there before, but, if Frederick suggested it, it should be ok, right? WRONG! But I walked out to the end of the board, looked around at how far I could see, turned around and flung myself backward. Kinda fun, until I hit the water on my back. Apparently, the S*M*A*C*K!!! was heard by the lifeguard at the far end of the pool, so he came running. Meanwhile, as I swam underwater back to the edge of the pool, I cried a lot because my back stung so badly…but the water cooled it down by the time I got to the edge of the pool and climbed out. The life guard asked if I was ok & I said, “Yes,” and then walked stiff-backed to where Frederick and a bunch of other kids had gathered. They greeted me with laughter for how funny I had looked and with looks of admiration at how brave I had been! So, go ahead Ernest; the gang will love you for it!!