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calverson
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Jun 3, 2011, 12:52 PM
 
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Can someone explain to me what the hell the attraction is to this or why someone would do it? Maybe I am just getting old but this:

looks just f***in retarded to me.
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 12:54 PM
 
It's called being silly. You've probably never heard of it.
     
calverson  (op)
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Jun 3, 2011, 12:56 PM
 
Are you an avid planker?
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 12:57 PM
 
No, I've moved on to anchoring. Planking is too mainstream.
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 01:14 PM
 
It's dumb. Not even amusing after the first few people who did it.

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Jun 3, 2011, 01:16 PM
 
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Jun 3, 2011, 01:18 PM
 
Those chicks must have strong tits.
Been inclined to wander... off the beaten track.
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Jun 3, 2011, 01:22 PM
 
I hear they're moving from silicon to germanium.
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Jun 3, 2011, 01:31 PM
 
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 01:40 PM
 
Originally Posted by olePigeon View Post
I hear they're moving from silicon to germanium.
I have plenty of more important things to do, if only I could bring myself to do them....
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 03:31 PM
 
How does one "win" a planking game? Largest amount of sunburn?
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 03:37 PM
 
Originally Posted by reader50 View Post
How does one "win" a planking game? Largest amount of sunburn?
I think the idea is to find the most ridiculous place to do it. And people are dying doing it, too.

'Planking' claims first victim as Acton Beale falls from balcony to his death | Mail Online
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 03:40 PM
 
Originally Posted by Person Man View Post
I think the idea is to find the most ridiculous place to do it. And people are dying doing it, too.

'Planking' claims first victim as Acton Beale falls from balcony to his death | Mail Online
He's doing his planking 6 feet (down)under.
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 03:40 PM
 
So drinking and planking are a bad mix, but the overall idea isn't so crazy. It makes for some interesting pictures and isn't any weirder than any other trend that has come and gone.
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Jun 3, 2011, 03:41 PM
 
Originally Posted by SSharon View Post
So drinking and planking are a bad mix, but the overall idea isn't so crazy. It makes for some interesting pictures and isn't any weirder than any other trend that has come and gone.
Pretty much.
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 03:47 PM
 
There's already been an 11 o'clock news "exposé" on it. "Planking could be killing your children now!"

This is harmless unless you're stupid. It's much safer than the "choking game."
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 03:47 PM
 
It's the latest and greatest new workout craze.
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 05:15 PM
 
Originally Posted by calverson View Post

Can someone explain to me what the hell the attraction is to this or why someone would do it?
You're not exactly Mr. Current Affairs, are you now?
     
calverson  (op)
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Jun 3, 2011, 05:19 PM
 
Originally Posted by Phileas View Post
You're not exactly Mr. Current Affairs, are you now?
Err.. what? I couldn't find a thread on this in the Lounge so I started one.

Originally Posted by The Final Dakar View Post
No, I've moved on to anchoring.
You spelt "masturbating" wrong.
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 05:38 PM
 
I swear I had no idea about this game, but just happened to have this picture taken last week at Orange Leaf...

     
calverson  (op)
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Jun 3, 2011, 05:44 PM
 
The only time I have planked (plunk?) has been after too much alcohol.
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 11:05 PM
 
some people have nothing better to do.
     
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Jun 3, 2011, 11:15 PM
 
I thought you were talking about pegging, nm.
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Jun 3, 2011, 11:31 PM
 
I'm scared to google "pegging."
     
calverson  (op)
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Jun 3, 2011, 11:31 PM
 
It can't be worse than munging.
     
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Jun 4, 2011, 12:14 AM
 
Originally Posted by Jawbone54 View Post
I'm scared to google "pegging."
It's not that bad. To some couples it's just a normal evening at home.

Originally Posted by calverson View Post
It can't be worse than munging.
Not by a long shot.
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calverson  (op)
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Jun 4, 2011, 12:15 AM
 
I'd rather be pegged than munge.
     
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Jun 4, 2011, 12:17 AM
 
The next poll I make...
     
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Jun 4, 2011, 03:22 AM
 
For this you need to understand that a lot of people are just dumb and skill less, but do seek attention. Acrobatic maneuvers like parcour require skills that are difficult to obtain. Acting like Steve-O will get you hurt. Having a go at a singing contest like X factor will hurt your feelings. So how to gain fame? planking is a good and harmless way to find attention.

btw the skinny girl has a nice bottom
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