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This is kind of neat.

Posted by Jonathan on January 3rd, 2009 (All posts by Jonathan)


 

8 Responses to “This is kind of neat.”

  1. Lexington Green Says:

    Amazing.

  2. Dan from Madison Says:

    Interesting, but I always wonder “why?” There must have been some sort of competition.

  3. Jonathan Says:

    There must have been some sort of competition.

    Ha, that’s a typical male response.

    I think this activity is similar to synchronized swimming, ballet, aerobics classes, figure skating, etc.

  4. Dan from Madison Says:

    Typical male…guilty as charged.

  5. Tatyana Says:

    Guys…hate to tell you, but this is pretty standard circus stuff, practiced by thousands “children circus studios” in Russia. She’s not particularly innovative or graceful, either
    Look what real, professional velo-acrobats in circus do (not just in Russia):
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ept-ZSoR_6s
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zmeu1Q1Tjds
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhjYQFDNXps

    And - Dan, speaking of competitions:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gi6KXto1Dpo

  6. Jonathan Says:

    Impressive.

  7. Dan from Madison Says:

    Impressive indeed.

  8. rbb Says:

    It’s part of their plan.
    While we were busy watching this, they were loading up more toys with lead.