This works on so many levels here, I couldn't

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The discussion revolves around a humorous video that evokes various reactions and personal anecdotes related to extreme experiences, particularly in the context of riding motorcycles. Participants share their thoughts on facial expressions and the sensations associated with high-speed riding.

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  • One participant expresses amusement at the video, noting its multi-layered humor.
  • Another participant comments on a specific facial expression from the video, indicating it was particularly funny.
  • A participant shares a personal experience of feeling their face contort while riding a motorcycle at high speeds, suggesting that extreme speeds can lead to unusual physical reactions.
  • There is speculation about the motivations behind the person's reaction in the video, with one participant suggesting drug use as a possible explanation.
  • Another participant humorously proposes that the reaction might be due to receiving a high repair bill, indicating a financial concern related to vehicle maintenance.
  • A participant reflects on the slow-motion moments experienced during a motorcycle crash, comparing it to a cartoon character's reaction before falling.
  • Another participant agrees with the slow-motion analogy, describing a similar feeling of dread before an inevitable fall.

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Participants share humorous observations and personal anecdotes, but there is no consensus on the motivations behind the reactions in the video or the nature of the experiences described.

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The discussion includes subjective interpretations of humor and personal experiences, which may vary widely among participants.

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Readers interested in humorous takes on extreme sports, personal anecdotes related to motorcycle riding, or discussions about facial expressions in reaction to high-speed experiences may find this thread engaging.

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This works on so many levels here, I couldn't resist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4va2s6w4nFE
 
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OMG, his last face expression :smile:
 


C'mon Ivan. My face can't contort like that, though there have been times on some of my bikes that I have felt my cheeks rippling. Breaking triple-digits with no windshield can do that.
 


That dude must have been on some pretty serious drugs; there's no way that a Hyundai alone could evoke any sort of response.
 


Maybe he got the repair bill...
 


Upisoft said:
Maybe he got the repair bill...

:smile:
 


turbo-1 said:
C'mon Ivan. My face can't contort like that,

How do you know? :biggrin:

No doubt I've made some funny faces a few times. In particulars what comes to mind are those slow-motion moments that occur between the time when you know you are unavoidably going down, but before you hit the ground, on a motorcycle - those times when you have the time to think about how much this is going to hurt!
 


Ivan Seeking said:
those slow-motion moments that occur between the time when you know you are unavoidably going down

That always made me feel like Wiley Coyote going off of a cliff. The feet drop, then there's that look of "oh ****", then the rest kind of stretches out and leaves the ears behind.
 

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