‘Backflip, Gainer, Wallflip’: This Time-Lapsed Viral Video Won Student $100 Bet Against Dad
- Posted on January 26, 2012 at 10:35pm by
Liz Klimas
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When your dad bets you that you can’t do something, chances are you’re going to darn well try to prove him wrong. This was the case for Sam Morrison, a junior at Syracuse University.
The bet: Do a backflip every day for a year.
The stakes: $100
The proof that he did it: this video:
Morrison’s “backflip, gainer, wallflip, etc.” antics earned him campus notoriety. The Post-Standard has more on Morrison’s bet:
When he completes the task today, “he’s going to give me $100. He might be giving it to me as $100 worth of pennies. Hopefully it will be at least in ones, that will be manageable,” Morrison said this afternoon by telephone from his family’s home in Sparta, New Jersey.
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On the website, you’ll find the first flip dated Jan. 1, 2011, on a moving sidewalk in JFK International Airport as the family was leaving for a Caribbean vacation.
Others took place in the snow around SU’s buildings, or in his Syracuse apartment. There’s the Vegas flip. The tennis match flip.The one at his sister’s graduation. There are ones into a watery gorge in Ithaca, and against a tree where the ground bursts into flames.
And there’s the holiday one, where a naked Morrison dressed only in tube socks with a Santa hat hiding his privates flips in a meadow.
The bet wasn’t so much about his ability to do a backflip, Morrison said. It tested his willingness to complete the four-second task, day in and day out, he said.
“Some days I didn’t feel like getting up to do it,” Morrison said.
Morrison states in the description on his YouTube post that he is hoping his next stunt could be “a backflip on EVERY continent, starting with North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia this summer”. If you watched the video to the end, you saw, he got his winnings in dollars.
The Post-Standard reports Morrison plans to graduate in 2013.
Find more Morrison’s website.
[H/T Gizmodo]
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Comments (76)
mchurchwell
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 9:27amfyi…. there were NOT 365 flips on the video.
Dad, keep your money.
Report Post »TexasHunter
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 11:03amI hope he puts this much effort in his schooling and trying to get a job. Or maybe this is his 15 minutes of fame.
Report Post »kralspaces
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:00pmIt wasn’t really about the money… he just wanted to beat his dad. Way to go.
Report Post »nuttyvet
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:25pmSome Blazers just can’t be impressed. I wish I was 18 again and could flip like this kid. Here’s a tip… watch it, be entertained, and smile. Not everything has to be about the end of the world (which isn’t happening)
Report Post »caveman74
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:34pmbest video I have seen in years. I hope my boys find this much passion for anything in life. I have a feeling this kid would have done it even if there were no money involved
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:46pmYep. I counted 262, and that’s generous because there were at least 2 clips that he did 2 flips on the same day, which shouldn’t count.
Report Post »YellowFin
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 1:02pmSo old dad paid him 27 cents a day for his 365 backflips.
Report Post »Get a job! ;-)
rangerp
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 4:33pmlooks like the kind of kid I would like to recruit into ROTC
Report Post »hannahh
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 7:26pmI’m exhausted just watching! Way to go kid!!!!!!! :)
Report Post »OklahomaBound
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 11:54pmMy first reaction is to think, “Man I wish I were young again so I could do that.” Then I think back and realize I couldn’t do that even when I was young. Good job following through kid….pay up dad.
Report Post »Triple tap
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 9:13amAs a proffesional backflipper myself I would like to say, very nice.
Report Post »USPATRIOT101
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:26pmThere is such a profession?
Report Post »Cire75
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 8:30amSo if he’s playing soccer it must be a hell of a lopsided ball “Jackass” he’s a Rugby player. Truly stupider than soccer but definately not a sissy sport. I gice this kid credit backflips are not easy even at his young age I’m sure it helped him get chicks too so that whole discovering thing is just wrong. I think there are way to many old ass folks out there that need to take their metamucil and get the “Grumpy” out!
Report Post »Tickdog
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 8:22amcool
Report Post »schroeder123
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 8:10amYea !
Report Post »sbenard
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 7:44amGood for him! That builds character! It shows real ambition and determination! I’m sure his Dad considered that to be a great investment. Dad must be very proud!
But it was worth much more than $100. I wouldn’t do it for that!
I was also impressed with the great originality in how he did it. Very innovative! He must be a great guy!
Report Post »golfmom
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 8:48amRight on, it reminded me of my past when everyone was outside doing something.I think he will look back on that feat the rest of his life!
Report Post »outdooronly
Posted on January 28, 2012 at 9:19pmABSOLUTELY !! Nice to see someone STICK to a goal — & be OUTSIDE in quite a VARIETY of locations ……… 10 for originality and promoting good old fashion FUN :)) — we need MORE of that today !!!!
Report Post »Msgt Ret
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 7:03amWay to make to ol man pay; however, ditch the sissy game of soccer…mommy will get over it!
Report Post »Red Falcon
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 8:35amLooks like Rugby to me.
Report Post »aerorepairo
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 10:42amYep Rugby or Footy as we call it in Australia. That is a real mans sport!
Report Post »Marsh626
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 5:28amWell, it’s proof that practice makes perfect. He definitely got better as the year went by. But I have to admit, I was pretty *meh* until he whipped out the gun. That won this 2nd Amendemnt advocate over.
*thumbs up*
Report Post »Blackjacx1
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 5:25amPaying son to do back flips every day for a year= $100
Report Post »Knowing that 27 cents a day to keep him focused =Priceless.
McNamara
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 10:22amExcellent!
Report Post »jado1981
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:32pmGood for him for starting something and sticking to it… I‘m shocked to see the adhd hasn’t affected this video…. oooh squirrel!
Report Post »Miami
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 4:13amA hundred bucks?
His father must be laughing his butt off, You actually spent a year doing this?! I new you were stupid but damn, he couldn’t get the dog to do it more than twice.. # our best?
How lonf before he lands on his head and in a neck brace or wheelchair…?
Report Post »MR_ANDERSON
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 5:06amDiligence!!!
Report Post »JJ Coolay
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 11:05amMiami.. my thought too on the neck part.
Report Post »365 opportunities to break bones.
Maybe it’s just me being cynical, but I wouldn’t want my son to do that just out of concern for his safety.
BlessedONE333
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 2:40amno wonder the youth of today is as dumb as a box of rocks
their flipping crazy!
and this kid better stop this or he will end up with stress on his legs, feet but mostly the ankles!!
Report Post »ShawnB
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 3:21pmJesus Christ there is too many haters on here. Good job and that video was cool
ballsofFe
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 1:24amJust wait untill he discovers girls. Won’t need a cash incentive to do back-flips.
Report Post »AgentP
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:33amwatching this, my knees started to hurt…but his dad got ripped off, there were less than 200 on that film and I think there are over 300 days in a year, I mean if one year on earth is one trip around the sun.
Report Post »KAdams
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 5:22amYou ‘think’ there are over 300 days in a year? …
Report Post »mavericksound
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:21amOK… This video was supposed to be proof that he did it. It’s not even close to 30 flips per month. Sorry.
Report Post »Brooke Lorren
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:13amI was inspired by this video and just told my daughter that if she practices her splits every day for the rest of the year, I’ll give her $10. $100 is a little beyond my budget, but if she practices her splits, then that will help her in gymnastics.
Report Post »Msgt Ret
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 7:05amJust don’t make her play soccer.
Report Post »KickinBack
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 11:55pmHe didn’t stick the landing in a few of those and therefore did not complete the flip. Dad wins…Nah, but seriously, what a fun project and much better than those lame “taking a pic a day in the mirror” time lapses that went around a few years ago. Nice vid kid!
Report Post »NOT A CRAZY
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 11:45pm2:40 is where it is at.
Report Post »GrumpyCat
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 11:39pmSo in keeping this on topic, “What tax rate will he have to pay on that $100?” :-)
Report Post »POdVet
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 11:23pmSome of you just miss the point! His father got him to commit to something and see it through. A valuable lesson, if you want it…EARN IT!
Report Post »proudinfidel54
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:03amPerhaps he is conditioning his for a career in gymnastics
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 11:22pmSee what 27.4 cents a day adds up to ?
Report Post »Congratulations young man.
AgentP
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:35amthat will get you about 150 mg of glucosamine and tap water.
Report Post »NeoKong
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 10:59pmThe kid is crazy.
Report Post »He’s gonna break his neck if he keeps that up.
dinadp
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 10:55pmMaybe it’s just me, but aren’t back flips dangerous? What kind of father encourages his son to perform 365 of them? Doesn’t this increase his likelihood of breaking his neck? My dad would’ve yelled at me & called me all kinds or stupid for performing back flips.
And, on a completely different note – finally, a YouTube clip with a great music track. Thank you for not using rap.
Report Post »smokeysmoke
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 11:05pmi thought by the end of the video you could tell he had the motion down to a science, and seemed to land almost everyone on his feet… but yes if you dont know what your doing falling on your head/ neck can be very dangerous…
Report Post »West Coast Patriot
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 11:09pmWith attitudes like yours, we would not have the Olympics.
Report Post »Stoic one
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 11:28pmObviously something this young man liked to do. Much safer than skydiving or race car driving or any of a lot of other things people enjoy doing just BECAUSE!
At least we still have the illusion that we are free to do what we want in this country.
He!! I enjoy cutting down ailing trees; do you have a problem with that?!?!?! It is dangerous.
For that matter SO IS DRIVING A CAR!
Report Post »RRFlyer
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 11:50pmIt’s just you, NO they are not dangerous. Get a life. People can’t live in bed all their lives. If that worrys you, how can you get in a car that kills thousands of people a day? How many people get hurt in a backflip compared to a car? or drowning, Come on Get off this PC high horse.
Report Post »Brooke Lorren
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 11:53pmSome of the clips show him doing backflips at a gym. It looks like he has gymnastics training. My daughter can do backflips on a trampoline no problem. She’ll probably be able to do a backflip from the floor in a year or so with continued training. Some Olympic gymnasts can do triple backflips.
It would be dangerous for someone without training to do a backflip, but it’s common for mid-level gymnasts. I see people doing backflips all the time; then again, I go to the gym two or three times a week.
Report Post »KAdams
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 5:24amUh… the kid’s in college, so I assume he’s of legal age… 18, I believe.
Report Post »KAdams
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 5:26amAh yes, and there‘s springs under the ’mat’ for the floor exercise too.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 10:48pmThat was worth more than $100.00. It was worth learning that one has the fortitude to stick to a task even when one doesn’t feel like getting out of bed. It was also fun to watch!
Report Post »Eleutheria
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 11:01pmMy mom bet me I wouldn’t run 100 miles in a year once…
I ran well over 600 ;)
Report Post »bikerr
Posted on January 27, 2012 at 12:43am@Eleutheria—What was the bet? I.E. what as offered if completed?
Report Post »godhatesacoward
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 10:47pmA bet’s a bet.
Report Post »fukjihad
Posted on January 26, 2012 at 10:47pmpretty cool, good job kid
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