‘I’ll be Fine. I‘ll Do It’: Helmet Cam Video of Fourth-Grader’s First Ever Ski Jump Will Pump You Up
- Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:06pm by
Liz Klimas
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It’s getting to be that time on a Monday where you just may need an inspirational pick-me-up. This viral video that began spinning around the Web last week is just what the doctor ordered.
If you think you have a daunting week ahead of you, this youngin’ can provide you with the perfect metaphor to help you overcome looming challenges. A fourth grader, according to the YouTube description, is standing at the top of her first ever ski jump — there is actually debate on whether it‘s a he or she but we’ll go with she. She’s whimpering, unsteady on her legs and her tone of voice doesn’t boast much confidence in her abilities.
Watch as she psyches herself up to take the jump, giving us a helmet-cam point-of-view (Note: Sound is a must for this one):
Here’s a picture play-by-play with some of her quotes in the captions:
"I'll be fine. I'll do it."
"Here goes something, I think."
"OK. Straight."
"Here. I. (pause) Go."
Frightened yelling sounds!
Sounds of success and cheering!
She admits to those at the bottom that the suspense while at the top freaked her out. But other than that, “it’s so fun.” Then she gives us another whoop and holler of success.
Now proceed with your week in similar fashion.
[H/T BoingBoing]
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Comments (96)
hvy_gunner_0331
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 5:35pmAwesome. Good job youngster!
Report Post »lordjosh
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 9:58pmThat was awesome!
Report Post »Gorp
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 10:50pmGREAT Job Youngster!!!
Report Post »Obamalarky
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 5:30pmFreakin Awesome!
Report Post »Telcoman
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 5:28pmIndeed that is courage! If only our Gov had 1/2 as much courage we would be much better off!
Report Post »mbck1491
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 10:49pmIf only more Americans had 1/2 that courage we would be a better country by far.
Report Post »rambosharley
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 2:06pm@MBCK1941
You got that right! My son races motorcross and is not intimidated by anything, makes me proud! Some children are raised in a bubble and are terrified of everything.
Report Post »Northern
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 5:26pmHis name is Robert …. listen to the video.
Report Post »4xeverything
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 6:55amI was pretty sure that was a boy.
Report Post »rosie1000
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 5:18pmSounds like a boy‘s voice and looks like a boy’s mannerisms…I’d like to know who it really was :)
Report Post »majasdad
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 7:36amWhat difference does it make?!
Report Post »SgtB
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 9:28amIt is always more proper to assume the male than the female. Of course, this is an ancient tradition that started way before feminism took over our nation and it was meant to provide more respect for the individual. And just to add my two cents, I think it is a boy. A girl would not generally be that excited and jump around like he did after getting a rush of adrenaline. They have different reactions than that. Not saying that a woman can’t have that reaction, but it is unlikely whereas a male would have this kind of reaction a majority of the time.
Report Post »Leader1776
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 11:54amComforting to note that Mayor Bloomberg, upon seeing this video, has already drafted a Mayoral Executive order banning ski jumping in ALL five boroughs of NYC. Nice, really nice. Thanks mayor. Always looking out for his peeps.
Report Post »sizzler2220
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 5:01pmWhere is protective child services? The liberals cannot condone this kind of dangerous behavior.
Report Post »Mrtoohappy
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 5:11pmDon‘t you know that’s only for working. It’s the only way we can teach kids to live off the goverment. Working is bad.
Report Post »Hank919
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 9:25amI was thinking the same thing…the libs are probably needing therapy after that. What a beautiful, uplifting thing, Good for her!
Report Post »Square Dancer
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 10:03amWait until federal child services questions the father on why he allowed such a dangerous activity. The kid will be removed from the home and placed in a government-run facility until the father can show proff that such an unsafe activity won’t happen again. Then the father will be on the watch list forever.
Report Post »uncleeddie
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 4:50pmThat is the most inspirational thing I have seen in a long time.
Report Post »Courage is not absents of fear; but the ability to accomplish your goal despite of your fear.
USAMEDIC3008
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 5:18pmWell said
Report Post »kfogs1957
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 4:43pmHow great was that? Great job.
Report Post »American_Hot_Dog
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 4:39pmLittle do you all know, this little girl is a big time liberal, if you’ve ever listened to what she has said.
I can hear the sound of all you Beck-heads revising your comments now!
Report Post »Whats up with that
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 4:46pmDude…You probably wet your bed dreaming of Beck…
Report Post »American_Hot_Dog
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 4:52pmYou know it’s true…if this girl was identified as a liberal in the article, you’d all be bashing her. Sad, really.
Report Post »Bigolfascist
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 6:22pmIt has nothing to do with politics. I was a liberal for years.
Report Post »spfoam1
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 7:41pmDo you really think anyone that age gives a flip about political labels?
Report Post »thop1960
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 8:05pm@hotdog
We can tell your a liberal because that’s how liberals think. You can only see your side of everything, everyone else is just plain stupid. Conservatives have no problem giving due where it is deserved, regardless of ideology. This kid has some guts and should be congratulated for a great job. Jumping from a ski jump has no political ideology, it’s just something to be admired. Careful, your head might explode…
Report Post »Fireguarding
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 8:18pmExactly, Bigolfascist! I too was liberal, until I grew up and didn’t rely on “feeling” to make decisions and reach conclusions.
Report Post »And, Not-so-Hot-dog, it matters not a whit her political persuasion, to her or to us. You’re just another “Divider,” Go camp out with Barry in the Lobby of the Lobbyists, and help collect his Corporate “Tribute.”
abbygirl1994
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 4:39pmI use to watch my brother do this in Steamboat Springs Colorado.. I thought he was nuts.. but I was afraid of heights.. Good job young lady!
Report Post »bpodlesnik
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 4:13pmWow here I thought it was one of those huge jumps that skiers do in the Olympics and it turned out to be not that big. Props to the little girl for going for it, you will never be good at it until you try for the first time.
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 4:10pm.
‘I’ll be Fine. I‘ll Do It’, those were some of the last words spoken by PC White Obama Voting Morons just before they pulled the lever. It’s a shame you morons may have ruined this childs future……
Good Job Kid, You have Guts………………
Report Post »majasdad
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 7:08pmDoes everything have to be about Obama with you? Even this heart-warming little clip has to be drawn down into your Obamaondabrainitis. Do something fun man, get outside, discover nature and how exhilarating it can be. That’s the best cure for your ailment….and it’s free.
Report Post »9111315
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 9:47amIn the near future only the elite will be able to send their 13 year olds to Mexico for spring break and only the elites will be allows to go mountain resorts and ski jumps (Unless you are part of the wait staff and servants).
Yes it is all about Obama. Say good bye to the USA.
Report Post »Formulas
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 4:06pmI’ll be back – I’m going to go change my underwear…
Report Post »majasdad
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 12:54pmA little too much info, formulas.
Report Post »pugczar
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:59pmThe voice sounds more like a 4th grade boy than a girl…but whichever…this kid is braver than I would be. Awesome kid!!!
Report Post »flatdaddio
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:54pmI went to the US Ski Jumping Championships in Lake Placid years ago, I was up top on the viewers platform with some of the jumpers, personally, I wouldn’t slide down that thing on my a*s if you paid me, never mind doing it on skis…
Report Post »bbell37968
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:53pmThat’s a boy (I think). And he did terrific! Reminds me of my first time off the high dive many years ago. This kid will hold onto that feeling for a while — go get ‘em!
Report Post »Blacktooth
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:49pmAahh, she tackled a big challenge and won!
I congratulate her parents for letting her do this. All of them are courageous.
She will be fine.
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:44pmBrave kid!
Report Post »ShyLow
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:40pmThis is street-legal in countries that are actually FREE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JqfCmYmQmI&feature=related Americans have been duped for so long…I want to legally ride one of these to the store on main road,buy a bag of Funguns come home and smoke a joint…I can’t do that because of progressives on the left and right…FREEDOM in America is a flat-out lie,and has been for a long time now
Report Post »jackbauer2012
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 9:33pmThis is about the kid. Not some politics thing. This is very NERDY of you
Report Post »ShyLow
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 12:44amFREEDOM=some politics thing Get back on Facebook and comment on cat pics ******* cakes and circus’s AMERICA most of you deserve your shackels…Everybody else can tell you how special you are…I know what the progressives know…You are as maluable as play doe…I could shape you stupid bastards into anything I want…I prefer to use my talents for good
Report Post »youdidthis
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:39pmwatch cspan 2
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feddup
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:37pmThe kid’s got brass ones. I’d still be whimpering at the top. He should be proud of himself.
Report Post »Bigolfascist
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:34pmIf I had tried this, you could have tracked my every move down the jump from the brown trail left behind me. That is one exceptional little girl!
Report Post »Obamalarky
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 5:35pmHaha, thats sounds alot like my first and only skydiving experience.
Report Post »ShyLow
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:28pmI love how kids can ski jump,climb cliffs,and sky dive…but I can’t ride my atv on the road to go get grogeries,cuz I might get hurt
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 4:19pmAnd now thanks to Sustein and Obama, farmer‘s kids can’t work on farms because DaddyBama is worried about them. I need to scream.
Report Post »Stevsea
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:23pmGood for her! She seems to have done this before but not quite as far or high as this particular time.
Report Post »USPATRIOT101
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 3:15pmI would never do that.
Report Post »lodgerat
Posted on March 19, 2012 at 4:34pmRodger that !!
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