Marine’s Flip Out on Giant Slingshot Ride Goes Viral: ‘That Was Not a Countdown!’
- Posted on January 23, 2012 at 8:07am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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You probably know someone like the Marine you’re about to see. Roller coasters and other amusement park rides might freak the person out, but he’s a good sport and tries them anyway. And when he does, the reaction is almost apocalyptic. That‘s what you’re about to see this guy do.
A video posted on Saturday is going viral after it shows what it says is a Marine riding a Giant Slingshot in Orlando with his friend. The Marine, on the left, is obviously a little skittish, while is friend is enjoying watching the Marine squirm. In fact, the Marine even asks the ride attendant for a countdown, and the attendant obliges — momentarily: he quickly flips the switch before giving any such countdown. That leads to the line everyone might be yelling by day’s end: “That was not a countdown!”
You can watch it below. However, if you’re offended by some language (warning: there a few “sh**s” and f-bombs), turn the audio off and just watch the facial reactions. They’re worth it:
(H/T: Buzzfeed)
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Comments (62)
Tom
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 12:41pmThanks Blaze for the all day smile! And thank you gentleman for your service!
Report Post »UPSETVET
Posted on January 24, 2012 at 5:10amHey, the Marine didn’t “freakout” he was just expressing his delight with the sensational ride. Marines don’t “freakout”. Semper Fi. Hurraaaa…….
Report Post »rambosharley
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 12:05pmThat was hilarious! I‘ve watched it several times and now I’m showing it to coworkers! It’s a Hit!
Report Post »another pucker
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 11:56amThat was so fun to watch! My cheeks have cramped up!
XOXOXO
Report Post »martinez012577
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 11:51amThanks for the service guys. Hopefully Ron Paul gets elected and you are sent into another useless war in Iran.
Report Post »martinez012577
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 12:14pmedit,, aren’t
Report Post »1minuteman
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 4:24pmno if ron paul gets elected the next war we fight will be on our own soil. isolationism does not work. we tried that before ww2. afghanistan was because of 9-11. alqueda had 3 terrorist boot camps there. would you have had us turn the cheek?
Report Post »mred33
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 9:22pm1minuteman; It sure would be nice if you would pay attention to what Ron Paul is saying instead of just what the progressives are telling you. He is not saying he is for isolationism, he is simply saying it is time we brought the troops home. You may also want to read a little Jefferson and learn what our founding fathers thought out policing the world. NONE of them were for it, but Jefferson stated several times that it was not the job of America or our government to do that kind of thing. You may also want to do a little reading on WWII before you go spouting off on that too.
Report Post »LB
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 11:41amnothing better than two friends having fun and laughing. Thanks for your service guys!
Report Post »Samsss
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 4:27pmI agree LB – great fun for those who can stand it – and I do appreciate these Marines for sure – but I’d hate to be that guy when he gets back to his post! Man, he’s gonna be in for it! A US Marine SCREAMIN”!!! Noo Waaaaaaaaayyyyyyyyy!! Shoulders back Marine and head up high!!
Report Post »AmericanStrega
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 11:14amPoor guy. I would have messed myself and probably barfed. It was funny tho! :)
Report Post »Tri-ox
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 11:13amOh my God, let me off.
Report Post »Mommy_of_3
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 11:12am“THAT WAS NOT A COUNTDOWN!!”
That was funny!!
Report Post »Misha
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 11:06amThe look on his face – oh, crap. I’m still laughing.
Report Post »FaithfulFriend
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 10:58amFantastic! No reason not to install this at gitmo.
Report Post »HYPNOTOAD
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 1:14pmNo Freaking way at Gitmo. I prefer the chipper shredder ride for those muslim creeps.
Report Post »Jase
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 1:56pmYes but install it without the safety harnesses.
LOL “chipper shredder ride”
Report Post »NewLife56
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 10:58amSimper Fi Baby :-)
Report Post »wifezilla
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 10:57amLOL. Boys are so cute :D
Report Post »hvy_gunner_0331
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 10:27amI’d have pretty much the same reaction – I’d scream like a little girl too. Isn’t that the idea behind the ride in the first place? I don’t see anyone “flipping out”.
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 10:26amThat was hilarious!!
Report Post »robinakilt
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 9:56amThat was very Funny
Report Post »Arc
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 9:30amFirst time I jumped from a plane, I experienced all of those emotions and couldn’t wait to do it again.
Report Post »Call me an OLD adrenaline junkie who would still do it if my knees weren’t titanium. oooorah…
LeeroyJenkins
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 10:47amemoticons…
Report Post »Samsss
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 4:29pmThanks ARC for all those jumps – and whatever else you did. I mean that.
Sam
Report Post »Cptnjarhead
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 9:25amgood to see them back home and having fun, as it should be.
Report Post »Rest up devil dogs, the enemy never sleeps.
AmazingGrace8
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 10:39amAmen!
Report Post »GatorSkin
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 9:25amHe’s a Georgia fan, they all scream like little bitches!!!!
Report Post »cemerius
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 9:15amGlad to see a good story about my beloved Corps!! Semper Fi!! We Marines are actually human too…:)
Report Post »AmericanWomanFirst
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 8:53amOmg! Tooooooooo funny!
Report Post »ProbIemSoIver
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 9:21amI did need a good laugh. Doctor’s orders.
Report Post »Thevoice
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 8:34amGod bless them…. men …they deserve their good time…
Report Post »thop1960
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 8:31am“Can I get a countdown”?
Report Post »“Sure”.
“One…, click, there’s your countdown.”
“Enjoy boys”.
Too funny, at least they can laugh at themselves. Looks like a helava cool ride.
MommyNeedsMoreCoffee
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 8:20amVery likable guys, both of them. Love their relationship :-)
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 8:16am.
Report Post »Better hope he has some of those Chinese Sunshine Clean Drawers on………
RichNGadsden
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 8:42amLol!
Report Post »lukerw
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 8:09amHumans are Humans… regardless of Jobs or Experiences!
Report Post »DD313
Posted on January 23, 2012 at 9:25amOut to launch!
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