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This is the Video of the Man Crashing His Jetpack on Live TV
- Posted on July 15, 2011 at 5:12pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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The title of this story pretty much says it all. But Alex Alvarez sums it up pretty well:
In the following video, please enjoy what happens when “John” attempts to fly his jetpack for a live Fox Five Morning News segment during the San Diego Yacht and Boat Show. And know that, yes, you are an awful human being for laughing at this.
(via Buzzfeed)
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Comments (42)
The Bear Story
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:07amIf you have never heard the bear story? It goes like this, Some days you eat the bear and some days the dear eats you. Just when you do not want things to go wrong. Bear Story!
Report Post »Steve Rider of San Diego GOP
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 2:15pmSmall trivia: the newscaster says that the flyer looks like Carl DeMaio — which is a little bit true. More importantly to viewers of The Blaze, Carl DeMaio is a local City Councilman that has rattled the establishment cages with some much needed true fiscal conservatism. Carl is also running for mayor, and currently leading in the polls. If elected, San Diego would be able to boast of having the most fiscally conservative mayor of all major US Cities. And yes, that’s San Diego…. CALIFORNIA, of all places. Funny video.
Report Post »theye
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 10:04am@ Robert: Its a toy, you dont see the gas powered pump pressurizing the tube of limited length that he is dragging around. Not very portable if its fixed to a dock. Just a rich mans toy. Does look like fun though!
If you want to see the real version, check out an old James Bond movie, its in one of them.
Report Post »Lost Shaker Assault
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 9:39pmDont forget the extensive shots of a real jet-pack flying in the old Lost in Space TV show.
Report Post »Walter P
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 7:11am“I don’t care who you are, that’s funny right there.”
Report Post »Thelma Lightspeed
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 6:33amThis is an outrage! That thing should be outlawed! The pump could suck up and mangle some kind of protected sea kittens.
Report Post »TomFerrari
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 1:41pmTell ‘em Thelma!
Report Post »CitizenVetUSA
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 2:09amNotice the trailing water pickup tube caught on the corner of the dock and the upward lift stopped hence the drop into the water.
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 1:38amIt’s all part of the show Ladies and gentlemen. it’s all part of the show!!!
Report Post »AmericanWomanFirst
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 7:56pmOkaaaaaaaaaaaaay….looks like some peas got squashed in that sequence (owie). I geuss better than a can of corn assault on on da weenie for the idiot who choose to expose himself to the clerk at 7/11..lol. ( I am still giggling from that story..ehh..eh…) Nice recovery though…he didn’t faint:)
Report Post »One Man Progressive Wrecking Crew
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 7:53pmWhat a couple of Moes… that was someone up above paying them back for that gay intro…
Report Post »beerios
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 7:51pmThat was a nice, albeit uncomfortable recovery. Funny as he!!
Report Post »vrwconspire
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 7:23pmStay classy, San Diego!
Report Post »BOMUSTGO
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 6:51pmJetpacks are not practical at all. They are only good for about a half a minute of flight.They have a glide ratio of an anvil strapped to a manhole cover!
Report Post »Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 6:34pmSometimes it work other times it no work…did not the mythbusters try something similiar to this a few years ago? I think it was based on a video done by this guy and they tested it out to see if it actually would work?
Report Post »SUPPLY_SIDE
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 6:29pmHe sure looks like Carl Demaio.
Report Post »pavepaws
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 6:25pmThe news anchors are a hoot.
Report Post »timej31
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 6:25pmFail
Report Post »busterpuddles
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 6:07pmyes, it was an epic fail. but I was also impressed with the recovery. Cool toy.
Report Post »I SPY
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 5:56pmThe New Personal Jet Pack that runs on Liberal Hog Wash!!
Report Post »koranburner
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 7:20pmOMG That is priceless.
Report Post »jakartaman
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 5:46pmObama could do that without the jet packs
Report Post »He walks on water – right Demedopes!
TheGreyPiper
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 5:44pm“The title of this story pretty much says it all.”
What? Verbs are passe’?
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 5:43pmThat was cool .
Report Post »But now the “green loons” & the EPA will go after him .
One Man Progressive Wrecking Crew
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 7:57pmYea for the minute marine life that gets sucked into the water jets through that induction hose no doubt. I’m sure it has a screen to keep the fish out, but not micro organisms!!! lol but really not funny what the environMentals are doing to this nation, all 20 thousand of them.
Report Post »Sound The Trumpet In Zion
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 5:37pmNow that is cool, and I mean that literally. If you can crash in the water and still come up like that, it would be a cool toy to have.
Report Post »Theleftisda
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 7:07pm$100grand for that toy
Report Post »robert
Posted on July 16, 2011 at 8:34amI agree it’s a very innovative invention.
It would be even better if the propulsion system could be adapted with a fuel other than water, because the apparatus seems to be allowing him to control his forward and backward speeds, as well as turn, and he was able to hover as well.
With a few improvements and operator practice it would be an excellent way to travel short distances. It would save lots of gas and reduce the traffic on crowded freeways.
Make it mandatory to demonstrate proficiency with one, like a driver’s license, to reduce accidents.
Report Post »mankind7375
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 5:35pmI guess I am an awful Human Being
Report Post »Mohawk78
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 5:34pmHahahahahaa
Report Post »blackdanger10
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 5:33pmThat was hilarious. But you have to give the guy some credit, he did eventually get airborne.
Report Post »DGeezy11
Posted on July 15, 2011 at 5:30pmHaha that was awesome!
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