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Woman Falls on Her Face While Texting During Live News Shot
- Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:12am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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It’s Friday. Time for you to enjoy the latest viral clip showing a woman falling flat on her face while texting, which was captured during a live news shot in Canada.
It wasn’t just any fall, though: the woman takes such a tumble she’s left stunned. In the sequence below, you can see the woman enter the screen from the top right:
Watch it unfold:
“We’re loath to make light of a woman falling down so severely that she has trouble getting up and attracts the attention of an entire crowd,” Gawker notes, “but, y’know. She‘s clearly forgetting the ’glance up every few seconds’ rule, anyway.”
My thought exactly.
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Comments (154)
recoveringeden
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:29amI like how the camera man is trying not to crack up.
Report Post »Marcobob69
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:40amWhen a person doesn’t watch where they are going, things like that happen! All I can say is DUHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Wilbur Longshank
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:43amI see this happen right in front of me one day. I was parked at a Mickey D’s right next to the side walk, well I was eating my French fries when a good looking chic about 18 or 19 comes walking down the sidewalk texting . at the corner there was a few metal green street poles signs and she kept on walking an BAM walked right into one. Well I burst out laughing so hard she bounced off the sign didn’t fall, but kept on walking and texting like it never happened.
Report Post »Way too funny
IMAWAKENOW
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 11:35amThis happens every day while they are driving! Almost every time I am making my drive home from work someone crosses into my lane or slides through a stop sign while texting. Maybe this woman will learn a lesson.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 11:46amA generation of idiots who spend inordinate amounts of time staring down and twiddling their thumbs. I have no pity for the woman.
Report Post »beatobama
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 12:46pmIt was Bush’s fault.
Report Post »USAMEDIC3008
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 12:50pmZombieland
Report Post »Havent you noticed , they are everywhere.
hypnos
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 1:13pmSurely there must be a government program to help her or someone she can sue.
Report Post »chingachgook
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 1:23pmtesting no problem right! glad she was not driving uh ?????????
Report Post »83plus
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 1:28pmI had a similar occurrence where a guy crossed right in front of me when I had the green light. He was so busy looking at whatever was in his hand he didn’t bother to check the crosswalk signal, he just waltzed on through on a red and down the next block. Never did see me, I’m just glad I spotted him when I did and was as far as I was to stop soon enough.
I kinda wish I had hit the horn though to wake that idiot up, didn’t think of it soon enough.
Report Post »JRook
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 1:29pmYes it was always the mature kids in the class who laughed when someone slipped and fell.
Report Post »Jedidavid
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 1:50pmUp at BYU Idaho there is a cross walk that its been marked as illegal to use a cell phone, i.e. texting while walking thru it. too many kids have been hit while texting and not watching for cars.
Report Post »SgtB
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 1:56pmLet me ask ya’ll a question. If you are walking down the street and see a woman fall down a set of short steps because she is too busy texting, do you…
A) Run to her aid (as in the video)
B) Say “Ah, she got hurt. I hope she’s okay” and keep walking
C) Laugh out loud so hard that do think you are going to die
???
Personally, I’m thinking choice C would be my reaction to someone being a complete airhead, whether or not she got hurt. I probably would have yelled at her to get up and walk it off and told her to wipe that surprised doe eye look off her face too.
Report Post »recoveringeden
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 1:58pmI see it’s not the camera man but a guy recording the tv.. OK
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 4:22pmor dropped at birth…like you were JROOK.
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 4:30pmSGTB….if she’s clearly not hurt, laugh. But if she’s hurt..laugh then assist her. It‘s difficult to believe people have to be told to look where they’re going because their heads are buried in that “indispensible” communication device they’re so completely absorbed in. More importantly…they”re doing this while their driving too.
Report Post »fedupli
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 4:48pmLmao
Report Post »Porkchop_sw
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 5:33pmThe poor camera man, he’s trying so hard to hold back!! Hilarious !!!!
Report Post »janedough1
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:42pmGood to see bystanders rushing to help for a change, instead of ignoring a stranger in distress.
Report Post »2theADDLED
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 11:09pmI see a new TV series being born !
Report Post »Armed Patriot
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 8:10amFuture recipient of the Darwin Award. Looks likes she studying for the test.
Report Post »TheCoffinMaker
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 6:39pmYou guy’s are replying too fast, you need to make room for my comment!
That was beautiful!
Locally, I watched a NCSU student walk right into a pedestrian crosswalk on Hillsborough Street while looking down on her stupid phone. A car missed her by a fraction of an inch. The car was going 35mph! I‘d have to blame the pedestrian on that one since she was ’distracted-walking’.
Report Post »Crow hunter
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:28amAny bets she sues the phone company?
Report Post »Oil_Robb
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:32amWe too have idiots here in Canada CBC is the socialist publiclly funded broadcaster in Canada
Report Post »Delta D-5-3
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:32amYep, bet she’s also one of the idiots you see driving and texting in the car behind you on the freeway. I laughed my a** off! Good for her, on live TV no less!!!!
Report Post »Rajabear1
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:31amNope. She’s gonna sue the property owners for not having the stairs marked properly. And watch out if any gov officials see this…we’ll have more regulations and laws restricting US for her stupidity. Anyone remember the dumb lady and the fountain incident? After it went viral, lawsuits and regulations flew like nobody’s business.
Report Post »nuttyvet
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:47amPLEASE oh pleas Goverment… protect us from ourselves! We are useless idiots without you!
Report Post »thegreatcarnac
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:24amThe US democrats will see another oppurtunity for some law that would affect that outcome. They make laws that cover everything and thus they are ignored.
Report Post »countryfirst
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:13amYou are so right , the government must now outlaw stairs of any kind and replace regulated elevators or low slope ramps. We must be protected from ourselves
Report Post »IMAWAKENOW
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 11:39amThey can start by withdrawing the free cell phone service they provide th “less fortunate” in this country.
Report Post »Detah
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 12:22pmThere are millions of laws and regulations on the books. I am appalled that the legislators have allowed this to happen! I expect more from my politicians than a mere 5,000,000 laws. If they can’t find that one good law which will finally cure stupid, then what are we paying them for?
Remember: no law is clever enough that some moron somewhere will find a way to behave in a stupid manner anyway. But I’m sure the politicians will keep trying. Bless their little hearts.
Report Post »Cat
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:21amHilarious …
Yesterday, in the midst of heavy downtown traffic, a helmetless babe was texting while riding her Vespa, oblivious to the world, including the rear end of the Jaguar in front of her.
Fortunately, she merely suffered flesh wounds, but four lanes of traffic came to a complete halt while several of us helped get her, and her crumbled ride, as well as a broken IPhone to the sidewalk.
Can’t make this stuff up folks
Report Post »Cat
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:00amAZ >
Don’t know which is worse …
Was sitting in traffic one day patiently waiting for bus passengers to board while watching a lovely sight in a swimsuit slowly bicycling by
Report Post »Happened to catch a glimpse in the rearview of a motorcyclist watching the same female form whilst zigzagging his bike for balance
Unfortunately, his concentration on the babe’s body was greater then his realization of how close he was to the body of a 4-Runner
RightPolitically
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:20amIt is sad; I hope she’s alright. Considering this, no wonder driving while texting is such a problem.
Report Post »JP4JOY
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:11amThere’s an APP for that!
Report Post »sodacrackers2
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:20amDid you notice how the men in the picture glanced and started walking away until they saw the women coming to her aid?
Report Post »IIIAtlasIII
Posted on February 18, 2012 at 5:11pmor an idea for one…a small inch square on the screen that uses the camera of the device to show you where you‘re going while you’re texting…or walking/driving…
Report Post »GP100
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:01amThat made my day.
Report Post »One Man Progressive Wrecking Crew
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:54amBrings back good old memories of the old “indoor mall fountain mutant”, you remember her dontcha?
I just don‘t get the obsession with these ’smart phones’….guaranteed to turn human beings into mindless, wandering idiots looking at their next email or text message or what have you.
The next one will be someone walking into an open manhole like the Bugs Bunny Cartoons!! That’ll be a viral video when THAT happens. In fact that gives me an modern day kid like idea; why not pull a manhole cover, sell it to an illegal for scrap metal, then set up a video camera and wait for viral Gold..?
There’s some easy Youtube money. You’d be there for 5 minutes tops before someone walked into it!!! lol.. just kidding, but someone‘s already trying it I’m sure somewhere. :(
Report Post »nzkiwi
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 6:44pmThat’s what I was thinking. Here’s the link.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/splash-heard-round-the-world-abc-news-sympathizes-with-texting-woman-who-walked-into-fountain/
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:53am.
Report Post »LMAO…..Good thing she saved her phone……
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:48amThis could happen to anyone who becomes preoccupied with matters at hand; at least she did not fall into an open manhole or such.
Report Post »libtardian-refugee
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:57amIt sure was heartwarming to see people immediately go her aid to make sure the phone wasn’t hurt
Report Post »EqualJustice
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:40amSix hours later, an medic showed up…. HAHAHAHA OH CANADA!
Report Post »hugecatfish
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:37amThat make me LMAO:oiasduayg9vu[0asdl,m 12309834–6yt5[qijq[w4wkl….. Whoa, I just fell down some steps. I’m OK though.
Report Post »littlefish
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:42amWhy can‘t this ever happen to O when hes posin’ across the lawn. . . .lookin’ up in the clouds . . . ?
Report Post »zman173rd
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 10:24amFunny HUGE, And I Luuuvvv the guy snickering in the background. Happy Friday a to all. (And these people vote!)
Report Post »hempstead1944
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:35amProbably still using a Blackberry….
Report Post »Glock31
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:34amLmao!!
Report Post »Susie
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:29am“Only in Canada,” you say.
Report Post »The Jewish Avenger
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:26amum… did she fall down three stairs or did she faint /passout?
Her body says she was out before her head hit the pavement IMO.
Report Post »drago
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:25amAnother odumbo voter…clueless…….
Report Post »Nasado
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:54amDid you not read the story? It happened in Canada.
Report Post »Shrugged
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:24amIt happened in Canada but she may be on the voter roles in Chicago.
Report Post »teresa2010
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:24amOdumbo voter wanna be… Liberals are every where even Canada LOL LOL
Report Post »brntout
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:24amFurther proof gravity works.
Report Post »GeorgeWashingtonslept here
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:24amOuch….that really had to hurt……………..not much else to say about this.
Report Post »JACKTHETOAD
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:24amAs usual, technology trumps common sense.
Report Post »blanco5
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:23amLet me guess….she sued the makers of the phone, the inventor of texting, the company who put those stairs there and hmmmmmmm…….am I missing anyone?
Report Post »Togger
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:03amYes, the TV reporter who recorded/posted on internet for embarassment…she is probably so traumatized she will be on disability for the rest of her life.
Report Post »Girl Named Sue
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 1:28pmForgot the high heel shoe salesman.
Report Post »hauschild
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:19amIf the woman is a progressive, you can bet a lawsuit is in the works.
How dare a firm construct a building using steps!
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:29amShe’ll be alright, they have that wonderful government healthcare system up there. She should be able to get that broken leg set in the next 6 months.
Report Post »Baddoggy
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:19amNeed more texting laws dont we?
Report Post »Pass all the laws you want. You can’t fix stupid.
9111315
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:39amThe law of gravity was enforced-no new laws needed.
Report Post »RJJinGadsden
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:18amSo, will she be like that idiot in the mall a couple of years ago and sue everybody around her?
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:18amShe probably drives like she walks.
Report Post »DD313
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:23amNow that’s scary!
Report Post »progressiveslayer
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 8:29amNo hint of PC and that’s a good thing,people need to lighten up.
Report Post »sallyredneck
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:00amJust this week a car in the left lane was going very slow as I attempted to pass she roams part way in front of me, I hit my brakes on a icey road causing me to loose controll for a few seconds only hoping not to hit the man waiting for a bus on the sidewalk. Luckly I controlled the car than proceeded to catch up to the person who was stopped waiting at the light holding her cell phone above the steering wheel still texting.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 9:05amI see it all the time too Sally. You finally get around somebody doing 20 in a 45 MPH zone and they’re playing with their stinking phone.
Report Post »HYPNOTOAD
Posted on February 17, 2012 at 2:41pmTo SALLYREDNECK: I think I saw her sister. I was waiting at a red light for about 30 seconds when a car sails past me, no brake lights, no nothing. My light turns green and I catch up to the car at the next light. Sure enough, a 20 something girl STILL TEXTING at the light. She had no clue she ran the light. My 15 year old daughter was with me and she just shook her head in disbelief.
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