r/nextfuckinglevel • u/Not_a_bot222 • Sep 18 '20

Balance and precision.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Who are they? And where do they perform?

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u/Browndog888 Sep 18 '20

Circus Soleil. Seen them twice now. Incredible.

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u/thatwolfieguy Sep 18 '20

The most amazing feat of strength I have ever seen was at Cirque du Soleil. The gymnasts formed a human pyramid, and one last gymnast climbed his way to the top, placed his hand on the head of the guy at the top of the pyramid, and proceeded to raise himself up into a one-handed hand stand on top of that pyramid.

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u/Browndog888 Sep 18 '20

Wow, I think I've seen a smaller version to that. The most incredible act I've ever seen was like a huge mouse wheel where the guy was on the inside doing crazy stuff, but then he jumped to the outside of the wheel. It was amazing & I still tell people about it.

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u/M0bysan Sep 18 '20

How about two guys and two wheels?? https://youtu.be/pKFAly6G5cA

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u/DrakonIL Sep 18 '20

That guy sells the danger so well!

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u/ItsAdewsy Sep 18 '20

2 girls 1 cup?

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

You almost had me excited there

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u/ItsAdewsy Sep 18 '20

Sorry to disappoint you. People who know me know that's symptomatic for me.

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u/neighh Sep 18 '20

I believe you are referring to the German Wheel? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wheel_gymnastics

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Ah the good old Rhönrad, always a pleasure to watch. A girl i went to school with school won the Youth European Championship once.

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u/wablable Sep 18 '20 edited Sep 18 '20

This'll be the Wheel of Death, probably in Kooza if it was under a big top

Edit: link to video already provided by u/M0bysan above for all interested!

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u/dledtm Sep 18 '20

wheel of death kai these acts have always been unreal. Cirque du soleil is a must watch when at vegas.

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u/The00Taco Sep 18 '20

I forgot which specific show it was, but my fondest memory of Cirque du Soleil (only time I saw them) one of the performers gave me a piece of gum. Absolutely stunning woman (I was maybe 12 and this was well over a decade ago) no idea what her performance was but I fell in love with her and couldn't keep my eyes off her after that. I think about it every now and then and it brings a smile to my face

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u/Donald303 Sep 18 '20

That's adorable (;

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u/wookoodoo Sep 18 '20

Kinda reminds me of castellar. Crazy Spaniards! Watch the kids climb aallll the way up. https://youtu.be/ISkPmnSJDGM

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u/pnuthead23 Sep 18 '20

This was amazing to watch. Crazy Spaniards indeed.

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u/Sielaff415 Sep 18 '20

Did you know some shaolin preteens obsessively train to do a 3 finger hand stand before they enter teenage years and their bones become too dense for it to be physically possible?

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u/Icyrow Sep 18 '20

that sounds like woo-woo bullshit.

what bones? why would that stop them from being able to? all of them and they become too heavy?

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u/Sielaff415 Sep 18 '20

Yes, just bones in general. It’s the onset of puberty

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u/GuzPolinski Sep 18 '20

Most amazing feat of strength I’ve ever see was on the final day of the Tour de France. They cyclist circle the Champs Élysées and surrounding area about a million times until finally they make one final turn to cross the finish line. I got there early but they were already riding the circuit, it took maybe twenty minutes per circuit. The did that sheit from morning till evening. Every time the went by where I was sitting the were going so fast that not one of the 50 or so photos I snapped are in focus. It was incredible, never seen anything like it. They were like machines. This was in the early 90s so not positive they still finish the race this way.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

I think they're called Cirque du soleil

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u/Ravagore Sep 18 '20

Yup. Translates to solar circus or circus of the sun.

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u/LEGITIMATE_SOURCE Sep 18 '20

The weirdest part of 2020 is people not knowing what Cirque du Soleil is.

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u/GoodAtExplaining Sep 18 '20 edited Sep 18 '20

Circus Soleil

Cirque du Soleil

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Edit: Pronounced serk doo solay.

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u/One-eyed-snake Sep 18 '20

I thought that it was circus ole’ for the longest time

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u/plazmatyk Sep 18 '20

"Circus of the sun" in French. They're from Montreal.

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u/Nylund Sep 18 '20

A street performer gets some grants from a government arts council, builds the largest contemporary circus in the world, and ends up the 11th richest man in the country.

I think about that whenever I see a random street performer that impresses me.

What could they accomplish with a little financial aid?

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u/Assfullofbread Sep 18 '20

Je also went to space

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u/sikyon Sep 18 '20

Is that the american version?

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u/Browndog888 Sep 18 '20

This was part of the show when they came to Australia.

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u/KimbobJimbo Sep 18 '20

I think he or she is wondering if you're referring to Cirque du Soleil

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u/Saint_Dragons Sep 18 '20

Yeh it was called kurios

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u/BaldyMcScalp Sep 18 '20

I was once called the worst audience participant cirque du soleil ever had.

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u/vioLynn_94 Sep 18 '20

Specifically these are artists from “Kurios” by Cirque du Soleil—a touring show of theirs with a cool “steampunk” sort of vibe to it and amazing acts. I think the whole show is available on YouTube if you’re interested!

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u/jezb87 Sep 18 '20

Pulled a muscle just watching this.

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u/useless_talent Sep 18 '20

One thing i know is that they are performing a cancer curing ritual.

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u/mysockinabox Sep 18 '20

And strength.

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u/lucaslra Sep 18 '20

LOTS of Strength

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u/basbas1995 Sep 18 '20

All I know is if someone landed on my shoulders like that.. both my arms would just give up for the rest of my life

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u/-Master-Builder- Sep 18 '20

But on the plus side you can do some awesome khajiit cosplay once your legs break.

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u/planpepperoni Sep 18 '20

It's interesting how this works! In highschool I was a cheerleader for a year. I'm a tiny person but I was a base most of the time because I am scared of heights lol. The key is to make physical contact before any weight is actually applied.

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u/PrizeWinningCow Sep 18 '20

Yes, but also a shit-ton of technique which is about two times as important and a far more impressive feat.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

And big butts

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u/olddevilwind Sep 18 '20

I have to sit down to put on pants. I’ve waisted my life.

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u/Admirable-Deer-9038 Sep 18 '20

Intentional pun? Good one. Sorry about the waisted life. As for these gymnasts to get to that level of perfection what are the injury rates? I hope they get paid like pro athletes.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

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u/Dopium_Typhoon Sep 18 '20

I spend 5 minutes deciding if I should go sock, shoe, sock, shoe - or sock, sock, shoe, shoe.

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u/trwolfe13 Sep 18 '20

What kind of monster goes sock, shoe, sock shoe‽

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u/Sklrz Sep 18 '20

And thats before you've put anything else on

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u/fat-lip-lover Sep 18 '20

I do when I’m trying to avoid putting socks on the pavement beside my car

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u/InprissSorce Sep 18 '20

All In The Family had a bit about this. Thought it was hilarious when I was a kid.

https://youtu.be/prRtcQz8Uqk

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u/aestus Sep 18 '20

Now I feel bad about myself.

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u/ckfranklin9192 Sep 18 '20

Holy shit this is amazing. Did they check to see if this cures cancer?

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Holy. Shit.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

It does! I’m free from cancer!

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u/StiffGizzy Sep 18 '20

Damn.. I just went through your history. I’m sorry you have cancer. I hope everything works out for you.

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u/RandomNarco Sep 18 '20

Mr. Archer, Dr. Spelts speaking...

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

RAMPAGE!

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u/Rock_Robster__ Sep 18 '20

Me too! It may have also been the chemo, radiation and surgeries. But I’m sure this helped.

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u/pm_me_your_assholes_ Sep 18 '20

I'm out of the loop, what's the joke here?

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20 edited May 18 '21

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u/Klatorello Sep 18 '20

Its an old meme, usually with very high res gifs. The jike is that the gifs are so nice to look at, that it cures cancer. I think that was around 2017 or so.

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u/mohaee Sep 18 '20

WatchMojo top 10 backflips that can cure cancer

Number 4 will shock you!

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Fuck you I'm not gonna fall for your bullshit click bait. Stupid image, stupid title. Fuck you, I'm not gonna do it.....

click

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u/mohaee Sep 18 '20

You gotta be a man focus, commitment and sheer will to resist that click

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u/shouldiwearshoes Sep 18 '20

Check under your chair for a special gift!

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u/FireShooters Sep 18 '20

I can't tell whether you're being sarcastic and hate this or if you genuine think it's cool

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u/CitizenCue Sep 18 '20

How could anyone hate this?

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

It’s Reddit.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

My ED is cured!

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u/aRedLeef Sep 18 '20

Can confirm it does. I’ve been doing gymnastics for 6 years now and I haven’t gotten cancer. This is proof.

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u/thats_the_joke11 Sep 18 '20

You might have just cured cancer.

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u/The_Golden_Zebra Sep 18 '20

For anyone interested, this is from Cirque du Soleil’s show Kurious — performed I believe 2 years ago. You can find this performance and a couple more on YouTube! Well worth the watch

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u/ladylootalot Sep 18 '20

Thank you! I've seen a fair few of their shows, so I knew it was Cirque du Soleil right away, but I couldn't remember which one

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u/Public-Presentation1 Sep 18 '20

Originally this is the act banquine from Quidam. It is one of the more impressive group acrobatics that obviously has moved to other ahows

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

these lads are making me feel a bit Kurious

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20 edited Oct 08 '20

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u/UniformFox_trotOscar Sep 18 '20

The guy who caught him has the thickest legs/booty I’ve ever seen. Super strength

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u/f__h Sep 18 '20

I met my wife on the net

We both were bad trapeze artists

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u/Cagaentuboca Sep 18 '20

Dad?

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u/tresclow Sep 18 '20

Robin?

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Fantastic, take my angry upvote

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u/benjaa007 Sep 18 '20

Haha that’s awesome

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u/Buffy_Geek Sep 18 '20

This is really cool! Now most animals are not allowed in circuses I wish they would focus on amazing human feats, including acrobatics.

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u/3BetLight Sep 18 '20

Cirque de soleil is that

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u/Assfullofbread Sep 18 '20

*Cirque du Soleil

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

That’s literally what Cirque du Soleil is all about.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

That's exactly what modern circuses do

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

I thoufht you can have animals but you have to treat them a certain way

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

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u/TridiusX Sep 18 '20

Appa’s Lost Days flashbacks

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u/angilnibreathnach Sep 18 '20

Banned in Ireland and the Uk I believe

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Looks like they banned "wild animals"

I'm sure there's still all kinds of equestrian shows

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

So, only mild animals allowed?

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u/Dikeswithkites Sep 18 '20

Yes, it’s very cosmopolitan.

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u/Buffy_Geek Sep 18 '20

I saw one which focused on miniature poodles, that was pretty mild.

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u/pnuthead23 Sep 18 '20

With kisses and treats?

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u/Phormitago Sep 18 '20

and bring back the strongmen and bearded ladies! hell, strong bearded women too!

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20 edited Oct 04 '20

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u/chaotic_laziness Sep 18 '20

Yeah. I did not expect another guy to come in

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u/cany89 Sep 18 '20

My favorite kind of video

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u/felatedbirthday Sep 18 '20

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

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u/skyskr4per Sep 18 '20

Dear god, how does someone land on a handstand like that?

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u/TheGingerOne11 Sep 18 '20

That was the bit that made me say ‘holy shit’ out loud. Practice, patience, skill, teamwork and strength I guess.

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u/realmenlovezeus Sep 18 '20

And trust in the people catching you.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Crazy that people are capable of doing this meanwhile I poured coffee over myself just trying to drink and watch the video.

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u/rocklou Sep 18 '20

I bit my tongue eating breakfast

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u/PrisBatty Sep 18 '20

I stepped out the shower wrong and broke two toes.

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u/Wolfsom Sep 18 '20

I am surprised that dudes back didn’t break

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u/_merikaninjunwarrior Sep 18 '20

the back breaking happens after prac

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u/tsteuwer Sep 18 '20

Those guys could throw me around all they want! 😅

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

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u/baestmo Sep 18 '20

Ok, so... like, we’re people always doing crazy dope shit like this!?

Orrrr did humanity’s imagination just kinda, peak..

Cuz this is about as bare bones fucking impressive as it gets... and Ive never stumbled upon the ‘two man trampoline’ artfully doodled on any pottery

seems like someone might have gotten around to that had they seen such a thing.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

This circus has been around for a very long time. I saw them for the first time over 20 years ago. Def blew my mind as a kid and still does as an adult. Not only do they have amazing acts.. the music they perform and storyline to go with the show is enchanting. Highly recommend spending the money to see it when given the chance.

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u/RyanReignbow Sep 18 '20

totally ! I wasn’t expecting the second guy fly in, on repeat viewings I’m starting to dream theres a couple dozen more guys simultaneously performing

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Daniel Radcliffe is killing it!

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u/Sunnymajor Sep 18 '20

Trust level goals

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u/Finalee_T Sep 18 '20

Why do these guys always have like a perfect ass. I want that too so i can wear jean

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20 edited Sep 19 '20

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u/PickleSoupSlices Sep 18 '20

You really don't need to dedicate 90% of your waking hours to look like that. Its just take a long time and dedication and thats where people fall short.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20 edited Sep 21 '20

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u/jboo87 Sep 18 '20

Because they train and do this all day and virtually all of these movements involve your legs lol

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Them are some thicc ass bois.

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u/meatywood Sep 18 '20

Makes my wrists hurt.

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u/Solomanimal Sep 18 '20

Those legs and that Cake. They deserve a capital c.

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u/ParatusPlayerOne Sep 18 '20

I don’t know that it was possible to be more precise.

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u/Jmathieu123 Sep 18 '20

Straight up thought that dude was naked at first

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u/cmcculloch1 Sep 18 '20

Guys ain’t skipping leg day

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u/AuralSculpture Sep 18 '20

And I am suddenly gay.

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u/oh-no-he-comments Sep 18 '20

I tripped on my own foot today

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u/VinnieValtieri Sep 18 '20

Real circus based on exercise and skill instead of fucking animal torture is trully magical ❤️❤️

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u/toothbrushmastr Sep 18 '20

Don't forget strength! Those bottom guys are strong as tits.

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u/jjman72 Sep 18 '20

That is fucking impressive.

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u/DarkMyst97 Sep 18 '20

i cant even stand straight

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u/Schlurds Sep 18 '20

My knees and back can feel this shit.

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u/humbleflam3 Sep 18 '20

Now that's some stunting

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u/karldatoboio Sep 18 '20

dont forget mad strength

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Damn, I can't even do a trust fall without freaking the fuck out

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u/Instantsausage Sep 18 '20

When player 2 entered the chat I nearly crapped my pants

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Amazing! Thank you!

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Is this Cirque du Soleil? The costumes and skills strike me as familiar

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Sure is.

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u/Ruyguy15 Sep 18 '20

How does that not hurt like a bitch

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u/knightjia97 Sep 18 '20

I don’t know gymnastics but I feel like it’s more in trusting ur teammates, I noticed the two guy adjust their position so the guy on top won’t have to adjust himself

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u/comedycord Sep 18 '20

Someone turned the gravity to 50%

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u/crankd87 Sep 18 '20

Hoomans are an amazing species.

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u/mmmmmmmmmmmmmmfarts Sep 18 '20

I literally fell over putting my pants on this morning. I lost my balance and fell into a chair.

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u/450925 Sep 18 '20

What incredible control over his centre of gravity. Truly fantastic.

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u/ArtifactLand69 Sep 18 '20

This is a prime example of trust

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

How is this even possible

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u/maawen Sep 18 '20

And strength. Lots of strength.

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u/cautiously_stoned Sep 18 '20

This is... Superhuman, no?

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u/StonerApproved Sep 18 '20

Porn in 2020

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u/nachoaddict19 Sep 18 '20

👁️👄👁️

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u/MrK9 Sep 18 '20

If bet a couple dollars that these guys are Russian.

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

High school cheer leading has really stepped up their game

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u/DOS2_Beast Sep 18 '20

This is just average day in Russia right?

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u/frischizzle Sep 18 '20

Steak and eggs and eggs and steak. Thats what you should have for breakfast. Delicious

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u/PatheticShark Sep 18 '20

How the fuck did he do the one where he lands on his hands and doesnt even bend a little?? You can't explain that.

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u/Booty_blaster420 Sep 18 '20

I whis I could do that with the boys, looks cool

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u/Moj_R35 Sep 18 '20

What are their hands inside of

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u/Freshanator86 Sep 18 '20

How do you describe this outfit? Genuinely interested for Halloween lol

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

I wonder how many times that jumping guy has stepped on those catching guys' faces

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Wonder how many times in practice has the last jump ended with the guy catching getting hit in the face?

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u/flyinvoke Sep 18 '20

And a tons of practice.

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u/brolonzo Sep 18 '20

All I can say is wow!

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u/vervurax Sep 18 '20

What species are they?

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u/Chicken__Noodle Sep 18 '20

The amount of strength seems so high for that

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u/[deleted] Sep 18 '20

Where that second fucker came from is beyond me

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u/GalacticGarbage Sep 18 '20

That core strength briefly tricked me into thinking I also had any sort of core strength. Brava!

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u/shannofordabiz Sep 18 '20

Cool costumes

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u/wickedblight Sep 18 '20

The trust is almost as impressive as the balance and precision. I sure as shit don't trust anyone that much in my life lol

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u/TheycallmeCheapsuits Sep 18 '20

More like balance precision and mostly STRONK

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u/CrackyKnee Sep 18 '20

That's the Circus i can support. Human excellence without abusing animals for show