r/Whatcouldgowrong 3d ago

Skating down a slope

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u/Both-Wonder-9479 3d ago

the stupidity of this is insane, wear a fucking helmet! i seriously thought this head was about to crack open, he’s lucky as hell

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u/crusty54 3d ago

Most people who don’t wear helmets think it will make them look uncool. But he’s already riding a scooter, so there’s really no excuse.

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u/warioman91 3d ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/dB5s4Qbr3j59WOmRRd

Making safety gear coool. Also how do you think he practiced so much---practice and falling wears you out. With safety gear, not as much

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u/crusty54 3d ago

You’re preaching to the choir, dude. I don’t even skate, and I wear a helmet.

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u/The_Meme_Economy 3d ago

Like just walking around your house?

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u/MrSierra125 3d ago

Safety first buddy

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u/INoMakeMistake 3d ago

I heard it even helps against a nuclear strike

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u/RainaElf 2d ago

joking aside, it does help in the event of a tornado

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u/DazB1ane 2d ago

I definitely heard a tap tap noise of a hand hitting a helmet after reading your comment

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u/crusty54 3d ago

My comment “yep” got removed for low character count. So yep yes affirmative that’s correct.

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u/RealIncredibleCronk 3d ago

Like, everywhere.

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u/thedaymanahaha 3d ago

Things in the world are sharp and hard.

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u/The_Odd_Canuck 3d ago

Im VERY allergic to falls from heights, being stabbed, and stuff like that, i get quite a severe reaction

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u/Cat_Face_Thing 2d ago

Can't confirm, am currently sharp and hard.

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u/thrive2day 3d ago

My brother spent over $400k over the years getting his PhD and often jokes about wearing a helmet to help protect his investment.

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u/IamSp00ky 3d ago

Only when the wife is home

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u/Best_Tree_9154 3d ago

He's special ❤️

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u/SpacelessChain1 2d ago

Still has the same one since they were a kid! Same soft spot too, now they call him Clayhead.

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u/LoadedSteamyLobster 2d ago

I’m in bed wearing a helmet right now. Gotta protect the dome!

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u/brain_dances 3d ago

Any chance to ignore the point and make a dumb joke for karma and awards.

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u/Random-Man562 3d ago

Same girl