This Boy’s Hidden Neck Talent Will Make You Cringe Down To Your Soul

Viral videos like this one evoke a variety of reactions, but mostly, one hopes this child is safe after twisting his neck in such an unexpected manner. In the short clip, the boy faces the camera while his father stands behind him and grasps the child’s temples. Then the eager young child abruptly twists his body to hug dad while his head continues to face in a forward direction. Then he does it again in slo-mo. No one appears to be in pain during the making of this video, but viewers will vicariously feel something resembling extreme discomfort. Cringes will happen.

Then the questions commence. What possessed this child (or his parents) to learn that a body was capable of such a feat? Also, is it even proper to use the word “possessed” when, naturally, a certain movie springs to mind? Fortunately, everything seems to be just fine. The boy is merely a flexible little chap, and he delivers a sly wink to the camera right before the video ends. We’ll never learn the answers to all of our questions, and that’s alright. The universe feeds upon a little mystery, and this child was willing to oblige.

All is well. Maybe.

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