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Before today, my only knowledge of the Shrine Circus is that they put out buy-one-get-one-free coupons at every local grocery store, charge you five dollars to park, reveal at the gate that each individual ticket is forty dollars and you can’t get a refund on parking.
Thankfully, this video of cyclist Josh Headford crashing 30 feet to the ground at The Dow Event Center during a jump on Sunday has given me a new talking point: how funny it is when a circus ringmaster has to say “this is serious, get help” but can’t stop talking in his ringmaster voice. Some-bod-ay SCREEEEEAM!
According to Bob’s Blitz, Hedford broke his shoulder blade, femur, wrist and elbow. His son is already in the process of becoming the new Robin.
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To all you young aspiring ringmasters, remember to practice saying “ladies and gentlemen” half an hour every day. As you can see, it comes in handy.
Where’s the “ouch my everything” tag?
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What happened to the show must go on?
Somewhere a young Bart Simpson is inspired to jump Springfield Gorge.
The ringmaster’s delivery made my snerk. I’m going to Hell.
I chuckled when the guy said “Awww naw. He fuckin’ dead. Aww naw!” I’ll save you a seat in the hellfire.
Did he died?
I’m sure if there was a doctor in the audience at that event for some reason, he walked up looked at the rider asked “does the company provide you health insurance?” saw the blank stare on the promoters face, turned around and left
The Ringmaster brought me the lulzers. I love his showman tones throughout.
Who’s the dumb ass that checked the clearance for that jump.