Saw a photo in the newspaper today...

Link · 10-05-2002, 09:20 AM

I was reading a Dutch newspaper today and saw a photo on the second page of a Chinese dude who was trying to jump the Great Wall with his mountain bike. It said that he was jumping towards his death (in other words: he didn't survive it).. [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img] I mean: why would you want to risk your life doing such a thing? Can somebody please explain it to me?

[ 10-05-2002, 09:22 AM: Message edited by: Link ]

Horatio · 10-05-2002, 09:28 AM

For one last laugh?

Jorath Calar · 10-05-2002, 09:29 AM

Simple, Greed. his plan was to jump the wall, get famous, make money from comercials, get rich...

Kind of like what most celebrities do.... although most have a better plan than this guy [img]smile.gif[/img]

Link · 10-05-2002, 09:32 AM

But I mean, the Great Wall is friggin high! I can't believe that there was a chance that he would make it. I for one thing wouldn't even think about doing. I care for my life, and wasting it like that is just.. selfish I'd say. He probably has relatives, maybe even a wife and some kids, who were left behind because he needed to do a stupid stunt.

Ronn_Bman · 10-05-2002, 09:35 AM

It is absolutely amazing what people will do for fame and fortune.

Megabot · 10-05-2002, 10:06 AM

Because he is WERY stupid!

Sigmar · 10-05-2002, 10:38 AM

"Because it was there"

"Because we had the power to do so"

Typical quotes associated with humanity. He just wanted to.

250 · 10-05-2002, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jorath Calar:
Simple, Greed. his plan was to jump the wall, get famous, make money from comercials, get rich...

Kind of like what most celebrities do....

huh? driven by greed? you dont know what you are talking about

LordKathen · 10-05-2002, 11:39 AM

What? This guy was stupid!

250, Why does Jorath not know what hes talking about? Sounds right to me.

Downunda · 10-05-2002, 03:52 PM

Good on 'im [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

As an avid mountain biker/snowboarder I can only imagine the rush that he would've got from dropping the wall, the Great Wall no less!

Extreme atheletes rarely pull stunts like this for the money, it all comes down to pushing themselves to the limit, and crossing it just to see if they can.
If you're not hurting, you're not going hard enough. [img]smile.gif[/img]

EDIT: Just had to add this one...

Doesn't it just make you wanna grab your board, sell some assets and move to the snow?

[ 10-05-2002, 04:01 PM: Message edited by: Downunda ]

10-05-2002, 09:20 AM	#1
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 39 Posts: 5,888	I was reading a Dutch newspaper today and saw a photo on the second page of a Chinese dude who was trying to jump the Great Wall with his mountain bike. It said that he was jumping towards his death (in other words: he didn't survive it).. [img]graemlins/1ponder.gif[/img] I mean: why would you want to risk your life doing such a thing? Can somebody please explain it to me? [ 10-05-2002, 09:22 AM: Message edited by: Link ] __________________ Rowing is not a sport, it's a way of life Goal: Beijing 2008

10-05-2002, 09:28 AM	#2
Horatio Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 19, 2001 Location: Behind these metal bars Age: 41 Posts: 3,117	For one last laugh? __________________ I <b>am</b> the party!!<br /> [img]\"http://zert0.net/iuti/img2/1381585-vi.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-05-2002, 09:32 AM	#4
Link Jack Burton Join Date: May 15, 2001 Location: The Netherlands Age: 39 Posts: 5,888	But I mean, the Great Wall is friggin high! I can't believe that there was a chance that he would make it. I for one thing wouldn't even think about doing. I care for my life, and wasting it like that is just.. selfish I'd say. He probably has relatives, maybe even a wife and some kids, who were left behind because he needed to do a stupid stunt. __________________ Rowing is not a sport, it's a way of life Goal: Beijing 2008

10-05-2002, 09:35 AM	#5
Ronn_Bman Zartan Join Date: March 11, 2001 Location: North Carolina USA Age: 57 Posts: 5,177	It is absolutely amazing what people will do for fame and fortune. __________________ [img]\"http://home.carolina.rr.com/orthanc/pics/Spinning%20Hammer%20Sig%20Pic.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-05-2002, 11:39 AM	#9
LordKathen Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: September 15, 2002 Location: Kennewick, WA Age: 52 Posts: 3,166	What? This guy was stupid! 250, Why does Jorath not know what hes talking about? Sounds right to me. __________________

10-05-2002, 09:29 AM	#3
Jorath Calar Harper Join Date: October 6, 2001 Location: Iceland Posts: 4,706	Simple, Greed. his plan was to jump the wall, get famous, make money from comercials, get rich... Kind of like what most celebrities do.... although most have a better plan than this guy [img]smile.gif[/img]

10-05-2002, 10:06 AM	#6
Megabot Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice Join Date: October 18, 2003 Location: Oslo, Norway. Age: 61 Posts: 3,360	Because he is WERY stupid!

10-05-2002, 10:38 AM	#7
Sigmar Unicorn Join Date: May 17, 2001 Location: N/a Posts: 4,222	"Because it was there" "Because we had the power to do so" Typical quotes associated with humanity. He just wanted to.

10-05-2002, 03:52 PM	#10
Downunda Set - Egyptian God of Chaos Join Date: January 7, 2002 Location: Christchurch, New Zealand Age: 45 Posts: 2,975	Good on 'im [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] As an avid mountain biker/snowboarder I can only imagine the rush that he would've got from dropping the wall, the Great Wall no less! Extreme atheletes rarely pull stunts like this for the money, it all comes down to pushing themselves to the limit, and crossing it just to see if they can. If you're not hurting, you're not going hard enough. [img]smile.gif[/img] EDIT: Just had to add this one... Doesn't it just make you wanna grab your board, sell some assets and move to the snow? [ 10-05-2002, 04:01 PM: Message edited by: Downunda ] __________________ \"Doing stuff is overrated, like Hitler, he did lots of stuff, but doesn\'t everybody wish he\'d just stayed at home and smoked pot?!?\"

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