Why?

ThisOleMiss · 09-18-2003, 10:21 AM

Apparently there is an American 'magician' perched in a box on the Tower Bridge. I think his name is David Blaine but don't quote me on that. Why is he doing this? Does he have a reason? Sponsers? I truly miss out on a lot of pop culture since I had the cable turned off.

If he had really wanted to make a statement about 'survival' he should have tried the Greater New Orleans Bridge in August. I'd give him half a day.

What a wuss!

Griff · 09-18-2003, 11:08 AM

Blaine is really good but I don't have cable either... so who knows?

yossarian · 09-18-2003, 11:21 AM

Here is a short article from Leisure Media based in the UK about this stunt.

http://www.leisureopportunities.co.u...fm?codeID=5526

Elspode · 09-18-2003, 04:50 PM

Why do people do anything silly? I just watched the IMAX "Everest" film, which documents a climb done during the mountain's most deadly season ever.

11 people died on Everest as a result of a storm. Why did they do it?

Wasn't it Hillary who answered with the immortal "Because it is there"?

People do things because they want to see if they *can* do things. Of course, in Blaine's case, the whole stunt is likely as not to be some sort of hoax or trick, rather than an actual 46 day stint without food...that's what he does, and does well.

warch · 09-18-2003, 06:48 PM

so THATS why she wanted the Senate gig!

xoxoxoBruce · 09-18-2003, 07:46 PM

Good 'un, warch.

russotto · 09-19-2003, 02:02 PM

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Originally posted by Elspode
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11 people died on Everest as a result of a storm. Why did they do it?

Wasn't it Hillary who answered with the immortal "Because it is there"?

No. Malory, who died on Everest, and was found fairly recently.

Elspode · 09-19-2003, 02:24 PM

Doh! A quick Google would have made me look less stupid, huh?

Thanks for the correction!

warch · 09-19-2003, 03:26 PM

Wait, Alex P. Keaton's foxy sister? She died? Wha!? Those child stars, its all so sad.

plthijinx · 09-19-2003, 08:31 PM

well all i can say is that down in the south, if you hear someone say/shout "hey y'all watch this!" it's most likely going to be the last thing they ever say so get out of their way!

blaine is a pretty good magician, i've seen the specials on discovery/TLC. it's good entertainment. i like to figure out his stunts/tricks. can't get them most of the time but i've gotten a few...

09-18-2003, 10:21 AM	#1
ThisOleMiss Resident President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Very, very, rural Mississippi Posts: 83	Why? Apparently there is an American 'magician' perched in a box on the Tower Bridge. I think his name is David Blaine but don't quote me on that. Why is he doing this? Does he have a reason? Sponsers? I truly miss out on a lot of pop culture since I had the cable turned off. If he had really wanted to make a statement about 'survival' he should have tried the Greater New Orleans Bridge in August. I'd give him half a day. What a wuss! __________________ Why kill them when you can make them live and suffer?

09-18-2003, 11:08 AM	#2
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Blaine is really good but I don't have cable either... so who knows? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

09-18-2003, 11:21 AM	#3
yossarian Questionist Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Atlanta Posts: 8	Here is a short article from Leisure Media based in the UK about this stunt. http://www.leisureopportunities.co.u...fm?codeID=5526 __________________ Chance only favors the prepared mind.

09-18-2003, 04:50 PM	#4
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Why do people do anything silly? I just watched the IMAX "Everest" film, which documents a climb done during the mountain's most deadly season ever. 11 people died on Everest as a result of a storm. Why did they do it? Wasn't it Hillary who answered with the immortal "Because it is there"? People do things because they want to see if they can do things. Of course, in Blaine's case, the whole stunt is likely as not to be some sort of hoax or trick, rather than an actual 46 day stint without food...that's what he does, and does well. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-18-2003, 07:46 PM	#6
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Good 'un, warch. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

09-18-2003, 06:48 PM	#5
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	so THATS why she wanted the Senate gig!

09-19-2003, 02:24 PM	#8
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Doh! A quick Google would have made me look less stupid, huh? Thanks for the correction! __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-19-2003, 03:26 PM	#9
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	Wait, Alex P. Keaton's foxy sister? She died? Wha!? Those child stars, its all so sad.

09-19-2003, 08:31 PM	#10
plthijinx Master Dwellar Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,197	well all i can say is that down in the south, if you hear someone say/shout "hey y'all watch this!" it's most likely going to be the last thing they ever say so get out of their way! blaine is a pretty good magician, i've seen the specials on discovery/TLC. it's good entertainment. i like to figure out his stunts/tricks. can't get them most of the time but i've gotten a few... __________________ For your dreams to come true, you must first have a dream.

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