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Cliff Catastrophe

2003 Reader Submission
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A man was sunbathing on a cliff with his friend when a strong gust of wind blew his hat over the edge. He then looked over the edge and, noticing it had caught on a bush in what he thought was his reach, proceded to do the most foolish thing possible - go and get it.

As he reached out, he started to slip on the slightly damp grass. His friend, who had been suncreaming himself while this was happening, noticed the strange state of affairs. He then grabbed his friend's ankle and held on tightly with a suncream covered hand. He realised he was left with two options - 1. hold on and hope his hand didn't slip with all the cream on it. or

2. let go and wipe his hands so he could get a better grip, and then hold on again.

He chose the second option. He rapidly let go, wiped his hands, and turned round just in time to see his friend's foot disappear over the edge.

A walker who was at that time strolling on the beach below said afterwards "I saw this person fall off the top while this other guy was yelling out SORRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Submitted on 07/10/2002

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: Pers. acc.. july '02 tasmania

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Glen said:
Definitely Keep: Urban Legend
this has the hallmarking of a UL but ill be brave can anyone verify it.


Sheryl said:
Neutral: Other
Fishy? Verification? More info?


Larry said:
Neutral: Urban Legend
Cute story.


Kenneth said:
Neutral: Personal Account
I'm sure he appreciated that last "Sorrry!" wherever he landed


Gregory said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
friend's actions complicate the scoring of this one.


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