Is This Even Possible?

[Blatherscythe]

Here's a clip from 1944 preformed by the Ross Sisters and I do believe they must lack quite a few bones to preform their act. Just skip to 55 seconds in unless you like old corny music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=BNR74UCidBI&feature=player_embedded

All I can say is wow. The human body isn't normally supposed to bend like that! Thoughts?

 

[Chainsaws_of_War_2]

Wow, um...wow.

Edit: All I can say is they are the best contortionists I've ever seen to date.

 

[ChaoticAwesome]

Given that they did it... I assume it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viu7U8_IhD4 < Especially since all of this is physically possible.

 

[Disaster Button]

BURN THE DEMONS

 

[Blatherscythe]

Given that they did it... I assume it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viu7U8_IhD4 < Especially since all of this is physically possible.

It's like some people have bones made of rubber! Or at least a spine made of rubber.

 

[OmegaXzors]

There are limitations to guys versus girls because of the center of gravity on our bodies.

Proof:


Women can do that like nothing.

 

[ChaoticAwesome]

Given that they did it... I assume it is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Viu7U8_IhD4 < Especially since all of this is physically possible.

It's like some people have bones made of rubber! Or at least a spine made of rubber.

Being double-jointed works wonders. If you're a contortionist, you're a mutant built for that sort of thing.

 

[crudus]

I see nothing remarkable here. This is standard contortionist stuff.

 

[Mr. Gency]

I see nothing remarkable here. This is standard contortionist stuff.

You voiced my opinion.

 

[DefunctTheory]

Its not normal, and I would argue its not even healthy (Do you know how loose your muscles have to be to do that sort of thing?).

Otherwise... awesome.

 

[ChaoticAwesome]

Its not normal, and I would argue its not even healthy (Do you know how loose your muscles have to be to do that sort of thing?).

Otherwise... awesome.

... Flexibility is unhealthy how?

 

[Blatherscythe]

I see nothing remarkable here. This is standard contortionist stuff.

Well most of us can't bend that way, so we stare at those who can and clap. And if you really didn't find their act "remarkable" then what do you consider "remarkable"? And keep in mind this act was in the 1940's and done by 3 teenage girls.

 

[Limzz]

I hope I'm not the only one imagining the crazy positions you could try with one of them

 

[Canid117]

reminded me of fallout 3

 

[Blatherscythe]

reminded me of fallout 3

How so?

 

[socialmenace42]

I hope I'm not the only one imagining the crazy positions you could try with one of them

I hate myself a little for thinking this, but the last bit is kind of like the ultimate 69er. Just throwin it out there...

 

[DefunctTheory]

Its not normal, and I would argue its not even healthy (Do you know how loose your muscles have to be to do that sort of thing?).

Otherwise... awesome.

... Flexibility is unhealthy how?

Flexibility is just like everything else: great, but too much can harm you. Overstretched muscles are much weaker than tight muscles, and can cause joint damage, tendon damage, or just general weakness.

 

[crudus]

I see nothing remarkable here. This is standard contortionist stuff.

Well most of us can't bend that way, so we stare at those who can and clap. And if you really didn't find their act "remarkable" then what do you consider "remarkable"? And keep in mind this act was in the 1940's and done by 3 teenage girls.

Them being teenagers makes it less remarkable. Teenagers are naturally more flexible than adults. I am not saying it isn't impressive or what have you. I am saying I have seen acts very similar to this and all the awe has been removed.

 

[ChaoticAwesome]

Check out Cirque Du Soleil. It's this flavor of 'holy crap how do they do that do they have no spine?' combined with awesome music.

 

[Berethond]

They cheated and used wires for some of it, the rest is real.