953 nut 56,814 #1 Posted Saturday at 12:10 PM If you enjoy all that is weird and wonderful, then International Sword Swallowers Day, which takes place on the last Saturday in February, is the day for you. This year, it will be held on February 22. Sword swallowers, a.k.a. those guys who pass long, pointy, sharp instruments through their mouths into their stomachs, often don’t get the same level of fame and respect as other entertainers. This holiday was specially created to recognize and appreciate sword swallowers while educating people about their contribution to the world. This day has another, higher purpose, too — it attempts to eradicate all myths surrounding sword swallowing and bring global attention to how the sword swallowing community has helped both medically and scientifically. 3 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,805 #2 Posted Saturday at 12:33 PM Sorry Richard, I really had a difficult time punching the LIKE button for that video. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 56,814 #3 Posted Saturday at 12:55 PM 8 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Sorry Richard, I really had a difficult time punching the LIKE button for that video. Ed, there were a bunch of other videos on YouTube that were totally disgusting. I wouldn't have wanted anyone to start their morning off watching them. The other commemorative day offerings for today either wouldn't pass the "Politics in America" test for Red Square or were rather obscure. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,814 #4 Posted Saturday at 02:03 PM Having viewed some of the "others" these folks are definitely missing something in their diet, not to mention having a few loose screws. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,931 #5 Posted Saturday at 02:20 PM 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: Sorry Richard, I really had a difficult time punching the LIKE button for that video. Sorry here Richard, I can't get myself to watch it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 39,805 #6 Posted Saturday at 02:44 PM 1 hour ago, 953 nut said: Ed, there were a bunch of other videos on YouTube that were totally disgusting. I wouldn't have wanted anyone to start their morning off watching them. The other commemorative day offerings for today either wouldn't pass the "Politics in America" test for Red Square or were rather obscure. Not to worry Richard. I look forward to starting my mornings reading your dailies. Thank you. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beap52 1,043 #7 Posted Saturday at 11:02 PM 10 hours ago, 953 nut said: often don’t get the same level of fame and respect as other entertainers. Could it be that their fame is short lived because of something as simple as a sneeze? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
