Livin' In A Box.

**The Flying Mouse** · 04 Oct 2003, 00:51

For the benefit of our forign members,i'll explain

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At the moment,an American "magician" David Blaine is performing an endurance stunt.
For 44 days,he is suspended in a clear plastic box high above the river Thames.
He is not allowed any food during this time,the one thing he is allowed is water.

Personally,I thinks it's a pretty dumb idea

.It's not a stunt,it's a hunger strike

.Although one that will earn him quite a bit of cash

Although he is becoming famous for having drunk people throw eggs and bannanas at him

.

Rob The Badger · 04 Oct 2003, 00:59

I think it's stupid. As a friend of mine stated "He's getting paid to starve, people in Ethiopia have to starve for nothing". Case in point.

original sin · 04 Oct 2003, 01:17

Took my lad to see him last saturday they were loads of people

A lot of people were making dumb comments as they passed by.
Yep his gonna make a packet, however I think it's a demostration of the mental state overcoming the physical.
I can understand why people are talking about a God complex (it's not him posting here is it?) but the human race has always wanted to achieve the impossible, Climb higher, swim futher, go faster, reach the stars. It's just another peak to climb, so to speak.
I did hear that there were questions about the vadility of his water supply and i do think it's silly to try to prove something, if you are going to leave an element of doubt by not having the proper audit checks.

wow that was a long one

sorry

Terri · 04 Oct 2003, 11:15

I heard that the security for this stunt is gonna cost an obscene amount

.............wonder who will be footing the bill!

Rob The Badger · 04 Oct 2003, 12:17

Should be Blaine.

Testify · 04 Oct 2003, 12:29

I dont see the point in it to be honest.

evil nickname · 04 Oct 2003, 12:37

That guy is so lucky that it wasn't me who locked the box. I would have misplaced that key by now :)

plukie · 04 Oct 2003, 12:51

If he was doing this stunt for charity, such as Amnesty International or to raise money for the starving and homeless, then yes, great all power to him, but he's not. He is doing this for his own gains, for more publicity and money, why he has to do it here I don't know, what is wrong with America?

He might as well have a bulls eye target painted on the side of his box for all the support he seems to be getting from the British. lol

dottie · 04 Oct 2003, 14:01

Well I admire David, he stretches the limitations of his mental and physical body to the extreme.

I feel that if we have to justify everything we do as a balance against something else, there wouldn't be any point in any of us striving for the impossible, would there?

CarolM · 04 Oct 2003, 14:14

oh no ,

another publicity stunt,

and for what even more attention.

Rob The Badger · 04 Oct 2003, 17:21

I stand by my original point. It was fine when he stood on a pole for ages, but starving himself is somewhat tasteless IMHO.

**The Flying Mouse** · 04 Oct 2003, 19:03

My main gripe is that it's suposed to be entertainment

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Surly it's much more interesting to watch a really good illusion,or a great card man at work

.I've seen some guys work a pack of cards that would make you change your religion

.
Sitting in a box for 44 days just seems a tad,err,boring

.

original sin · 04 Oct 2003, 19:15

It's a challenge of human boundaries. Some think football is entertainment I would disagree

**The Flying Mouse** · 04 Oct 2003, 19:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by original sin

Some think football is entertainment I would disagree

now THAT,I can go with

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heat · 04 Oct 2003, 19:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE FLYING MOUSE

Quote:

Originally Posted by original sin

Some think football is entertainment I would disagree

now THAT,I can go with

.

HEATHENS!!!!!!

Chris · 04 Oct 2003, 21:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by THE FLYING MOUSE

Quote:

Originally Posted by original sin

Some think football is entertainment I would disagree

now THAT,I can go with

.

I do not watch football for entertainment!!! I am a Halifax Town fan!!! Is not entertaining when we play!!!

On Topic- personally i think he is a pratt!!! Some fot he stunts he does sucha s standing on the pole were good but this si just plain stupid!!

Also did anyone see the interview he did on GMTV where he refused to answer any questions or speak!! instead he just held up a hand with an eye painted on it!!!

Methinks the boy needs help!!!!

Kitty Kat · 07 Oct 2003, 20:20

I'm sorry but watching David Blaine in a box is like watching paint dry or grass growing. If he's not careful they will be carrying him off in a box. At least there will be no more publicity stunts.

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04 Oct 2003, 00:51	#1
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	Livin' In A Box. For the benefit of our forign members,i'll explain . At the moment,an American "magician" David Blaine is performing an endurance stunt. For 44 days,he is suspended in a clear plastic box high above the river Thames. He is not allowed any food during this time,the one thing he is allowed is water. Personally,I thinks it's a pretty dumb idea .It's not a stunt,it's a hunger strike .Although one that will earn him quite a bit of cash Although he is becoming famous for having drunk people throw eggs and bannanas at him .

04 Oct 2003, 00:59	#2
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	I think it's stupid. As a friend of mine stated "He's getting paid to starve, people in Ethiopia have to starve for nothing". Case in point.

04 Oct 2003, 01:17	#3
original sin Sinner Join Date: 15.04.2003 Location: cyber space Posts: 2,457	Took my lad to see him last saturday they were loads of people A lot of people were making dumb comments as they passed by. Yep his gonna make a packet, however I think it's a demostration of the mental state overcoming the physical. I can understand why people are talking about a God complex (it's not him posting here is it?) but the human race has always wanted to achieve the impossible, Climb higher, swim futher, go faster, reach the stars. It's just another peak to climb, so to speak. I did hear that there were questions about the vadility of his water supply and i do think it's silly to try to prove something, if you are going to leave an element of doubt by not having the proper audit checks. wow that was a long one sorry

04 Oct 2003, 11:15	#4
Terri Super T Join Date: 14.05.2003 Posts: 1,235	I heard that the security for this stunt is gonna cost an obscene amount .............wonder who will be footing the bill!

04 Oct 2003, 12:17	#5
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	Should be Blaine.

04 Oct 2003, 12:29	#6
Testify ragamuffin Join Date: 21.05.2003 Location: xxx daydreaming xxx Posts: 5,023	I dont see the point in it to be honest.

04 Oct 2003, 12:37	#7
evil nickname Guest Join Date: 19.04.2003 Posts: 2,238	That guy is so lucky that it wasn't me who locked the box. I would have misplaced that key by now :)

04 Oct 2003, 12:51	#8
plukie Senior Loafer Join Date: 18.07.2003 Location: Plymouth, Devon Posts: 199	If he was doing this stunt for charity, such as Amnesty International or to raise money for the starving and homeless, then yes, great all power to him, but he's not. He is doing this for his own gains, for more publicity and money, why he has to do it here I don't know, what is wrong with America? He might as well have a bulls eye target painted on the side of his box for all the support he seems to be getting from the British. lol

04 Oct 2003, 14:01	#9
dottie queen post- whore extraordinaire Join Date: 29.01.2003 Location: Still Rockin' at "72" Posts: 13,181	Well I admire David, he stretches the limitations of his mental and physical body to the extreme. I feel that if we have to justify everything we do as a balance against something else, there wouldn't be any point in any of us striving for the impossible, would there?

04 Oct 2003, 14:14	#10
CarolM Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.06.2003 Location: Near The End Of The Line Posts: 1,498	oh no , another publicity stunt, and for what even more attention.

04 Oct 2003, 17:21	#11
Rob The Badger Too sexy for this post Join Date: 14.04.2002 Location: Manchester, UK Posts: 2,895	I stand by my original point. It was fine when he stood on a pole for ages, but starving himself is somewhat tasteless IMHO.

04 Oct 2003, 19:03	#12
The Flying Mouse Armed ba$tard and Jo's other half. Join Date: 06.08.2002 Location: In the middle of nowhere near the end of the line. Posts: 16,104	My main gripe is that it's suposed to be entertainment . Surly it's much more interesting to watch a really good illusion,or a great card man at work .I've seen some guys work a pack of cards that would make you change your religion . Sitting in a box for 44 days just seems a tad,err,boring .

04 Oct 2003, 19:15	#13
original sin Sinner Join Date: 15.04.2003 Location: cyber space Posts: 2,457	It's a challenge of human boundaries. Some think football is entertainment I would disagree

07 Oct 2003, 20:20	#17
Kitty Kat Senior Loafer Join Date: 03.09.2003 Location: West Yorkshire, UK Posts: 198	I'm sorry but watching David Blaine in a box is like watching paint dry or grass growing. If he's not careful they will be carrying him off in a box. At least there will be no more publicity stunts.