You know what they say about pets and their owners, about how we start to look like them. Or is it the other way around? From Stephen: (All he needs is a surf board.) From Katherine: (Why dogs are better.) From Jeff: (This only looks like a terrible idea.)

You know the story. You’re walking down the street one day, minding your own business, when a stray skateboard smacks you in the head. From Jesse: (He’s going down.) From Renae: (He’s going for a strike.) From Gary: (He’s airborn…and he’s down.)

With just a month left before the end of summer, and about three weeks before Labor Day weekend, it’s about time you head out to the lake. You know, before everyone else shows up with their four kids, mother and miniature-sized dogs to camp for the holiday. While you’re out… Read the rest

There is not much to be said about this week’s selection of videos, except that after watching them there is no way in hell I will ever go base jumping. From Brandon: (There is so much pain in that groan.) From Terry: (Maybe he was late for a meeting? Jump… Read the rest

It’s August and it’s hot, so a trip to the local watering hole may be just what you need to beat the heat. But unless you’re trying to ugly up your face with some sharp rock-induced gashes, you might want to take a gander at the next couple of videos.… Read the rest

Your recumbent bicycle may have been built to optimize comfort and speed, but when it comes to wiping out, more speed tends to equal more pain. From Brian: (Skip to :39 to see what not to do when stung by a bee.) From Jim: (Don’t do this.) From Keith: (Left… Read the rest

What’s more frightening than climbing a rock face seemingly protected by only a rope? Falling from said rock face, having to rely on your rope to catch you. From Jon: (skip to 1:14 for some swinging action.) From Mark: (pulled along.) From Sean: (gravity sucks.)

Whitewater rafting could almost be considered group kayaking. Except instead of a durable canoe-like boat, whitewater rafters take to the river in a bulky, inflatable thing—really, it’s like an oversized pool toy. This is what happens when rafting goes wrong. From Richard: (Skip to :41 to see who it sucks… Read the rest

After dragging through a rainy and mostly miserable June, we here in the Pacific Northwest are happy to finally see rising temperatures and sunny skies that are hopefully going to stick around. But if it gets too hot, don’t worry, we’ll find better ways to cool off than the following… Read the rest

Happy last day of June. Also, happy early drunkenly-see-how-many-sparks-you-can-let-loose-with-your-fireworks day. Consider these next three videos warning; don’t start any fires or do too many stupid things on your holiday weekend. Have an awesome, safe 4th. From Bobbette: (The wind is blowing in her general direction…) From Tim: (Fellas, don’t do… Read the rest

Mastering the slackline takes a lot of skill—something that the people in the following videos are definitely lacking. From Tracy: (Wait, who’s the monkey man?) From Jason: (Face, meet Grass.) From Geoffrey: (Hey, this guy actually makes it across…Oh.) From Jon: (Dude needs some help, see :11.)

What with the tragic environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and a ridiculous amount of plastic and garbage floating around in the ocean, it’s about time the water of the world fought back. Here are videos of the ocean taking a stand against its undeserving victims: surfers. From Linda:… Read the rest