I don't understand 'planking'

[Star of Penumbra]

Before I begin, let me warn anyone of a delicate disposition who might be reading this that this subject is not for the faint of heart.

As I understand it, 'planking' is some kind of new prank that consists of...



Are you ready for the EXTREME craziness?



Really sure you're ready?



Okay, 'planking' consists of people... laying down... IN PUBLIC!

http://www.dumpyourphoto.com/files3/65507/VfWvpeQX0y1M.jpg


To anybody who gets it, have I left out ANY of the excitement or ingenuity of this "prank?"

Could someone kindly explain to me why random people doing what homeless people have been doing for thousands of years is supposedly the most amazing thing ever?

 

[Liar]

You're not supposed to understand it. It has no point. That's the point.

 

[rosco rathbone]

It's just a meme. If the inet and cams had existed in 1920, then we'd be looking at Facebook pages full of goldfish swallowing and people crammed in phone booths.

 

[warrior queen]

You're a couple of months behind. This has been going on a while.
There have been deaths, taking planking to another level... 'lying down permanently'.

I think it's cool - natural selection at its finest!

 

[Star of Penumbra]

You're not supposed to understand it. It has no point. That's the point.

So it's some kind of dadaist anti-prank?

 

[Balladeer08]

So it's some kind of dadaist anti-prank?

It's just a fad. Apparently lying down is not required, just the face down, rigid position, hands at side.

The three best ones I've seen photos of:

3. From one overhead luggage compartment to another on a plane in flight. I expect he heard about that one, given the way they are about plane flights these days.

2. Launched off a swing, perfect plane about 5' off the ground.

1. And what is sure to be the Literotica winner, during what appeared to be anal sex with the girlfriend, who was also planking, supported by one hand and the cock in her ass.

If anyone can find a copy of that one and post it, I'd appreciate it. I saw it on someone else's smart phone. So phenomenally unlikely, just amazing.

 

[pointless]

feck off.

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljh951FCxp1qbh1zbo1_500.jpg

that's as close as you're gonna get.

 

[Balladeer08]

feck off.

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ljh951FCxp1qbh1zbo1_500.jpg

that's as close as you're gonna get.

Yeah, the one I saw was impressive because the only point of his body in contact with hers was his cock. Not sure if he was bottomed out or she could really clamp down, but either way it was a funny photo.

 

[Bert Notorius]

Perry planking

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01340/snf06bizp2-682_1340098a.jpg

 

[Sonny Limatina]

Makes for good salmon.

 

[Sinny]

http://mankindunplugged.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Mr.T-planking.jpg

 

[Liar]

So it's some kind of dadaist anti-prank?

Myah. Flash mob schtick.

 

[Spider Rand]

Myah. Flash mob schtick.

Anyone want to place bets on how long it will be before some wacko decides to create a flash mob, simply for the purpose of killing people?

 

[Super-Surprise]

http://www.taxidrivermovie.com/pictures/adrienne-curry-topless-twitpic-010512.jpg.jpg

 

[trysail]

People are stupid. See Charles McKay's Extraordinary Popular Delusions and The Madness of Crowds.