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What is it about New Zealanders that makes them so entertaining when they decide to do something stupid in an automobile? For instance, here we watch as a couple of hoonlings build a ramp on the edge of a cliff, cut the doors off a Ford Telstar, and then launch it into the great beyond. Is it the jaunty, yet entertaining accent? The fearlessness of bailing out moments before the car goes plummeting into the abyss? Or is it just the unwavering surety that what they are about to do is a brilliant idea, in spite of the huge level of danger? Bonus points to the chaps for practicing with helmets on, then abandoning them for the actual run. More »
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Listen people, hoonage really should be limited to only putting your machine and at most yourself at risk. This is the principle element our moron of the day missed when performing a textbook ramp which, in other circumstances, would have been most impressive. Unfortunately George Cowen, 17, decided to pull this stunt of his on a high school practice field in Carver, Massachusetts — while kids were out there practicing. Understandably, the police were quickly summoned and though Georgie boy fled from the scene, the cops were kind enough to meet him at home. Congratulations George, you're a jackass. (Thanks to DustyButt and Dion for the tip) [Boston Channel 5] More »
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