May 3, 2009: Glass Floor - Page 2

Crimson Ghost · 05-03-2009, 04:12 PM

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Just an inch-and-a-half of glass separates the visitor from the street underneath.

Just in case you didn't hear me -

GO FUCK YOURSELF!!!

Ain't no way in heaven, purgatory, or hell I'm trusting my life to an inch and a half of glass 1,353 feet up.

I don't care if The Christ himself came down off the cross and gave me his blessing.

Cue Darwin Awards in 3... 2... 1...

Pie · 05-03-2009, 06:03 PM

I'd do it. Anything for a thrill.

Gravdigr · 05-03-2009, 06:23 PM

Do NOT Want.

Well, maybe once.

lumberjim · 05-03-2009, 07:52 PM

re ducks:
when we went to the Grand Canyon, we sat on an outcropping of rock that was swaying with the breeze. when i walked to the edge, i lost reference because it was so high up, and had to shrink back before vertigo set in.

spudcon · 05-03-2009, 10:05 PM

I never had a problem with heights, but when I was in the CN Tower in Toronto, I was surprised at my own reluctance to step on that glass. Once I did it, I was back to my old fearless self. At the time, it was the tallest building in the world, shortly after 9/11.

05-03-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Crimson Ghost

Ain't no way in heaven, purgatory, or hell I'm trusting my life to an inch and a half of glass 1,353 feet up.

1-1/2" glass is very strong but having said that I wouldn't try rushing the glass wall like this fellow:

http://www.jackieandfritz.com/2007/0...garry-hoy.html

I live in Toronto and I remember the news reports about him back in 1993. I couldn't believe anybody could be that stupid. I calculate it took him about five seconds to hit the ground.

SPUCK · 05-04-2009, 04:54 AM

Who said: "Hit the pavement like a hefty garbage bag filled with chicken soup"?

DucksNuts · 05-04-2009, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

re ducks:
when we went to the Grand Canyon, we sat on an outcropping of rock that was swaying with the breeze. when i walked to the edge, i lost reference because it was so high up, and had to shrink back before vertigo set in.

The thing with that cube is that it actually slides out of the building, so its flush with the wall, then moves out into position. It was the initial "there's nothing underneath me" when the cube moved out.

Heights dont bother me at all, but I have felt that same feeling when standing on the edge of something look down and get the "whoaaaa" feeling.

sweetwater · 05-04-2009, 09:46 AM

I doubt I would step out on that glass floor, but I could be tempted if I could take my cat out and put her on it - for at least as long at it takes to get some footage for YouTube.

kerosene · 05-04-2009, 11:58 AM

No thanks. But I will do like sweet and see if my cat is interested. Or my husband.

dar512 · 05-04-2009, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by capnhowdy

"Clean up on Main St.!"

Actually, that would be clean up on Wacker Drive. I can tell from the picture that it's going to be 'rat cheer' in the Sears Tower.

A quick google search confirmed.

I will not be standing on that sucker no matter how strong it's supposed to be.

dar512 · 05-04-2009, 01:34 PM

If you look really close by the right foot of the guy taking the picture, you can see me going into the building.

capnhowdy · 05-04-2009, 04:10 PM

KEWL!

ZenGum · 05-04-2009, 07:01 PM

I would definitely go on that. And I would pay double to see someone's cat or dog on it. Freak the little fella out. [doggy] WTF?WTF?WTF?WTF? [/doggy]

capnhowdy · 05-04-2009, 08:31 PM

[cat] I'm gonna shit your bed and piss your shoes when I get back offa dis shit.....gonna claw your.... and bite me some..... and vomit hairballs on... [cat]

05-03-2009, 06:03 PM	#17
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	I'd do it. Anything for a thrill. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

05-03-2009, 06:23 PM	#18
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Do NOT Want. Well, maybe once. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

05-03-2009, 07:52 PM	#19
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	re ducks: when we went to the Grand Canyon, we sat on an outcropping of rock that was swaying with the breeze. when i walked to the edge, i lost reference because it was so high up, and had to shrink back before vertigo set in. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

05-03-2009, 10:05 PM	#20
spudcon Beware of potatoes Join Date: May 2007 Location: Upstate NY, USA Posts: 2,078	I never had a problem with heights, but when I was in the CN Tower in Toronto, I was surprised at my own reluctance to step on that glass. Once I did it, I was back to my old fearless self. At the time, it was the tallest building in the world, shortly after 9/11. __________________ "I believe that being despised by the despicable is as good as being admired by the admirable."

05-04-2009, 09:46 AM	#24
sweetwater lives inside a Mobius strip Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,120	I doubt I would step out on that glass floor, but I could be tempted if I could take my cat out and put her on it - for at least as long at it takes to get some footage for YouTube. __________________ I knew I shoulda taken that left turn at Albuquerque! - Bugs Bunny

05-04-2009, 04:54 AM	#22
SPUCK Professor Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,911	Who said: "Hit the pavement like a hefty garbage bag filled with chicken soup"?

05-04-2009, 11:58 AM	#25
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	No thanks. But I will do like sweet and see if my cat is interested. Or my husband.

05-04-2009, 01:34 PM	#27
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	If you look really close by the right foot of the guy taking the picture, you can see me going into the building. __________________ "Against stupidity the gods themselves contend in vain." -- Friedrich Schiller

05-04-2009, 04:10 PM	#28
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	KEWL! __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

05-04-2009, 07:01 PM	#29
ZenGum Doctor Wtf Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Badelaide, Baustralia Posts: 12,861	I would definitely go on that. And I would pay double to see someone's cat or dog on it. Freak the little fella out. [doggy] WTF?WTF?WTF?WTF? [/doggy] __________________ Shut up and hug. MoreThanPretty, Nov 5, 2008. Just because I'm nominally polite, does not make me a pussy. Sundae Girl.

05-04-2009, 08:31 PM	#30
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	[cat] I'm gonna shit your bed and piss your shoes when I get back offa dis shit.....gonna claw your.... and bite me some..... and vomit hairballs on... [cat] __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

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