Planking (The f%^*ing stupidest 'fad' these days)

**Resurrection** · 14.07.11, 05:15

Lying down game - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The lying down game (also known as planking, or face downs) is an activity, popular in various parts of the world, consisting of lying face down in an unusual or incongruous location. The hands must touch the sides of the body and having a photograph of the participant taken and posted on the Internet is an integral part of the game. Players compete to find the most unusual and original location in which to play. The location should also be as public as possible, and as many people as possible should be involved.

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What the f is this shit? I see pics after pics these days of people playing 'The Lying Down Game' and acting so cool and bossy...
I honestly don't get it. What in the wold is so funny and cool about laying down on something uncomfortable and looking ridiculous? Is this another one of those hipster shit? Just trying to get attention by doing something stupid?

Here are some pics...

**THC** · 14.07.11, 09:05

Lol, that's funny

I've never seen something like this before!

**piratemeister** · 14.07.11, 09:10

I should try....

**SBfreak** · 14.07.11, 09:17

I'm planking only when I sleep.

**yoco** · 14.07.11, 11:17

Originally Posted by THC

Lol, that's funny

I've never seen something like this before!

Same here!
Looks stupid!

**takomania** · 14.07.11, 11:25

i don't get this either - there was recently a news story in the uk focusing on people losing their jobs due to this type of stunt...

Workers told to walk plank for web stunt | Metro.co.uk

**Snitlev** · 14.07.11, 11:49

it's crazy, where is the planking Smilie

regards

**Resurrection** · 14.07.11, 12:37

Did you guys notice that the guy is naked in the second pic?

**Snitlev** · 14.07.11, 13:23

hm, http://s-ak.buzzfed.com/static/enhan...5650768-10.jpg that's nice ^^

regards

**piratemeister** · 14.07.11, 13:59

I should try it naked....

**anon** · 14.07.11, 14:55

Hero!

Agree with the thread title, though. But at least this isn't as stupid and risky as "playing chicken" (planking on a railway when the train's going to pass in an attempt not to get hit).