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Unusual Examples of Cheating Death

Larrylambert
3 min readJun 3, 2023

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Some are fairly subtle.

Cartoon by Lambert-King

We hear terms like “death-defying” and cheating death all the time. We generally think it involves something like a huge motorcycle jump, tightrope walk, or getting between Geraldo Rivera and a camera. But sometimes certain actions are more dangerous than they seem. Let’s take a look at some things that are more death-defying things that are more dangerous than they might seem.

1: Running behind the bulls in Pamplona.

Sure, some people find it exhilarating to run ahead of the bulls in Pamplona, but running behind the bulls presents dangers of a different type.

2: Going to the toilet.

Don’t take a trip to the toilet for granted. The toilet can be a dangerous place. Types of accidents include slips and falls, spider bites and having the toilet seat go all Pacman on you. I won’t go into more detail. You might want to consider equipping your throne with a seatbelt.

3: Answering the question, “Does this make me look fat?”

Well, answering “yes” is dangerous. But if you want to be truthful and maintain your personal integrity and remain safe, here’s a lawyer trick. Say no, and it is the truth. It’s not the garment making the wearer look…

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Larrylambert
Larrylambert

Written by Larrylambert

You probably don't know my name, but have likely seen my work. I've written for numerous syndicated cartoon strips and my gags have appeared in national pubs.

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