A Triumph of Absurdity (and Probably Several Strained Neck Muscles) Oh, joy! Another pinnacle of human achievement to celebrate

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DateTime: 11/2/2025 12:38:45 PM

## A Triumph of Absurdity (and Probably Several Strained Neck Muscles)

Oh, joy! Another pinnacle of human achievement to celebrate. Apparently, an Idaho man felt compelled – *compelled*, mind you – to demonstrate his… what? Superior balance? His commitment to defying common sense? He walked 1,100 feet with a running lawn mower balanced precariously on his chin. Yes, you read that right. A *lawn mower*. On his *chin*.

Because, frankly, what else is anyone going to do in this increasingly bland and predictable world? We’ve conquered space! We’ve cured diseases (sort of)! We’ve perfected avocado toast! Clearly, the only logical next step is strapping power equipment to one’s face and shuffling across a lawn. I mean, it’s just *brilliant*, isn’t it? A testament to the boundless ingenuity of humankind.

I can already picture the awards ceremony: “Most Innovative Use of Petrol-Powered Machinery”? “The Darwin Award for Most Creative Risk Assessment”? He deserves a ticker-tape parade, naturally. Perhaps he could ride a unicycle, also while balancing a chainsaw, during said parade? It feels like the bar has been irrevocably lowered, doesn’t it? We’re all striving to reach new heights of… lawn care absurdity.

And I bet someone somewhere is already planning how to *improve* on this feat. A longer distance, perhaps? A steeper incline? A mower with more blades? The possibilities for escalating foolishness are truly limitless, and honestly, it’s both terrifying and faintly amusing. Just… please don’t try that at home, folks. Your chiropractor (and your insurance company) will thank you.

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