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hank — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:09:59 -0800

Sword swallowing uncertainties The sword passes within millimetres of the heart, aorta, and other vitals but, surprisingly, few deaths related to sword swallowing have been described. A Canadian sword swallower did die, but that was after swallowing an umbrella.

By: NinjaPirate

NinjaPirate — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:21:07 -0800

I bet the silly bugger tried to open it. Circus folks, eh?

By: NinjaPirate

NinjaPirate — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:27:38 -0800

This is completely crazy. I've always wondered how they did it, and this article just throws up more and more incredible ideas. e.g. "a sword swallower helped Dr Kussmaul of Freiberg to develop a rigid endoscope in 1868 using a straight tube, mirrors, and a gasoline lamp" Good find.

By: kosem

kosem — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:30:55 -0800

X-Rays of sword swallowers. [Courtesy of SSAI. an organiztion made up OF swordswallowers FOR swordswallowers. Which is fair enough] Dan Meyer ("if at first you don't succeed, don't take up swordswallowing!") [annoying music embed]

By: ColdChef

ColdChef — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:33:33 -0800

What's up with that friggin fork, kosem?

By: CynicalKnight

CynicalKnight — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:33:37 -0800

and a gasoline lamp Fire in the (cake)hole!

By: kosem

kosem — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:45:50 -0800

What's up with that friggin fork, kosem? See, ColdChef, I was not happy about that either. This is not, after all, the noseforkjammers association international. But SSAI does keep records of non sword events, like the legendary, if vague, "Sword Swallowing Jackhammer". High value performance art indeed.

By: antifuse

antifuse — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:53:30 -0800

Amy Saunders has a nipple ring. That's hot.

By: Faint of Butt

Faint of Butt — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:53:48 -0800

kosem, those X-rays are amazing. I especially like the ones where the subject was wearing jewelry or piercings.

By: Nelson

Nelson — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 08:58:10 -0800

More Forks: in the nose.

By: devbrain

devbrain — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 09:04:54 -0800

I read this article while eating a sandwich.

By: Lotto

Lotto — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 09:05:20 -0800

WHY would you think sword-swallowing was a good idea when drunk?

By: weapons-grade pandemonium

weapons-grade pandemonium — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 09:07:40 -0800

Read the fine print. They don't actually swallow it; they just shove it down their throat. Pansies.

By: magpie68

magpie68 — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 09:09:03 -0800

Sword swallowing is said to be dangerous. Like, duh?

By: NinjaPirate

NinjaPirate — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 09:11:44 -0800

The many faces of sword swallowing: "Rockstar - the chicks dig this shit" "Mom! Jeb's been snortin' the cutlery again!" "You can praise the Lord in many ways"

By: weapons-grade pandemonium

weapons-grade pandemonium — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 09:19:26 -0800

WHY would you think sword-swallowing was a good idea when drunk? It appears to be a good idea to eat your underwear when drunk.

By: patricio

patricio — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 09:29:38 -0800

Apparently they minor in tongue twisters too: "Most Sword Swallowers Swallowing Swords Simultaneously"

By: medialyte

medialyte — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 09:45:48 -0800

I think the phrase "after swallowing an umbrella" may be the most painful thing I've read on Metafilter.

By: ToasT

ToasT — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 10:02:36 -0800

Sword swallowing? Umbrella swallowing? Not impressive. Two umbrellas, five swords, stuck through your face? Impressive.

By: Peter H

Peter H — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 10:25:46 -0800

A Canadian sword swallower did die, but that was after swallowing an umbrella. If it was drawn open, maybe this is further proof of the pen being mightier than the sword? eh! Get it!

By: warbaby

warbaby — Fri, 04 Nov 2005 19:08:43 -0800

Maybe next time he won't use an automatic opening umbrella, ya think?

By: Jawn

Jawn — Sat, 05 Nov 2005 01:02:05 -0800

Nelson, that picture is great. I love the 'don't fuck with me I've got a fork in my nose' look he's got going. The overly manicured beard is a nice touch too,