Rejoice! The 12th November is World Leotard Day, honouring our hero Jules Leotard, born 1st August 1838 - died some time in 1870 of smallpox. He was the inspiration for the song, "The Daring Young Man on the Flying Trapeze", and the first to perform a mid-air somersault. He also designed the eponymous garment.
As he said, "Put on a more natural garb that does not hide your best features."
World Leotard Day
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The previous earthbound somersaults were somewhat more disappointing, having been perfected by hedgehogs around 40 million years ago.Kevin Thurlow wrote:a mid-air somersault
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However, hedgehogs can't wear leotards, for obvious spine-related reasons.Charlie Reams wrote:The previous earthbound somersaults were somewhat more disappointing, having been perfected by hedgehogs around 40 million years ago.
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And they might look like a frighteningly large virus:Phil Reynolds wrote:However, hedgehogs can't wear leotards, for obvious spine-related reasons.Charlie Reams wrote:The previous earthbound somersaults were somewhat more disappointing, having been perfected by hedgehogs around 40 million years ago.
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I would define a "mid-air somersault" as one that did not begin or end on the ground, but I agree it looks a bit silly.