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World Leotard Day
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 8:21 am
by Kevin Thurlow
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."
Re: World Leotard Day
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:03 pm
by Charlie Reams
Kevin Thurlow wrote:a mid-air somersault
The previous earthbound somersaults were somewhat more disappointing, having been perfected by hedgehogs around 40 million years ago.
Re: World Leotard Day
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:11 pm
by Phil Reynolds
Charlie Reams wrote:The previous earthbound somersaults were somewhat more disappointing, having been perfected by hedgehogs around 40 million years ago.
However, hedgehogs can't wear leotards, for obvious spine-related reasons.
Re: World Leotard Day
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 1:44 pm
by Alec Rivers
Phil Reynolds wrote:Charlie Reams wrote:The previous earthbound somersaults were somewhat more disappointing, having been perfected by hedgehogs around 40 million years ago.
However, hedgehogs can't wear leotards, for obvious spine-related reasons.
And they might look like a frighteningly large virus:
Re: World Leotard Day
Posted: Fri Nov 13, 2009 8:03 am
by Kevin Thurlow
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.