Yes I’m being a curmudgeon, but there is a point to this little range about Nik Wallender‘s epic high wire act in Chicago. And that is the lack of safety equipment does not really make the act any more impressive.
And the use of safety equipment would prevent turning Nik into a splat on the pavement below. Perhap Nik himself didn’t worry too much about this, but what about the people who would be shovelling up the mess into a bin bag? And yes, gruesome as it may sound, it would be shovelling into a bag.
The emergency services of course.
Who whilst they are probably far too used to cleaning up the mess, could probably do without an idiot risking adding to their already high risk of developing PTSD.
So remember when you’re congratulating Nik, that he’s a bit selfish. And should think about safety equipment next time – not to protect himself, but to protect others.
(Image from Wikipedia)