Middle-Aged Dad Discovers Trampolines Are Not Forgiving
A dad with confidence and zero trampoline experience learns valuable lessons about physics.
What Happened
Robert decided that watching his kids bounce on a trampoline meant he understood how trampolines work. Spoiler: he did not. His first bounce looked somewhat confident. His second bounce involved him rotating in an unexpected direction. His third bounce involved him discovering the net was surprisingly permeable.
The video shows him bouncing higher than intended, rotating involuntarily, and landing in the shrubs. Twice. His kids were laughing so hard they couldn't breathe. His wife wasn't filming—she was laughing with the kids.
Why This Matters
There's something universally hilarious about competent adults suddenly discovering they're terrible at things they assumed were easy.
Deeper Context
Dad fails are a critical genre of internet humor. Robert represented every father who believed experience in one area translated to proficiency in all areas.