Go Hard In The Plank

Planking (verb):

Not to be confused with Plank (exercise).

The lying down game (also known as planking, or face downs) is an activity, popular in Asia and Australia, consisting of lying face down in an unusual or incongruous* location. The hands must touch the sides of the body, and having a photograph of the participant taken and posted on the Internet is an integral part of the game. Players compete to find the most unusual and original location in which to play. The location should also be as public as possible, and as many people as possible should be involved.

*I have no fucking idea what this word means.

Before I begin I'd like to thank Wikipedia for clarifying that planking isn't the same as the abdominal exercise referred to as a plank, and if there was a time span that exceeded a minute where you honestly thought I would take the time to write about an ab workout. Suck it. I would never voluntarily endorse exercise unless it has something to do with being heavily intoxicated, and even then I'd be hesitant.

I would love to tell you that planking is stupid and call everyone who even thinks about taking the time to set this up a douche bag, but I too am a planker and I’m proud. Besides looking like a neglected summertime peach all covered in bruises it’s fucking hysterical. It's all about the technique. The best planks require superb balance and a lot of free time. All that’s left is adding a cooky public backdrop and you've got yourself a game changer ladies and gentlemen.

With the economy still being in the shitter and a general lack of activities Oxford, OH the folks of 45056 are embracing planking as some good wholesome fun. At least until some drunk dick head tries to plank on those completely useless stone animals on High St. that half naked towny children crawl all over, takes a tumble Scarlet style, and causes a fucking scene. But until that day I whole heartedly give my support to the planking community. Plank hard and plank often motha fuckas.

It's not all fun and games though. This news crew encourages you not to plank from a seventh floor balcony because if you fall you will die..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRHnTFesv7c&feature=player_embedded

As for planking thus far in Oxford here's a little visual snack to tide you over:

Just to get everyone in the planking spirit here's a link to pictures of some serious planking vets..

http://www.stumbleupon.com/su/9x9Hiy/www.geekosystem.com/best-planking-pictures/2/

(I'd also like to clarify on behalf of the Miami of Brohio crew we do not condone planking. So if you get injured while attempting to plank don't you go running around putting that evil on us, I'm not paying for shit.)