David Blaine, Evel Knievel, stunts as entertainment

[Wishing on a star]

I remember the David Blaine thread.
(I personally think 'freakshow' whenever I hear his name)
And I remember how some of those who actually said they enjoyed his antics remembered watching Evel Knievel and thinking how great.

Boy, I sure wish this story had come out during those threads.
Is this really worth your entertainment???
Suffering as entertainment must really appeal to the most base and dark side of us. Muhommed Ali and his brain damage also comes to mind.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060520/ap_en_ce/evel_knievel_8

 

[Daxx]

Comparing David Blaine to Muhammed Ali is insulting.

Muhammed Ali is an athlete ... David Blaine performs stunts. Muhammed Ali didn't go out there and perform stunts -- he competed in an athletic event.

When I see "Who Can Hold Their Breath The Longest Underwater" at the Olympics, then I'll change my mind about it being a stunt.