Video: Friday Fails #293

Oct 6, 2023
by Pinkbike Originals  
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66 Comments
  • 48 0
 If I have to watch two ads during this video at least one should include running fails......
  • 1 0
 to top it off, they were burkenstock ads for me lol.
  • 37 1
 A few questions for y'all:

1. Should you ask "are you OK?" while the person is still, literally crashing? Like, their head still hasn't made final contact with the rock/tree/ground and their riding partner is inquiring about long-term health outcomes?

2. What's the expectation of advice like "slow down!" when the person is already obviously out of control and in the act of crashing? Should you immediately follow up with #1 above?

3. If you crash doing something really weak and stupid, and it was self-filmed, do you (a) immedaitely delete the clip and pretend it never happened, or (b) try and get it included in a widely-viewed forum like Friday Fails?

4. If we observe a bad outcome from (a) an e-biker doing something stupid, or (b) anyone with those god-damn bear bells on their bike, is it deemed "a fail", or more accurately "karma"?
  • 4 0
 Def Karma. I watched an eMTB rider pass me just before a big mud puddle and see hem crash out of control face first into the mud pool. Hehe. "you okay?".
  • 6 0
 The difference between Black Bear shit and Grizzly shit is that Grizzly shit has little bells in it.
  • 29 2
 I saw more ads that actual FF - maybe it was just me.
  • 15 0
 uBlock Origin = no ads
  • 4 0
 Brave browser and uBlock origin, didn't see any ads
  • 3 0
 @mcharza: Brave Browser FTW! No ads, no effin Google tracking and saving your data! Don't even need uBlock to block any stupid ads coming off of Google's Youtube!
  • 5 0
 Firefox with AdBlock and I had no ad's at all?
  • 3 0
 @CSharp: thanks for the heads up, installed and no adverts second time around
  • 11 0
 It's like watching Youtube now
  • 13 1
 Ironically, there weren’t any ads when I watched it on YouTube.
  • 3 1
 Someone didn't pay the bill.
  • 3 0
 @suspended-flesh: Only suckers pay Google/Alphabet to not show any ads on Youtube! Big Grin
  • 1 0
 @CSharp: True - it's just a figure of speech.
  • 9 0
 And now a word from our sponsor...
  • 9 0
 Two ads now? F OFF with that shite Outside!
  • 2 0
 Firefox and uBlock origin.
No ads, ever. And while you´re at it, get the 'Enhancer for Youtube' extension.
  • 6 1
 I used to watch Friday Fails Now I'm watching ads One in the beginning is minimally tolerable. But another one in the middle of the fucking video is BULLSHIT I'm done not watching what im clicking on. Fuck this shit FUCK ads Fuck portrait filming fuck everyone who thinks this is ok For fucks sake just STOP
  • 4 0
 I fucking agree
  • 3 0
 fuck yeah
  • 8 0
 the birkenstock media buy was the big fail here...
  • 3 0
 I'm wearing the exact same pair of brown birkenstocks right now and it was creepy seeing the ad. Are they watching me?
  • 5 0
 @TEAM-ROBOT: The Birkenstock marketing department prefers the term "Enhanced user lifestyle monitoring" to watching you. But just relax this is for the good of the company, you need not be alarmed.
  • 1 0
 @mooreoutdoors: You must acquire a pair of BirkenstockSPD sandals.
They are far-out.....
  • 2 0
 @TEAM-ROBOT: no, your individuality is just actually a hallucination. you are only a marketing segment defined by age, sex, gender, location, income bracket, and vague array of interests.

what you buy is already known because they are the ones who manufactured the demand in the first place.
  • 5 0
 #23 - that is the most half hearted "Good"....like he had in planned in his head to pump up the kiddo and couldn't course correct after he went down.
  • 3 1
 the kid is on a e-bike, BMX helmet, no knee or elbow pads... this kid WONT go places Big Grin
  • 6 0
 # 9 Pedal Fail
  • 1 0
 exactly
  • 4 0
 Can everyone please stop filming in Portrait? It's f*cking dumb and serves no purpose at all. f*ck sake.
  • 2 0
 vertical vids take marginally more effort to scroll past on phones, thereby increasing possible exposure unfortunate but that's the main driver
  • 1 0
 @owl-X: you learn something new everyday. Thank you. And because this is the the Internet, I do actually mean this.
  • 1 0
 @rossco2210: yeah I was tripping when an athlete told me their marketing instructions were to go vertical.
It sucks!
  • 3 0
 #5 is my biggest fear when approaching a new wooden feature - pray the boards don't snap!
Damn harsh fail.
  • 2 0
 Damn, so sorry the cameraman dropped the ball on the aftermath of that one!
  • 3 0
 @JWadd: Yes sorry knee jerk reaction as I thought he was badly hurt. As it turns out full body armor is a worthwhile investment and he managed to continue the ride!
  • 4 0
 I prefer the 1st 12th video
  • 3 0
 EMS already en route for #2 (sirens in the background).
  • 3 0
 what ADs? So none of you using any AD blockers? How do you live?
  • 3 0
 #9 1:01 guy's taking step up too literally
  • 3 0
 Cool: Numbering the videos
Not Cool: Birkenstocks
  • 2 0
 Birkentstocks ads: not cool. Birkenstocks Bostons: hella cool.
  • 2 1
 What was that guy @1:00 thinking? No need to have my feet on the pedals before you jump?
  • 1 2
 Fear & panic - there was no thinking.
  • 9 0
 The pedal exploded off the crank in the jump. Look at the ramp, the pedal is sitting there.
  • 1 0
 @Flc3344: WOW! Good catch.
  • 3 0
 ugh, went back to the 1:00 mark to see and its automatically an ad. Stopped the video never to watch again.
  • 2 0
 Kid in #1 so mad at his bike for failing him he's squaring up to fight it
  • 2 0
 Was #12 at the Phil Oakey drop?
  • 2 0
 #15 can't tell if they're wearing a full face; I sure hope so
  • 2 0
 Next we will need to watch an add before we can post a comment....
  • 1 0
 - since when are there ad breaks in the middle of Friday Fails? WTF PB SMD

- kid on an e-bike lol
  • 1 0
 #15 people's elbow at raging river!
  • 1 0
 looks knocked unconscious, bad place for it with no service. hope everyone's ok.
  • 1 0
 The landscape in #26 looks very SoCal like. Anyone know that trail?
  • 1 0
 Most def somewhere in Coastal CA, It could also be up by SB or SLO
  • 3 0
 Yes sir! You are correct. Trail in Agoura Hills called Dead Cow.
  • 2 0
 what Ads?
  • 1 0
 The real tragedy is all of the vertically filmed clips.
  • 1 0
 Why do I feel like I HAVE to get me birckenstocks?
  • 1 0
 I view with Duck Duck Go, no ad blocker, but no ads ever pop up.
  • 1 0
 Oh yeah.
  • 1 0
 1:08 a clear winner!







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