Viral video demonstrates why rope swings and sweaty hands don't mix

You'll never look at a rope swing without trepidation again once you watch this spectacularly painful mishap. Being that the victim appears to be in excellent physical condition, this accident was most likely the result of wet or sweaty hands, rather than insufficient upper body strength. Of course, in this, the Age of YouTube, our exceedingly dizzy and out of breath hero's first thought isn't to call for medical aid, but instead inquire whether or not his almost back-breaking accident was caught on video. Even with a probable concussion, the ever-present possibility of brief Internet fame takes precedence.

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