Winter's Tale Plankage

So I've sat on these pictures long enough. It's time to let them breathe.

These are planking pictures taken during intermission and post-show of the last performance of Delaware Shakespeare Festival's The Winter's Tale. Many may be a bit grainy and/or dark because I was toying with the settings on my camera and the light was fading fast. I didn't want pictures that would keep spilling off the page of my blog!

In the photos, you'll see epic planks by Janice Rowland, Griffin Stanton-Ameisen, Sean Bradley, and myself.

Check 'em out.

The illusive Double-Overhead Compartment Plank

The Under-The-Bus Plank in Workout Clothes

The tricky Double-Across the Headrests Plank

The technically difficult Roadie Box Plank

The Radiant Hermione Plank

The Great Depression Plank

The Tailgater's Plank

The "Papa was a Rolling Stone" Plank

The flamboyant Handrail Plank

Apparently, Janice and Griffin had no idea what plank was until Sean and I began goofing around. Nevertheless, this planking session has sparked conversations about a day of planking in and around the greater Philadelphia area. So if you're a fan of plankage, stay tuned.

peace.

Planking: The Line Between Stupidity and Brilliance

Judging by the number of views this video has, I'm way behind.

For the wiki definition, have a look here.

I came across this fad last night while perusing one of the many message boards I regularly frequent. Like many, my first thought was, "That's about the dumbest thing I think I've ever seen." It just seemed like something people do with too much time and not enough reading material.

But then I began looking around for more examples of this game to get a sense of its scope. What I found was, quite frankly, some of the most brilliant and hilarious photos I think I have ever seen. Here's a sample.

The Taj Mahal Plank

The Great Wall of China Plank

The Rosario on Jimmy Kimmel Plank

The Statue of Liberty Plank

The Overhead Compartment Plank

As of now, this is as close as humanity has come to participating in a worldwide scavenger hunt. It won't be long before we see a plank at The Vatican, planking on the Serengeti, or the Tiananmen Square Plank. It inspires us to get out and see our world with a new sense of wonder and adventure, then interact with that world with a unique sense of humor and aesthetic. Because you have to admit, it's oddly artistic to see someone lying face down in public.

Yup, planking pictures coming soon.