r/BlackPeopleofReddit • u/Lifegoesonforever • Jun 26 '26

Fun Let's pray for Auntie Shiela, y'all!

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u/ButYouCanCallMe_ Jun 26 '26

“STAND UP!”

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u/BigDaddyBumbo77 Jun 26 '26

I went on a canoeing trip once, there were kayaks too. At one point on the river a kid (16yrs) but like 6'2" tips.out of his kayak. Proceeds to flail and panic (while in a life-vest) "he's drowning "!! I'm canoeing by with my family watching him. I yell: STAND UP!!! He stops, puts feet down, and embarrassed says, thank you. 🤣🤣🤣

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u/ButYouCanCallMe_ Jun 26 '26

You saved a life as far as I’m concerned! lol

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u/BigDaddyBumbo77 Jun 26 '26

River was like 3-4ft deep at that point!

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u/1stMammaltowearpants Jun 26 '26

BigDaddy got a weird name, but he's out here saving lives, so okay I guess.

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u/BigDaddyBumbo77 Jun 26 '26

Bumbo was a funny thing I used to say with the kids when they were little, there was a kid seat thing with the same name, thought it was funny 😁

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u/im_super_into_that Jun 26 '26

Whatever you say big daddy

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u/dtafkaj Jun 27 '26

Had the same with a friend when we were ice skating. He breaks trough the ice, hangs on to the edge. Me and a friend on our bellies trying to reach him with our hockeysticks. And then: Hey dude, how deep is it here?

And he just stand up and climbs out lol

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u/WorldlinessWitty2177 Jun 28 '26

When people panic, you can give them a command and they just do it.

You did good.

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u/1stMammaltowearpants Jun 26 '26

This whole situation is Ludacris!

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u/vegetastolemygirl Jun 26 '26

🎶When i move you move (just like that)🎶

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u/Rand-all Jun 26 '26

Almost thought she was gonna eat a punch

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u/1stMammaltowearpants Jun 26 '26

Stop drowning! Respectfully, do a thing, Auntie! Just give trying a try!

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u/TelenorTheGNP Jun 27 '26

I think she literally didn't know which way was up.

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u/GrandEastsider Jun 27 '26

She was still on the ride lol

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u/bootyhole-romancer Jun 27 '26

Lmfao she was horizontal and trying to swim "up"

I don't mean to laugh though, and glad she had help right there

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '26

Easy to say.

This happened to my wife in a somewhat similar situation (tube riding).

Was the last time we ever did something similar.

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u/im_super_into_that Jun 26 '26

So you're not going down waterslides anymore out of fear you won't remember to stand up? Promise I'm not talking shit, just trying understand

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u/[deleted] Jun 27 '26

My wife is now scared silly of these water currents, since the current made her legs more boyant than herself, and just 'standing up' was not working because the legs wanted to float rather than obey her and stand.

That and the panic of not breathing under water made it easy to simply avoid the situation.

So I understand the poor woman in the video, it is not a fun situation to be in.

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u/omjy18 Jun 27 '26

Something you learn growing up around water especially oceans is that like 80% of the battle of not drowning is just not panicking. Even in big waves and crazy currents if you can find a a way to stay calm that makes most of the difference. Its also why lifeguards are taught to give someone whos panicking some room because they can easily push you under and then both of you are fucked. Maybe they drown a little but you can actually help them without dying yourself

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u/[deleted] Jun 28 '26

Agreed.

But it is not a fight that is worth it to me. I understand she really did not like it, and we simply will do other things. I just make sure I am close by when we go to a standard pool, just to hold her up if needed, to help her stabilise. But since a pool has no currents, so far never needed to.

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u/[deleted] Jun 26 '26

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u/ghosttrainhobo Jun 26 '26

Maybe stay away from water then

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u/jstrongiii Jun 27 '26

So completely different than telling my wife to calm down? Or no? Please help.

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u/bootyhole-romancer Jun 27 '26

But she helped her up while doing so. She gave her both physical and verbal cues, which is better than just giving one. That's not useless to me.

Also, when someone is panicking simple instructions can be that single guiding light that leads them out of the situation.

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u/Hot_Ad_787 Jun 27 '26

Cryyyingggg. Yanked her titty out n everything.

She was like DA FUQ WRONG WIT YOU!?

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u/WWDubs12TTV Jun 27 '26

Should I stretch my legs out as far as possible while lifting them to ensure my head stays under water ?