Belly flops hurt like HELL. But that doesn't stop the world's most hardcore divers from doing them.
On July 4th, 2006, the world's most talented belly-flop artists met at the Whitehouse. A competition ensued that will never be forgotten by those in attendance. At the top of the picture you can see me perched on the roof of the whitehouse; preparing to jump into a kidney-shaped pool on the whitehouse lawn. My fiercest rival, a large seal, looks upon the entire scene with disdain. He knows what's coming: A fantastic leap that will put the 1st place trophy in my hands, as well as leave me coughing up blood for 3 days. A small price to pay for the ultimate in competitive belly-flopping success.
Next year, I plan on unleashing the never-before-seen "waterless" flop. By casting myself onto the ground in incrementally greater amounts, day-by-day (without water or other padding) I feel quite confident that I will be able to survive a 100-foot freefall from the roof of the whitehouse - sans aqua. But we shall see. For now, I shall gloat over my victory.