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My Hands Are Tied: 1922
Submitted by Dave on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 1:12pm.
Washington, D.C. "Gus Jordan, August 7, 1922." Yikes! What will happen next? National Photo Company Collection glass negative. View full size.
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Punishment
Submitted by sjmills on Wed, 12/02/2009 - 10:08am.
That's what he gets for wearin' a dress.
Never mind the escape artist.
Submitted by Alexander Hartde... on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 10:41pm.
How did the guy with the megaphone get there without getting wet?
This is what you get
Submitted by Kablemodem on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 10:01pm.
... if you don't KEEP OFF!
Lessons Learned
Submitted by timeandagainphoto on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 9:26pm.
After that day, swimmers paid much more attention to the "Keep Off" sign painted on the side of the platform.
Feet too?
Submitted by Michael L on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 8:02pm.
At first I almost thought the tied hands might be a mistake for two non-connected wrist bands, but it looks like his ankles are tied too! If someone gives him a good shove, he could be a goner.
No one to blame but himself
Submitted by edition_of_one on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 6:34pm.
He should have Kept Off.
What Happens Next?
Submitted by Will- on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 5:14pm.
The first "No Horseplay" sign in history goes up.
What Happens Next?
Submitted by Mr Mel on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 5:44pm.
He dives in, both hands tied together and will, like Houdini, attempt to free himself and unfortunately is never seen again.
Harsh
Submitted by Drippy Tipster on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 2:02pm.
"Peein' in the pool?! That'll be a drownin' fer sure!"
Prelude
Submitted by MikeK on Tue, 12/01/2009 - 1:31pm.
This reminds me of today's lifeguards. If you're a lifeguard today and don't respond instantly you get sued. If you respond and the person suffers any trauma, you get sued. Your hands are tied, no rope needed.
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