Source: BroBible
Summary
A new world record was set for the highest launch from a water trampoline, also known as “The Blob.” Robin Steiner was launched 92.5 feet in the air, beating the previous record of 72 feet set in 2012. The feat was recorded and viewed over 35 million times on Instagram. The record was set in Brunnen, Switzerland, and Steiner spent over 5 seconds in the air, reaching the height of a 9-story building.
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The habit gets a new name.
The Blob, a water trampoline, has been a staple of summer camps and a cultural phenomenon since the 1995 movie Heavyweights. The new world record for the highest launch has been set, with Robin Steiner reaching 92.5 feet in the air. The feat has been viewed over 35 million times on Instagram, and the Blob has become a sensation once again. The Blob has become a way to experience the thrill of flying, if only for a few seconds. Because who needs a plane when you have a giant inflatable blob?
Author: Evan Null
