PSA: When attending a rally Do Not Lock Your Knees

[Inchworm]

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I guess the Navy taught me that one.

It seems a lot of folks fall out during long periods of standing.

Not locking their knees might enable more rally-goers to see the whole event.

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[napi21]

1. Very true. My BIL & my son were both in the military & were taught that.

Funny though, the only person I ever saw fall down was my nephew (that military guy's son) who just collapsed during Easter Morning Mass. He was only abour 16 yo, and recovered in just a few minutes.

[hobbit709]

2. I won't stand that long.

If I have to be out there like that, I bring my folding camp chair.

[Gold Metal Flake]

3. What does locking or not locking your knees do?

What about shifting weight from foot to foot? I never thought about this before.

[FiveGoodMen]

4. I stood with my knees locked for too long once and passed out.

[libnnc]

5. locking your knees cuts off your circulation and you faint

fall over like a tree.

As a veteran marching band geek, I've seen it happen many times. :silly:

Bend your knees slightly when you stand!

[happy_liberal]

12. that happened to me in marching band

:rofl: passed out, fell backwards, got back up and marched off the field before I really woke up and realized what happened.

[NYC_SKP]

6. This also applies during long stretches of lovemaking. Do NOT lock the knees.

Ya might pass out!

:silly:

[Gidney N Cloyd]

9. And whatever else you might lock, keep the key handy.

[Inchworm]

10. Noted

I may need to archive this info for further reference :D

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[NYC_SKP]

11. You'll thank me later.

Well, you both will, or all seven of you, whatever!

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[monmouth]

7. I tell ya, this place is just one font of knowledge after another. Never

knew that....LOL.

[Hello_Kitty]

8. Yep. One time I did pass out during a formation because I was dehydrated from stomach flu.

After being taken to the ER and getting two IV bags I returned to post only to have people asking me why I locked my knees. Harrumph! I did NOT lock my knees, I let them know, indignantly.

[Inchworm]

13. Kicking for Irish gigs

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