About This Video
This video is
Franz Reichelt's first and only test of his overcoat/parachute, optimistically from the Eiffel Tower.
As near as I can figure, the french translates as:
"As if he had sensed the horrible fate that awaited, the unfortunate inventor hesitated extensively before launching out into the void."
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hyperdad (0:24)
1 year ago 0 + -You're standing on a chair which is on a table, and this still seems like a good idea?
hyperdad (0:34)
1 year ago 0 + -Preflight by ground crew is complete.
hyperdad (0:50)
1 year ago 0 + -Cameraman optimistically positions Reichelt at the far right of the frame.
hyperdad (1:04)
1 year ago 0 + -He knows this is a bad idea.
hyperdad (1:19)
1 year ago 0 + -Nooooooooooo!
hyperdad (1:32)
1 year ago 0 + -That's just cold.