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Everyone Needs A Hobby (I Guess): Man Tries, Fails To Walk" Across Irish Sea In Giant Floating Hamster Wheel

October 15, 2012 / better luck next time, different strokes for different folks, everyone needs a hobby, hobbies, if you believe you can achieve, sadness, sea, set your goals low so they're easier to achieve, transportation, wheels, who am i to judge i'm just a guy who convinced his little sister if she held her breath long enough she could turn into a mermaid

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This is Chris Todd in his homemade floating hamster wheel boat. It's basically a pontoon boat that's powered by walking in the giant wheel. Chris wanted to walk the thing all 66-miles across the Irish Sea from Wales to the east coast of Ireland, but had to stop halfway due to a faulty rudder and inclement weather. Sadly, after boarding the follow boat, his hamster wheel sunk to the bottom of the sea. No word if Ariel salvaged it for her collection. Still, valiant effort, Chris. Are there inspirational words you'd like to share with the readers at home? "Dream small -- that's what my mom always used to say." She must be so proud right now.

Hit the jump for a brief video shot in better days when the hamster wheel wasn't at the bottom of the sea.

Thanks to Cam, who had plans to cross the Irish Sea strapped to a rocket but had to abort the stunt due to not wanting to die.

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There are Comments
  • Bubbubsky

    While it may be a travel fail....as an exercise machine, it's probably an incredible cardio workout.

  • Did he do it dressed as a giant hamster? That would have been brilliant.

  • BillGatesIsYourDaddy

    I had to laugh at this visual

  • This is pretty impressive, this would be great for traveling on water and keeping in shape.

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