Lighthearted Church Bell Ringers Video: The Unexpected Ascension

Sophia Moonstone

Updated Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A Reddit video titled "Yeet" has captured the attention and eardrums of many, leaving viewers both amused and bewildered. The video showcases a humorous yet surprising moment involving bell ringers during a practice session.

One user humorously commented, "RIP ear drums," suggesting the loud and sudden nature of the event. Another cleverly quipped, "Yeet? More like, fleet... to the next post," expressing the swift and unexpected movement seen in the video.

A particularly engaging comment shared a personal anecdote about bell ringing. A user mentioned that they and their wife were invited by friends, who are professional bell ringers in the SE UK, to a practice session. During the session, the cardinal rule was to let go of the rope on the upswing due to the heavy weight of the bells, which can reach up to 1000lbs. However, the user's wife, who weighs about 130 lbs, forgot this crucial rule and ended up being lifted into the rafters. Thankfully, other ringers were present to catch her.

The video left many viewers pondering the intentionality of the act. Comments ranged from "It looks intentional/unintentional at the same time," to "Seems like he did it on purpose, maybe to get there and fix something." The movement to the left led some to believe it was a deliberate action, as one user noted, "It definitely looks as though he did it on purpose. He moved way over to the left."

The smoothness of the ascension was also highlighted, with one user stating, "His ascension was smooooth," while another humorously referred to it as "Quasimodo’s origin story." Another light-hearted comment involved a fictional narrative, "Vincent lost 38 lbs on the Keto diet... and it almost killed him at work today."

Religious humor was not off-limits, as a user jested, "Our Father, Who art in heaven, I'm coming right now," adding a playful touch to the discussion. The overall curiosity about the aftermath was evident, with questions like, "So what happened after this I wonder," and "Was that supposed to happen?" echoing in the thread.

The video, filled with unexpected twists and turns, has been dubbed by one user as showcasing "The original bellhop!" Whether intentional or accidental, the video has certainly provided a mix of humor, intrigue, and a unique glimpse into the world of church bell ringing.

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Top Comments from Reddit

DivideZealousideal80

RIP ear drums

Distinct-Respect-274

Yeet? More like, fleet... to the next post.

fulthrottleja**hands

My wife and I have a few friends who are bell ringers for events in churches across the SE UK. They get paid well, and use it as an excuse to hit the pub after. They once took me and my wife along for a practice session and let us do some of the ringing. I recall them saying the cardinal rule was to **let go of the rope on the upswing** as the bells can weigh upwards of 1000lbs. My wife, who weighs about a buck thirty, promptly forgot this rule and went for a not-so-fun ride into the rafters. Luckily, I and a few of the other ringers were there to catch her.

Meth0dMain

Seems like he did it on purpose, maybe to get there and fix something.

harvestgold007

It looks intentional/unintentional at the same time.

Ozymandas2

What a ding d***.

whoryus

where did he go?

Chance_Highway_4271

what in the tomb raider

kangareagle

It definitely looks as though he did it on purpose. He moved way over to the left.

pallieman

So what happened after this I wonder

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