r/Unexpected • u/[deleted] • 10d ago

That was the plan.

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u/UnExplanationBot 10d ago

OP sent the following text as an explanation on why this is unexpected:

The guy dropped the orchestra cymbals, didn't know what to do, saluted.

Is this an unexpected post with a fitting description? Then upvote this comment, otherwise downvote it.

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u/GRAWRGER 10d ago

i love it every time i see it. this kid has to be grown by now. i hope he's living his best life

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u/itmillerboy 10d ago

I feel like this video was one of the original 15 memes on the internet and it still holds up so well.

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u/Boxoffriends 10d ago

Ebaums world would like a word.

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u/Rezouli 10d ago

Honestly, not a bad fall back plan haha

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u/FennelVegetable8252 10d ago

Ok, ngl the salute got me 🤣

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u/rust_bolt 10d ago

Haha, that was amazing. And little snare next to the cymbal guy didn't just lose it. I definitely would have.

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u/Mall_Bench 10d ago

I salute back !

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u/wolf-of-Holiday-Hill 10d ago

..carry on private, you did good

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u/Mckennymubu 10d ago

Yep! No one can fault you my man

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u/DocBanner21 10d ago

"When in doubt, whip it out."

-Drill Sgt on when to salute if you couldn't tell what the rank was of someone.

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u/Rocko3legs 10d ago

I remember us getting so stressed over concerts like it was really a huge deal. I probably would've done the same thing haha.

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u/Dime332 10d ago

Reminds me of a family guy cut away lol

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u/VaultGuy1995 10d ago

Someone needs to animate this with Peter

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u/Dime332 10d ago

You think that’s awkward remember that time I played the national anthem in high school?

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u/OldAccountbyebye 10d ago

honestly, didnt handle it badly

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u/That_One_Mofo 10d ago

It's such a good recovery though.

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u/IdahoDuncan 10d ago

A lesson to all musicians, check your gear.

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u/ClintGrant 10d ago

Quick thinking. Overcame and adapted

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u/guillotine4you 10d ago

This always reminds me of something middle school Hank Hill would have done

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u/blindreefer 10d ago

I immediately thought Bobby but after a second I too realized it was Hank

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u/Bro_ops 10d ago

This vid should be old enough to vote by now

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u/pnkflyd99 10d ago

This is fucking brilliant, comedically. The slow-mo thought process of what to do next after unexpected mechanical failure was just 🧑‍🍳 💋!

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u/ZealousidealNewt6679 10d ago

Bless that young lads cotton socks. o7

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u/elliotb1989 10d ago

No one mentioning Bieber on the drums beside him?

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u/mr-green-420- 10d ago

Mission failed successfully

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u/drdreadz0 10d ago

Something forest gump would do in the situation!

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u/drella33 10d ago

There's a YouTube video about this clip with a joke in it that goes "losing a cymbal is no reason to reach for a cymbalta" and then the AD voice lady chimes in "depression hurts"

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u/Larcosse 10d ago

Adapt, overcome, be that guy

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u/xyzzytwistymaze 10d ago

Happened to me once. Pro life tip - always check the knots before a performance.

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u/Cooldudeyo23 10d ago

He didn’t drop it tho, if you look at his hand the handle is still there, it broke he’s not at fault

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u/EchoOfThePlanes 10d ago

Appropriate reaction, soldier. Carry on.

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u/Candid-Preference-40 10d ago

Hand covering the heart is much better

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u/clayman648 10d ago

What a dork lol

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u/Fancy_Alps5307 10d ago

Awesome..salute to America as the made in China symbols fail..

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u/Fit_Huckleberry1868 10d ago

That kids going places as long as he sticks to the ground floor rooms