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So I was with my kids at the park the other day. They wanted to go on the swings so naturally I got on with my job (one arm per child - push away). After they'd lost interest and ran off I jumped on myself and you know what? They're pretty good fun.

Was going to title this "Swinging is fun" but, well....

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[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 30 points 1 year ago

There's a park next to my house and, before the COVID-19 lockdown, I saw a young woman (mid twenties) drive up to the park and swing for about an hour, then leave. I always thought she was on to something.

[–] Seraph@kbin.social 19 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Could have been worse and titled it "Swinging is fun for kids and adults"

[–] Oneeightnine@feddit.uk 10 points 1 year ago

Fun for the whole family!

[–] just_squanch_it@lemmy.one 15 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just don't try laying on your belly. Does not work as an adult.

[–] Track_Shovel@slrpnk.net 7 points 1 year ago

This is how farts are made

[–] giriinthejungle@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

My adult swinging friend, try the slide too if you ever get a chance. Also brilliant.

[–] Che_Donkey@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 year ago

Was going to title this "Swinging is fun" but, well....>

Well, you're a dad so this would have been totally acceptable (and expected)

[–] Bloodwoodsrisen@lemmy.blahaj.zone 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Swings were always some of my favorite. When we had one attached to the tree in the front yard I'd try to touch the leaves with my toes. Currently, the only issue stopping me from using a swing is hating going outside and to places

[–] Oneeightnine@feddit.uk 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I mean I feel that. Unfortunately my kids actually like going outside. I don't understand it myself but..

[–] Bloodwoodsrisen@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I'm also not allowed outside without having been sprayed down with some OFF. Without it i get bitten 30 times within 20 minutes!

[–] DarthBueller@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

OFF that proceeds to sweat into your eyes with 20 seconds of going outside, because it’s 8000 degrees and 1500 percent humidity.

[–] oddspinnaker@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I’m not sure how I forgot about this particular feature of OFF, but you nailed it.

[–] Kolanaki@yiffit.net 2 points 1 year ago

I'm so big, I feel like I'll end up breaking the chains/seat. 😭

[–] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Why would they not be fun as an adult?

[–] dandroid@dandroid.app 2 points 1 year ago

It started making me motion sick around the time I turned 18. :(