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“Hell No”: 50 Times This Online Group Made People’s Palms Sweat With Just Images
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We often have a physical response to watching others in danger, even if we ourselves face absolutely no threat, and the subreddit r/SweatyPalms proves it.
Created back in 2012, this online community now boasts 2.3 million members who constantly share footage of people's stunts on tall skyscrapers, close encounters with wildlife, and everything in between.
So, we invite you to join us in scrolling through some of the subreddit's most popular posts and see which of them elicit a reaction from you. Let's test our limits!
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#1
Active Volcano Looks Like Damned Souls Being Dragged To The Depths Of Hell
Wood Carver 3 years ago (edited)
One presumes this is where the subterranean flaming pit of punishment myth originates. Easy to see how people who already poorly understood the mechanics of the fire hole would come to that conclusion.... also that is scary as hell 😳 would not stand
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#2
In 1990, An Accident Caused A British Airways Captain To Be Sucked Halfway Out Of The Cockpit. The Crew Held Onto Him For 20 Minutes As The Copilot Made An Emergency Landing. The Pilot Survived And Made A Full Recovery
#3
Diver Sitting On The Edge Of Underwater Sea Cliff
RandomPerson 3 years ago (edited)
Oh, thalassophobia! Its been a long time since I've seen you old friend!
#4
Getting Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed Is Not An Option
#5
Let Me Quickly Nope Out Of Here
Krastina Dimitrova 3 years ago
I think this is in Ginnie Springs Florida, at least there is a sign just like this one in the spring there.
#6
Some Final Destination S**t
Bill Swallow 3 years ago
Looks like the Jupiter Mining Corporation has gotten off to a good start with their pickup trucks. But it's going to a long road from there to the mining ship 'Red Dwarf'!
#7
Talk About Sweaty Palms. Astronaut Bruce Mccandless Taking The First Untethered Space Walk
#8
Gorilla Family Checking Out Wildlife Photographer
A dude who likes to drum 3 years ago
Heh this one I kinda like they seem nice at least this family is
#9
9 Lives
#10
Safety Standards In The 1960's
Maureen Sullivan 3 years ago
Exactly what my mom would do “back in the day” when driving with us and had to hit the breaks a bit.. Those were the days.
#11
I’ve Been Told By Employers That My Current Linkedin Photo Makes Them Nervous
#12
This Ofroad Trail
#13
Hell No
#14
Climbing The Hua Shan, China. The Old Path
#16
My Hobbies Are Smoking Weed And Rescue Stray Dogs In The Woods
#17
Someone's Illegal Pet Tiger Got Loose In A Houston Neighborhood
#18
Extreme Camping
#19
Glass Bridge In China Breaks During High Winds
Menacing Duck 3 years ago
Imagine being on that bridge and your hear cracking sounds underneath you...
#20
Dropped My Phone On This & Had A Huge "Whew" Moment When It Didn't Fall In. Drove Off & Realized My S Pen Is Missing 20 Minutes Later. Came Back To The Scene Of The Crime And Couldn't Believe My Luck
#21
I Looked Over The Edge Of A Building In NYC And Saw This Crazy Reflection [oc]
![I Looked Over The Edge Of A Building In NYC And Saw This Crazy Reflection [oc]](https://static.boredpanda.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/65045e9e93807_b54zx7c19om41__700.jpg "I Looked Over The Edge Of A Building In NYC And Saw This Crazy Reflection [oc]")
#22
Alex Honnold Free-Soloing The Walls Of El Patrero Chico. Mexico, 2014
Sue Denham 3 years ago
Please be one of those fake shots and he's really crawling on the ground?
#23
Brown Bear Sneaks Up On Kid Who Actually Does An Amazing Job At Staying Calm Thanks To Dad's Help
Miss Frankfurter 3 years ago (edited)
And who helped dad stay calm? Calm enough to be recording/taking photos while your son is being eyed as lunch?
#24
This Is The Kind Of Sh#t We Have To Deal With In Aus. I Hate Huntsman Spiders
deforge 3 years ago
Despite their often large and hairy appearance, huntsman spiders are not considered to be dangerous spiders. As with most spiders, they do possess venom, and a bite may cause some ill effects. However, they are quite reluctant to bite, and will usually try to run away rather than be aggressive.
#25
Imagine If He Didn't Check
#26
That's Kinda High
A dude who likes to drum 3 years ago
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
#27
Bears Are Not Welcome Customers
#28
Why Would Anyone Attempt This
Yeet_girl360 3 years ago
You'd be surprised the amount of stupid things people do for "wows" and "oOoOos". . .
#29
A Bear Running Upstream, A Little Too Close
Interesting_Astronaut 3 years ago
dont judge, when you are hungry you also sprint to the fridge
#30
Installing A Glass Rail On Every Floor
#31
Spelunker Gets Stuck In A Partially Submerged Cave Section
Yeet_girl360 3 years ago
He is extremely lucky cause he was able to turn around and go back.. but still...
#32
Florida Citizenship Test
#34
A Tourist Sitting On Top Of The Pedra Da Gávea Mountain, Brazil
A dude who likes to drum 3 years ago
Yeesh some people just seem to disconnect from common sense sometimes 🙄
#35
Photographing My Friend In An Abandoned Theme Park
Miss Frankfurter 3 years ago
Friends don’t let friends walk out on way high up rollercoaster tracks just to prove how stupid they both are.,
#36
This Photographer Is Playing A Potentially Deadly Fight Or Flight Game With Polar Bear
#37
Graffiti Artists On 430ft Bridge
#38
Keep Swiming
#39
Always Check The Carabiners
#40
Bear With Me On This One
Miss Frankfurter 3 years ago
Doing my best bear voice impression. “ Just checking to see how your enjoying my river. I’ll be on my way now.”
#41
Professional Climber Uses A “Knee Bar” To Bring Blood Back To His Arms
Tuna Beach 3 years ago
How do you make money as a climber. I thought it was a hobby for zealots.
#42
Who Else Relates??
#43
This Guy Handling Those Giant Wasps
#44
Skydiving From A Hot Air Balloon
#45
Saw A Bentley Parked Like This In Zurich And It Immediately Gave Me Anxiety
#46
Amazing Jump
#47
Breathtaking View
#48
Descending Only By Stair Frames
#49
Longways Down
#50
On The Edge
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zena bena 3 years ago
These pics of peoole risking their lives pisses me off when there are terminal people who would give anything to have their lives and not risk it on stupid adrenalin / tiktok fame
Irishwoman abroad 3 years ago
And also a lot of people who would either have to risk their own rescuing them, or clean up the mes afterwards.
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Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
I had to stop scrolling. I am *terrified* of falling from heights. Naturally, tons of people without safety gear, way too high. If needed, I will be in a corner in a fetal position hugging the floor.
Magazine 3 years ago
Me too. So terrified I have given up on flying, unfortunately.
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zena bena 3 years ago
These pics of peoole risking their lives pisses me off when there are terminal people who would give anything to have their lives and not risk it on stupid adrenalin / tiktok fame
Irishwoman abroad 3 years ago
And also a lot of people who would either have to risk their own rescuing them, or clean up the mes afterwards.
Load More Replies... Leo Domitrix 3 years ago
I had to stop scrolling. I am *terrified* of falling from heights. Naturally, tons of people without safety gear, way too high. If needed, I will be in a corner in a fetal position hugging the floor.
Magazine 3 years ago
Me too. So terrified I have given up on flying, unfortunately.
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