12 GIFs that prove skipping is not for you

Ever thought ‘Hey! I know what might be fun… Skipping!‘ No, stop right there. You’re not going to look like million dollar baby, not even five thousand dollar baby. Let us explain why, with GIFs.

1) First, whilst in your head you look like this….


Pretty girl skipping

2) The majority of us are more likely to look like this.


Girl skipping, manic smile

3) And she’s one of the luckier ones.


Flaming skipping rope

4) Most of us will probably struggle to get started.


fire rope slip

6) Some opt for the long build up.


immdiate fail

5) Others lack the basic understanding of their own physical capabilities


rope slip

6) Some invite their friends to join in


Three people skipping

7) Whilst others are lucky enough to have helpful spectators.


Skipping rope and bouncy ball

8) Bypassing animal rights laws, you might also want to skip with animals.


Skipping Bear

9) Or if you don’t have a circus bear to hand, you could recruit many dogs.


dogs skipping

10) Skipping is also a great way to ruin any camping trip to the woods


Skipping rope trip

10 & 11) Just don’t forgot the most important rule of skipping (using a skipping rope).


Backflip fail

Rope trip

12) Ultimately, practice makes perfect!


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