Today's Youth: The Dizziest Kids Ever
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Little Kids Go Round and Round
As toddlers, we love to spin until we get dizzy and fall down. Some love it more than others, but I haven't met or had a kid yet who didn't do this at some point in their young, little lives. You've seen them, figuring out how to do nothing but take the steps that will turn them round and round and round. Or, you've been the parent who spun your child, reveled in the resulting giggle and laughed yourself as your child clamoured:
"Again, Daddy! Again, again, again!"
Children learn to spin themselves all over the place - on swings by twisting the links, on the sit-n-spins we buy them, on a slick tile floor as they lay on their back. There's something about feeling dizzy as a kid that makes us smile and feel free and floating....like we've finally figured out how to fly.
Photo used under Creative Commons from JoshShulz.How we Get Dizzy
It's all about the ears
Inside our ears is a mechanism called the vestibular system that senses how fast our head is moving and in what direction. It works to maintain our balance by constantly sending this information to our brain. When we spin ourselves rapidly, the mechanism in our ear can't send signals fast enough for the brain to keep up and hence, we lose our balance.
Edgar Lee Masters
Swing photo used under Creative Commons from 1littlearmywife.
Sky photo used under Creative Commons from epsilon.
Why We Spin Ourselves Dizzy
When spinning on a swing and looking up at the stars,
the only thing on our mind is the view of the sky.
We have not another care in the world.
Because we can. Just us,
our body, heart and soul
testing the laws
of nature.
To entertain ourselves.
We were not meant to be idle
for long and, when - as children -
we've sat still for more than a minute,
invisible gremlins crawl up our sides,
grab an arm and spin out the pent-up energy.
Sky photo used under Creative Commons from Brian Auer.
Yes, this is sweet and all, but are these the dizziest kids EVER? Nope. The dizziest kids ever are coming right up!
Spun on a Dining Chair
Awww...still sweet and innocent.
Dizzy Competition
Appears getting dizzy has now become a competitive event.
Get Dizzy and the NFL
Really, the NFL should consider the addition of a spinning rule before every kick-off. I think that would add a whole new challenge to the game.
Mix with Water and Stir
Boy, golf, too, would have a whole lot more appeal if this was how it was played regularly.
Should Have Never Given Her a Bat
She is the most persistent bat spinner I've ever seen. I think she wins the prize for dizziest kid ever.
Getting Dizzy on an ATV
As we grow, we learn to spin on other things, skis, skates, and ATVs.....
Gees - and Not Just Kids!
But we can't let today's youth take all the credit, I suppose. Some of their role models and pets do a pretty good job of getting dizzy themselves.
The Big Payoff
Perhaps all that spinning will culminate in a future achievement. Like this young figure skater who created a brand new spin in Australia and was given the opportunity to name the spin herself. "Kayla's Catch" performed by the artist. She, however, has mastered the art of the spin without getting dizzy.
Your Thoughts
Are today's youth the dizziest kids ever?
"Few of us get dizzy from doing too many good turns."
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wishfulthinking777 May 24, 2010 @ 10:59 pm | delete
- Beautiful Lens! You put so much research and effort into this. I come from a medical background, so it is nice to see a lens with pertinent quality information on the subject!
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drifter0658
Oct 15, 2009 @ 9:40 pm | delete
- This lens came at the right moment for me. I needed the giggle I got as I was watching all those kids spinning. Spinning was a huge part of my childhood and sometimes I think I spun out of control, thus some of the head scars.
I have never forgotten this, and doubt that I ever will.
Smell the smoke from the burn-out blessing?
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Spook
Aug 4, 2009 @ 12:39 pm | delete
- From a kid on I was always hopeless at this and was dizzy in seconds. As an adult never tried it much apart from some party themes as am already dizzy enough with my ears.
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Hope Aubergine
May 13, 2009 @ 4:36 pm | delete
- Oh my goodness...I'm still laughing! What is it about seeing someone go daft that just makes me laugh 'til the tears run...? I have a friend who can't contain the laughter when she sees someone fall; she's not proud of her behavior but the absurdity of it just sets her off every time.
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Mickie_G May 2, 2009 @ 4:08 pm | delete
- You are a true master!
I am too old to do dizzy stuff. It is something in the inner ear! Years ago at a carnival, I rode a ride that went in circles and got really nauseated!
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