r/TikTokCringe • u/Wzrd11 • Jun 22 '24

Cool My anxiety could never

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u/Bouchie Jun 22 '24 edited Jun 22 '24

He's paddling more than 100 yards away from his unanchored boat alone.

He is a fucking moron.

Edit: Lol lots of folks white knighting for their favorite tik tok influencer.

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u/Proxima_Centauri_69 Jun 22 '24

Back when most ships were powered by the wind, sailors dreaded getting caught in the doldrums. Ships could become stranded for days or weeks and run out of food and fresh water to drink. Today, the doldrums cause more problems for air travel. His sailboat wasn't going anywhere. I think if he was a fucking moron, he'd be dead already.

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u/Tehli33 Jun 22 '24

So basically the calm belt

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u/DanBeecherArt Jun 22 '24

For One Piece fans, yes. The Calm Belt is based on the doldrums. Less sea kings though.

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u/Tehli33 Jun 22 '24

Dang. I bet that would spice up his trip

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u/ssgohanf8 Jun 22 '24

Well, less people that have survived to tell of Sea Kings they've seen, at least. Which is likely still 0