The annals of sporting history are dotted with instances of special individuals overcoming tremendous adversities, defying all odds, and snatching glory when it loomed as the least likely outcome. And yet even sometimes, just sometimes, certain things happen that eclipse even the most unbelievable of achievements. Like when a world record is broken despite obvious injury and impairment. Or when the rankest of rank underdogs defies a thousand-to-one odds to cross the line in first place. Or when a seagull gets the absolute stuffing knocked out of it and somehow manages to rally and shake it off like a goddamned boss. Despite all looking very dire indeed for the little guy, turns out all he needed was a bit of a lie down to collect his thoughts. A few overs later the crowd roared to life as the seagull leapt back up to his feet, marking a remarkable recovery the likes of which has rarely - if ever - been seen on an Australian sporting arena. This, my friends, is the precise embodiment of the indomitable Australian spirit; that never give up, never say die attitude; the insistence of never whinging or wallowing despite great personal suffering. Sometimes life knocks you around. But if at first you dont succeed, you dust yourself off and try again. Dont wallow and give in. Just get on with the job. We can all learn from this. [brought to you by Emmas Pedestrian news]
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 23:04:07 +0000
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