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Even the most flexible viewer is likely to wince at this one. The body position looks alarmingly uncomfortable, as if the routine briefly turned into a demonstration of what not to do on ice. Pain may be the first reaction, but the sheer awkwardness quickly brings the humor with it.
Figure skating asks athletes to test the limits of balance and flexibility on a slippery surface, which is already an unreasonable hobby when you think about it. Photos like this reveal exactly how thin the line can be between impressive and painful. Here, that line appears to have vanished completely.
