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Tama2U's avatar

I was actually there when Evil Knieval attempted and failed to jump the Snake River canyon. Lots of hype then dismal and near fatal failure…yep, sounds familiar.

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Kathleen Weber's avatar

I had a soft spot for Evil. I like people who try extreme things, but not with the fate of millions at stake.

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bruce somers's avatar

I broke a lot bones because of that crazy bastard, I think I was 7 when he jumped the fountain at Caesars,took me to at least 30 years old to figure out I wasn't indestructible.

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