Human Cannonball fired for FEAR of flying...

So I find myself reading a story about the fine Cottle and Austen Circus firing one of its employees , Todd Christian "The Human Cannonball"

It seems Todd is a lifelong daredevil and injured his knee while performing the stunt, the Cottle and Austen Circus, decided that for his own safety he should receive specialist training at a space centre in Brazil. (or some mental health clinic somewhere)

But Old Todd refused to go, despite clearly being the right NUT for his job at the circus. The thought of a flight to Rio de Janeiro, somewhat longer than a toss across the inside of some tent , was just too much for him.

“I know it sounds silly because I’m a human cannonball, but I don’t like long flights, and if I’m on a plane for a long time I start to panic.” he said yesterday from Scotland, where the circus is touring. OH YA TODD , MAKES PERFECT SENSE TO ME...

Anyways, CIRCUS FIRED TODD FOR NOT GOING TO RIO....

Mr Christian is now discussing a claim for unfair dismissal with his lawyer. He has been replaced by Diego Zeman, a Brazilian performer known as Diego the Human Rocket. Unlike Mr Christian, Mr Zeman has taken the specialist training course which helps him to deal with the G-force that goes with the job.

“I feel sorry for Todd but being a human cannonball is what I have always dreamed of doing and I’m very happy ” said the Human Rocket when questioned about the situation.

Its nice to see that both Diego and Todd got to experience what so many people never get the chance to THE PERFECT JOB...and for those of you playing at home...

The Record Human Cannonball. "The record distance for firing a human from a cannon is 175' in the case of Emanuel Zacchini in the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1940. His muzzle velocity was 145 mph. On his retirement the management was fortunate in finding that his daughter-in-law, Florinda, was of the same caliber." THERES ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE IT SEEMS...