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Soccer, Soccest.

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I want this to be real. But it can't be real.

Ian Chillag

10:09 AM ET | 02-22-2008 | permalink

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Why can't it be real? I believe! Didn't you see Shaolin Soccer? ;)

Sent by Summer | 2:20 PM ET | 02-22-2008

I don't think it's impossible for this is real. It is amazing what people can do with a lot of practice and some natural ability. The video actually reminded me a lot of free-running/parkour.

Martial artists also do some similarly amazing things. Here is an example:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xlfb4H0iww
I didn't have time to find a better video.

Sent by Brian | 2:24 PM ET | 02-22-2008

george warshington once beat the entire british parliament in a soccer match.

Sent by matty | 2:25 PM ET | 02-22-2008

That's almost as cool as Shaolin Soccer. Almost.

Sent by Greg | 3:20 PM ET | 02-22-2008

totally real

Sent by troye | 12:52 AM ET | 02-26-2008

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