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  • Scooter Jousting Is The Strangest Thing We’ve Seen In A While [Video]

    01 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Partners, Vespa, Video
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    When I first watched this video, I was certain that I would see John Cleese, or one of the other Monty Python members, jump out from behind a bush at some point.

    I was mistaken, but that doesn’t mean I find it any less strange or silly.

    In defence of the jousters, they have at least gone with Vespas as their choice of steed, although that may be the last prudent decision seen below.

    Before we go to the wonderfully dated video, let’s get some insight via Ride Apart:

    So apparently, 62 years ago, the way to impress a lady jumped back in time a few centuries to an era of damsels in distress, valiant steeds, and knights in shining 100-lb armors. No, this isn’t 1275 but rather 1957 and the two men in the video are about to joust.

    The only upgrade afforded in this “modern day” version of the sporting event? The horses have been replaced by two-wheel steeds—Vespas to be specific.

    Everything else from the armor, the lances to which on of the ladies attaches her scarf, and even the “page boys” is replicated to various degrees of historical accuracy.

    I suppose that to some, watching a game of cricket would appear equally as absurd. Ever tried explaining to an American how a match can last five days and still not have a winner?

    Anyway, here’s your look at scooter jousting from way back in 1957:

    Marvellously silly.

    Would I pay to watch duellers zooming up Bree Street, joustings stick in hand and ready to do battle? You know what, I think I would.

    Would I pay full price for a Vespa, in order to ensure that I stood the best chance of winning? Don’t be daft – I would mail Seth (editor@2oceansvibe.com) and tell him I wanted a sweet deal on a new or used Vespa, and wait for him to hook me up.

    Best of luck with your future jousting endeavours.

    [source:rideapart]

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