Zakath Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I definitely think it's true now that I have tried putting a penny in a vise, I could quite easily bend it just by pressing my thumb against it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebuck Posted June 8, 2005 Share Posted June 8, 2005 I don't retract my statement, however, I just want to see the video to see how it is done. I don't know you and I meant no offense. If I told you that I could do something like that you should not take my word until you see it ( based on the fact that you don't know me). Looking forward to seeing the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Lane Posted June 9, 2005 Author Share Posted June 9, 2005 Dont take me wrong, I have no problem presenting a video. But the people that are "skeptical" are just not thinking this thru. It is 1000x easier bending it the way I did then with fingers, and I know many could do it if they wanted. Also there is very little leverage from the leather.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 If the man presents a clear video then I don't think anybody should question him. Personally, I'll just take him at his word. I realize there could be sleight of hand tricks on video or immitation pennies but at some point you have to trust the person. A good con man or magician could probably do it in person and hand you the penny and still fake it. Just my opinion... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironorr Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I'm sure it can probably be done. It sounds like more of a feat of pain tolerance and the teeth's resistance to breakage than purely a feat of strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itch85 Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 yeah man lots of milk needed for this task i think :x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milkbone Posted June 9, 2005 Share Posted June 9, 2005 I've heard that 4 out of 5 dentists recommend this feat of strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 I am looking at a bent penny right now. Yes it is doable. Nice feat my friend. Thanks. Have you tried a 60d yet? Oh yes the date on penny 1997. And the penny from 1943 is a war penny made of steel. So now I have three ways to bend a penny now. The best is yet to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Styles Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 So is this a world class feat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 not worth a nickel if ya ask me :)HHAHHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 putting in yer 2 cents dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamidon Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Did it, not hard at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 well, if greg did it, must not be hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Steve Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Dave try it or are you afraid of losing your last tooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 i only have one toothbrush, aitn got any teethbrushes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Lane Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 Thank you Steve, finally people will get what im saying. I did this in the heat of the moment one night, without much problem. Maybe people will now relize its not a world class feat im claiming. Although bending a penny with your hands along is, in my opinion, like no setting a #4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurt Lane Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 Steve your alot stronger then I am so maybe you can do this. I was bending a penny last night back and forth as best I could and if I was just a little bit stronger im pretty sure I could get one to break in half. I got a faily nice crease line going down it! Now that would be nice.. to break one in half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gruelin1 Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 ha ha @ gamidon and dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Crusher Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Kurt, No thanks, bro'..this one's all yours. At my age, I am lucky to still have my teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshindo Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Steve your alot stronger then I am so maybe you can do this. I was bending a penny last night back and forth as best I could and if I was just a little bit stronger im pretty sure I could get one to break in half. I got a faily nice crease line going down it! Now that would be nice.. to break one in half ← I have to say, that'd be something to see! You know what would be hilarious? Leave a half penny as a tip if you get really bad service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersqueeze Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Big Steve - What are the other two ways you have to bend pennies? Let me guess.... 1) gripper handles 2) the bionic pliers you call fingers (?!!?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twig Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 You know what would be hilarious? Leave a half penny as a tip if you get really bad service! ← Especially if you broke the penny right in front of the guy you were tipping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toshindo Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 You know what would be hilarious? Leave a half penny as a tip if you get really bad service! ← Especially if you broke the penny right in front of the guy you were tipping! ← "Well, you were rude, my food was cold and the order was wrong." *Bend, bend, bend, snap!* "And here, keep the change." Awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAHotSauce Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 You know what would be hilarious? Leave a half penny as a tip if you get really bad service! ← Especially if you broke the penny right in front of the guy you were tipping! ← "Well, you were rude, my food was cold and the order was wrong." *Bend, bend, bend, snap!* "And here, keep the change." Awesome ← Yes!! That rocks! I'll try that the next time I have a crummy waiter! RL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zakath Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 I tried snapping a penny in a vise, wit a plier, just for documentation. It took 8 bends, where every bend was about 100-140 degrees until it snapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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