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Planking is an activity, becoming more and more popular in various parts of the world. Planking consists of lying face down in an unusual or incongruous location. The hands must touch the sides of the body, toes must be pointed - and most importantly a photograph of the "planker" MUST be taken and posted on social media websites for the rest of the world to enjoy. Plankers compete to find the most unusual and original locations in which to plank. The more public the location the better - and group planking (or if you're really creative, FLASHMOB PLANKING) scores extra points and is strongly encouraged.
Don't worry - there's nothing to get. Planking is an ideal opportunity to weird out unknowing bystanders. By joining the rising planking movement you're a part of something - something big! Don't believe me? Already, over 400,000 people have conveined on Facebook to share their love of planking. Yes, it's really happening. Are you with us?
Planking is claimed to have been invented by Gary Clarkson and Christian Langdon in 1997. It first became popular in North East England, and later all of Britain by the summer of 2009. Planking made the news in September 2009, when seven English doctors and nurses working were suspended for planking while on duty. Planking soon spread to the rest of the world where it has also been known as "playing dead" in South Korea, "à plat ventre" (on one's belly) in France, "extreme lying down" in Australia and "facedowns" in Ireland.
As noted above - the more unusual and daring the location, the better! Notable planks have been photographed atop poles, roofs, vehicles, McDonald's arches, bike racks, stairs and more! Let the planking begin, friends! Have fun and don't hurt yourself in the process. You could end up like this guy.
