David Blaine holds his breath for 17 minutes. On Oprah. I understand the backlash in the past few years against him because, you know, since he’s crazy. But this is truly impressive. Holding your breath underwater is something we’ve all tried and that’s the best thing about this. It’s not some awkward feat involving him hanging from a tree with one arm for two weeks. Apparently there’s some sort of rule that lets you suck on an oxygen tank for up to thirty minutes before attempting the breath-holding record, but 17 minutes is still 17 minutes.
April 30, 2008