This Happened: Man Crashes His Jetpack On Live Local News Segment

You know the old TV adage: Never work with children or animals. Why? Because they’ll get crumbs and hair everywhere, require frequent naps and will likely drop a deuce in your briefcase. Basically: They’re unpredictable and, thus, incredibly difficult to work with. Well, guys, we may have to add “jetpacks” to that list. Never, ever work with jetpacks. Especially not on live television. Unless you want to end up with an unintentionally hilarious viral video. In which case, knock yourselves out.

In the following video, please enjoy what happens when “John” attempts to fly his jetpack for a live Fox Five Morning News segment during the San Diego Yacht and Boat Show. And know that, yes, you are an awful human being for laughing at this:

h/t Gizmodo via BuzzFeed

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