Lightning Bolt

A mockery of a once core brand. What a shame.

What A Rat!

I was doing a Google search for "Laird Wipeout" and this came up. Draw your own conclusions, but I'm firmly in the "Blame Laird" camp.

Barrel of His Life!

As surfers, we see waves everywhere. This guy just got the barrel of his life!

Eunic!

This move could have only ended in castration.
Photo sent in by reader Alan, taken by Jesse Ellis Photography.

The Legend of the Dancing Queen

So there is this very vocal attorney (redundant, I know) who is determined to get the world on SUP's. He apparently rules the day at a certain SUP BB, but also surfs regularly at the break where I grew up surfing.

Anyway, this guy is (reportedly) absolutely clueless when it comes to etiquette in the lineup, controlling his board and equipment, etc. He is known as the Dancing Queen!

Dancing Queen, are you ready for your closeup?

Photos reader rickoray.

What Are You Wearing?

Limp wrist, silly fashion...this guy's got to be from South Beach.

Pic from surfpartycruise.com.

#1

Yes, the best from the archives right here. Enjoy!

#2

Sniff. Kaserone photo.

#3

This one was originally sent in by Frank Booth, although I'm not sure if he actually took the picture. I didn't realize that Santa Claus was so mean to kooks.

#4

Kaserone from Daily Bread submitted one of the best head-dips that I've ever seen.
The bigger question is: Did he make it?

#5

This guy is f@cked!

#6

In all honesty, this is probably my favorite but I couldn't put it at #1. If you analyze it, that's an impressive amount of spray considering his weight!

Throw this guy a hamburger! Pic originally sent in by Rick, I think.

#7

Classic OB clusterfuck!

Photo Joe Ewing

#8

This fantastic adventure brought to you by the San'O Bad Boys Club.
I bet both of these turkeys are now riding SUPs.

#9

What's going to work? Teamwork! I love the symmetry, the Internet Strength Man, and that girl's flexibility!

Enjoy the weekend...more YDD favorites next week!

#10

Keg bellies, enemas, chaos...it's what makes surfing so fun!

Photo from insidebreak.com

Looking Back, Then Moving Forward

I thought that it would be nice to do a little warm-up before moving ahead, reminding everyone of some of the best material YDD has shown and getting the juices flowing once again. Over the next couple of weeks, I'll be posting what I think were the Top Ten YDD photos.

Here are a few that didn't make the cut:

All but the top photo are courtesy of Kaserone from DailyBread.

OK, We're Back

The 5th of July is always a bit of a shocker. Do your part and help clean up our beaches.

If you'd like to send in material, hit the link on the sidebar to the right!

Mic check....testing one, two....testing one, two....

It looks like I may be dusting off the ol' blog in July. In my time away, I've racked up enough good Karma to offset the damage that I'll do in the coming years.

Click the link above if you've got any pictures that you'd like to submit for future posts.

See you soon!
WYD

Done

Thanks for the time, but my time here is done. Final photo sent in by KaserOne, although he didn't tell me where it came from. Be well!
- WYD

Is This The End?

I'll let you know on Monday...in the meantime, reader Jason may have sent in a pic that simply cannot be topped!

Do You Believe In Karma?

Background Part 1: As many of you know, I've been struggling with an tendon injury in my elbow for almost 2 years now. I haven't surfed in 14 months (with the exception of a 30 minute paddle on New Years Day to watch the sun rise - wavecount =2) in an effort to heal. While I've made progress, I'm still not able to surf.

Background Part 2: Since the inception of this site, it's been misunderstood by many. The original intent was to recreate the joy that I got every month when I flipped to the back of Surfer Magazine and took in the "Extra". Those photos made me laugh, induced a feeling of shock, or created a simple feeling of amazement at one particular moment in time. My intent with this site was certainly not to be malicious (OK, maybe a little bit when posting SUP stuff).

Theory: My wife has never liked my "blog". In fact she thinks that its mean and has brought me bad Karma. Today she suggested to me that if I were to discontinue this blog, my arm would heal. Crazy? Maybe there is some truth to it?

Question: What do you think about the theory? Feedback welcomed. Isn't Karma created by one's true intent, or is the the perceived intent? I'm on the fence, but leaning in her direction.

Needle D

Reader copeland sent this in...found on some guy's facebook page.

Jaws

Jaws Wipeout Reel 2009 from ACL Productions on Vimeo.

Thanks to reader Andy for the link.

BushPig

I was searching for surf injuries on The Google and this came up. The BushPig is not just a descriptive word for that girl you hooked up with after a few too many VB's in the outback.

Fruit Boots

CocoHeaddip...

...is the name of my new band. Photo J. Hall.

The Goods!

OK, thanks to reader Jeff I now love SUP! mmmm.

False Crack Medivac!

What a tease. Looks like Daily Bread isn't out of here after all. Sorry for getting some of your hopes up. Here's one from Newport in the last couple of days.

- Daily Bread Out!

Maybe he's looking for drama? a pat on the back? but KaserOne has left the blogosphere. Enjoyed your site J.

Splash!

Another nice one from Joe Ewing.

Roof Drop!

Reader Rick sent this one in with the caption "Falling Off The Roof". Yesterday.

Seal

How does this even happen? Photo Joe Ewing.

Jaws + SUP + Tow In = Hilarity

Friday Fun With Lion Gamez

This photoshop had me rolling. Posted by "gaiasdad "on the Surfermag BB.

Bandito!

Sent in by reader Jake, found at Funny Junk.

Keg Tipping!

Thanks to reader Jesse, I now know what it looks like when a keg falls over.

Pitch Man!

Reader Rick caught this moment on film at his local break. I thank him for sharing!

Don't Slip!

This guy is moments away from a vasectomy. Damn! Photo by "william" and found in the surfline user photos by reader Alvie666.

San'O Two

Yesterday's post prompted reader rick to send in some of his best San'O footage. When I first watched the video, I thought it was in slow motion...until I got to the slow motion footage! Thanks Rick!

San'Oh No!

San'O is a timeless location. I'll bet that I can roll up in the year 2050 and see this exact image! Photo found by reader Keenfish, somewhere on Surfline.

I Thought It Was For The Core?

Apparently, I've been given some bad information. I thought that SUP was about strengthening the core and exercise? Instead, as this video proves, it's just a way to see how boring one can make water-related sports on a big board. Reader Jacob sent this in with the words "God I hate sup." I can't disagree with him.

Help!

Reader Copeland needs a caption for this picture that he sent in.

Stoke of a Father!

Thanks to reader Randy for the pic. While not a donkey shot, it still brought me joy as I hope to share the waves one day with my own daughters.

Saturday Special

I normally don't post on Saturdays, but was feeling guilty for missing yesterday due to the Tequila Flu. I like to call this one the "Fish Diss". Photo Joe Ewing.

2009 - A Year In Review

This picture sent in by reader Stuart says it all. It was the year of the McConaugheyDonkey. To see him using a LionGamez land SUP stick tops the cake. Let's hope that 2010 brings better days! Happy New Year to you all!

Knock Knock

knock knock
who's there?
banana

knock knock
who's there?
banana

knock knock
who's there?
banana

knock knock
who's there?
orange
orange you glad I didn't say banana

Pics courtesy of Daily Bread.

Santa Didn't Bring Me...

...the paddle that I asked for. I guess I won't be joining The Club this year.

Three...

...days left in the year. Photo Joe Ewing.

Donkey Dialogues I

Enjoy this short film about two young, impressionable lads looking to be cool. Created by me.