Actions have consequences. You are "saved" by your own actions, your "works".
Sadly there's this persistent belief that people can do anything and there will be that "invisible hand" to get them out of some snag. Or an invisible airbag down within the canyon as they make their leap of faith.
Most of the time that hand never appears (if it did it would be more likely one finger) and the "bag" is nowhere to be found. Most people don't get pulled away or bounce up from harm. Most just go squish.
There's a reason why there are "Darwin Awards". Fortunately most humans would rather not be a winner. Some survive and go on to be within the next Jackass film. Most people know what's safe and dangerous out there and live long and happy lives, with some watching those Jackass films.
We have brains to determine what's good and bad for ourselves. Use them! :-)
As for the Jackass films and series, I'll keep watching those as long as they show up within the $4 bargain bin. I'll admit my own curiosity regarding the perversity of the human species on that outer fringe. No harm there, though admitting this may show a lapse of judgement on my part.
Oh well. I'm only human. Sometimes I just gotta see the carnage itself and have the good sense not to become a part of it.
--Bekki
Combating functional illiteracy with latex-clad drama since the '80s, because old video games rule!