TV: Cheating death on the Slingshot at the Florida State Fair

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

And no, I didn't really scream that much on the Slingshot, that horrific bungee menace at the Florida State Fair. ABC Action News cameraman Frank "Let's get Sean fired!" Barrera was just having some smartaleck fun with the bleeps.

WATCH THE HORROR.

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