R.I.P. Evel Knievel

An American Legend passed away on Friday as Evel Kneivel died, ultimately losing a three year battle with cancer. Though I have always been fascinated by Evel Knievel and his jumps since childhood, I never thought of why all of his highlight reels were of his unsuccessful stunts. Now it seems like a no-brainer: humans have an innate interest in the failings of others, whether it be breaking vertebrae and ribs while trying to jump over a fountain at Cesar's Palace or just getting voted off in your favorite reality show (finally!).

I think one YouTube user put it best when he suggested that Evel Knievel, upon arrival to Heaven, would hop on a motorcycle and proceed to jump over the Pearly Gates (without injury, of course).