In 2012, over 2,000 Koreans gathered to watch a man pitch a 24-man army tent by himself after he claimed on an internet forum that he could do it in under two hours. The event even attracted corporate sponsors. The man succeeded, taking about an hour to pitch the tent by himself.
In 2012, over 2,000 Koreans gathered to watch a man pitch a 24-man army tent by himself after he claimed on an internet forum that he could do it in under two hours. The event even attracted corporate sponsors. The man succeeded, taking about an hour to pitch the tent by himself.
> The T24 Festival, also known as the T24 Social Festival, was an event on September 8, 2012, in the Yangcheon District of Seoul, South Korea, during which former soldier Lee Kwang-nak was challenged to set up a 24-person military tent single-handedly in under 2 hours. The demonstrative event was organized by Lee after he had stated online on August 30, 2012, that he could do it alone, thus provoking disbelief from others; customarily, such a tent is erected as a team effort, usually by eight soldiers or more, rarely fewer.
> Specifically taking place at Shinwon Elementary School, the T24 Festival drew over 2,000 people and involved corporate sponsorships, widespread media coverage and online attention, and high-profile attendees including the singer Lexy.
TheSn00pster on
I pitch a tent like that every time I see Anna Kendrick…
Sea-Election-9168 on
Being rather stout, I was always selected to raise the center posts for my unit’s GP Medium. Not really difficult. I’ve lifted heavier things.
hmondkar28 on
Imagine being the guy who bet against him… ouch
The_Infinite_Carrot on
I could do that. I just don’t fancy it today.
Rusty-Dildo-Inside on
That’s some random shit
Nigis-25 on
That’s a 24-man tent?! I mean in Finnish army you have tents half of the size and even more ppl inside.
Deliriousious on
I feel sorry for the people in the army who suffered because of this.
Why have 24 people do it when it’s clearly proven one guy could do it.
nmole10 on
This is the Korean version of watching a guy eat an entire rotisserie chicken.
namair on
Well I’m no expert but he seems to have done it uder 60 seconds as per your video.
Minions-overlord on
Dude took an hour and 29 mins. But he stopped during it to post online, pose for pictures etc, he knew he was gonna do it.
ChewyChagnuts on
This should be an Olympic sport. Not specifically the tent-pitching, but the event of ‘having to prove internet forum claims’. It would be awesome watching people either fail ridiculously or alternatively there would be spectacles like this where people achieve feats that we thought were wildly outlandish claims!
Bawhoppen on
Is this what they do in Korea?
sillysalmonella87 on
I guess this is entertaining to them because of compulsory service? Like, most dudes in their country have done this and can relate, but never tried alone?
Kenny070287 on
Goddamn that forearm
Astonishing_Queef on
I really don’t see what’s so impressive about this
But then again I camp a lot, and have set up a lot of awnings, tents and gazebos for events
Idk, it doesn’t seem that big of a deal. Just time consuming
sx88 on
That is interesting
sx88 on
I pitch a tent most mornings without even using my hands 😜
Je_me_rends on
This is the hell yeah-est shit I’ve seen today.
blaubart90 on
Oh wow thats quick
Makere-b on
Seems slow to me.
skinnycarlo on
Just missing 5 o’clock charlie
Responsible-Swan-521 on
2010s – simpler times. I miss them.
Select_Asparagus3451 on
Fun!
thegearboxofa95civic on
imagine saying you can do something and 2000 people turn up IRL like “bet, show us then”
mal73 on
Love how he cheers to the crowd before the camera pans up showing a flyover from fucking commercial airliner like that’s a normal thing to happen
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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T24_Festival
> The T24 Festival, also known as the T24 Social Festival, was an event on September 8, 2012, in the Yangcheon District of Seoul, South Korea, during which former soldier Lee Kwang-nak was challenged to set up a 24-person military tent single-handedly in under 2 hours. The demonstrative event was organized by Lee after he had stated online on August 30, 2012, that he could do it alone, thus provoking disbelief from others; customarily, such a tent is erected as a team effort, usually by eight soldiers or more, rarely fewer.
> Specifically taking place at Shinwon Elementary School, the T24 Festival drew over 2,000 people and involved corporate sponsorships, widespread media coverage and online attention, and high-profile attendees including the singer Lexy.
I pitch a tent like that every time I see Anna Kendrick…
Being rather stout, I was always selected to raise the center posts for my unit’s GP Medium. Not really difficult. I’ve lifted heavier things.
Imagine being the guy who bet against him… ouch
I could do that. I just don’t fancy it today.
That’s some random shit
That’s a 24-man tent?! I mean in Finnish army you have tents half of the size and even more ppl inside.
I feel sorry for the people in the army who suffered because of this.
Why have 24 people do it when it’s clearly proven one guy could do it.
This is the Korean version of watching a guy eat an entire rotisserie chicken.
Well I’m no expert but he seems to have done it uder 60 seconds as per your video.
Dude took an hour and 29 mins. But he stopped during it to post online, pose for pictures etc, he knew he was gonna do it.
This should be an Olympic sport. Not specifically the tent-pitching, but the event of ‘having to prove internet forum claims’. It would be awesome watching people either fail ridiculously or alternatively there would be spectacles like this where people achieve feats that we thought were wildly outlandish claims!
Is this what they do in Korea?
I guess this is entertaining to them because of compulsory service? Like, most dudes in their country have done this and can relate, but never tried alone?
Goddamn that forearm
I really don’t see what’s so impressive about this
But then again I camp a lot, and have set up a lot of awnings, tents and gazebos for events
Idk, it doesn’t seem that big of a deal. Just time consuming
That is interesting
I pitch a tent most mornings without even using my hands 😜
This is the hell yeah-est shit I’ve seen today.
Oh wow thats quick
Seems slow to me.
Just missing 5 o’clock charlie
2010s – simpler times. I miss them.
Fun!
imagine saying you can do something and 2000 people turn up IRL like “bet, show us then”
Love how he cheers to the crowd before the camera pans up showing a flyover from fucking commercial airliner like that’s a normal thing to happen
*Are you not entertained*
Cool T-shirt 😅