Face Plant

The falling of a person on his face without having having used his hands or arms to soften the blow

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After an unprecedented autumn face plant by the CFL Eskimos, and the nine months of Edmonton Oiler agony from Chris Pronger's treachery to Ryan Smyth's defection, I was more than ready for the distraction of working on my fantasy-league baseball team.

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She said: "Just as Jennifer Garner stepped out, I said: 'Wouldn't it be awful if she fell over?' and she skidded, narrowly avoiding a face plant.

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Even though it was February, we bundled up enough to enjoy base activities such as snowshoeing, an exhilarating snowmobile ride across a frozen lake and a short, but memorable, dog sled ride that included a face plant when I failed to properly lean into a sharp curve.

Second thoughts about the last frontier

How the lady overseeing the lift managed to keep a straight face as we slid off for a few seconds only to catch an edge and do face plant after face plant in the snow at her feet, I'll never know.

Travel: Beauty and the piste; Soaring temperatures and slushy snow couldn't stop Jess Hybert enjoying the sun-kissed slopes of La Plagne

So many threats face plant life that it is possible to write entire books about them.

Uprooted

A couple of years went by and I got pretty good at skiing until my left ski tip started crossing over the top of my right, which causes an immediate face plant. I thought I was just getting too confident or something.

SNOWBOARDING with MS

And of course, there was that epic face plant that landed her in a wheelchair.

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An Atlanta Hawks cheerleader had to be carted off the court on a stretcher after suffering a nasty face plant during one of the team's cheering routines.

Atlanta Hawks Cheerleader Carted Off On Stretcher After Face Plant [VIDEO]

Just as he looked at me, I slipped and did a face plant in the mud.

That bites

Family activities include making a Valentine's card; football skills, demonstrations and workshops; discover how everyday household items can be transformed into beauty treatments; wacky face plant potting; health checks and advice, plus refreshments will be available.

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Plus, I already watched Dev Dogg face plant numerous times jumping down El Toro.