In Which I Surprise Trust Fall (Read: Abuse) Tourists on the National Mall

by rachaelgking on April 13, 2010 · 109 comments

Saturday morning, I went to have brunch with my girls, including the wonderful cavy (also my awesome sauce camera woman, give her a hand!) who came to visit us this weekend.

An hour at Matchbox very quickly devolved into an afternoon of assaulting tourists all over Penn Quarter.

Let me ‘splain.

You probably know of my obsession with the show Tosh.0, but you didn’t realize just how far it went. Well, we decided to take his patented Surprise Trust Fall, and use it as an excuse to abuse perfect strangers.

Here’s Daniel Tosh’s original segment:

And here’s how we made it our own.

I hereby dub the “Surprise Trust Fall” as the new “That’s What She Said.”

You’ll see.

{ 108 comments }

1 Ben April 13, 2010 at 9:08 am

I love you so much right now.

Seriously.

The Surprise Trust Fall is going to change my life.
.-= Ben´s last blog ..Oh right… =-.

2 cavy April 13, 2010 at 9:08 am

once again, we’re amazing. YOU’RE amazing. the 13 yr old boys are still my favorite.
.-= cavy´s last blog ..TMI Thursday: Overflowin’ =-.

3 DC Princess April 13, 2010 at 6:59 pm

@cavy, That was you in the porta-potty, yes?

4 Cavy April 13, 2010 at 9:12 pm

@DC Princess, oh Yes hahaha. We spared one tourist because her friend was in the potty and she interacted while we waited. Totes awk.

5 Just A Girl April 13, 2010 at 9:11 am

I had to stop watching because I’m laughing so hard I’m crying. You need to label this shit NSFW.
.-= Just A Girl´s last blog ..Gloria and Janey, part 2 aka Gloria and Janey becomes real life =-.

6 Ashley April 13, 2010 at 9:16 am

I can’t believe people let you fall. Okay, so I can, but I wouldn’t have.
.-= Ashley´s last blog ..Life in the Fast Lane =-.

7 Melissa Blake April 13, 2010 at 9:26 am

You are a genius!! That is the funniest thing I’ve seen all week. The looks on people’s faces is priceless. :)
.-= Melissa Blake´s last blog ..Tales From The Trenches: Tale #31 =-.

8 Travis April 13, 2010 at 9:33 am

Believe it or not, surprise trust falls are the reason I’m losing weight. I don’t want to kill someone when I do it to them. But it’s coming, world. Oh yes. It’s coming.
.-= Travis´s last blog ..Memoir Monday: I’M TIRED OF THESE MOTHER F*CKING SNAKES IN THIS MOTHER F*CKING CHURCH CAMP! =-.

9 pithycomments April 13, 2010 at 9:36 am

I may have been waiting all weekend for this and it was so worth it!
.-= pithycomments´s last blog ..make room for me on Team Coco =-.

10 Berto April 13, 2010 at 9:39 am

That is so so so awesome. I should’ve done that to the person in the other building whose apartment I thought was yours.

11 Kandid Kelli April 13, 2010 at 9:40 am

OMG! That was B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!! If I could I would hug you. I just sent your blog link to my fianee @ work so he could see that… I am positive he is laughing his ass off too… Just sayin…

xo
-K
.-= Kandid Kelli´s last blog .."Sweden" =-.

12 moooooog35 April 13, 2010 at 9:43 am

That was awesome. I especially liked the statue because that guy didn’t. even. move.

Classis.

Now I’m waiting for the ‘Surprise Rim Job’ episode.

Let me know when that one airs.
.-= moooooog35´s last blog ..The Hulk Reads Notes to a Teacher – Episode 1 =-.

13 k8 April 13, 2010 at 9:44 am

Bwhahahah! This is awesome.
.-= k8´s last blog ..The Iguana Infection =-.

14 Amanda April 13, 2010 at 9:45 am

Oh my goodness! That is absolutely fantastic! I love it!

15 Camille April 13, 2010 at 9:46 am

Haha! I’m not sure which was better, the “friends” who let you just fall on the ground or the girl who “got a handful” of your boob!
This was VERY funny! :)
.-= Camille´s last blog ..{Private} =-.

16 Phil April 13, 2010 at 9:56 am

I like it, but if you truly sold out to the STF, you would have allowed yourself to fall to the pavement when no one caught you.
.-= Phil´s last blog ..Phil angered that Playaz’ deaths could potentially ruin Playaz Ball ’10 =-.

17 Rachel April 13, 2010 at 9:58 am

I think my favorite part of this is the fact that you’re wearing a short dress. The potential for TMI there is epic, and I’m shocked we didn’t get an up-the-skirt shot.

But you do realize you have to step it up now, right?

NAKED TRUST FALLS!

Your gym is really open to the nakedness right?
.-= Rachel´s last blog ..Warning: Do not freak out =-.

18 Angel April 13, 2010 at 9:59 am

lmbo you are waaaay braver then me… too funny
.-= Angel´s last blog ..MOnday minute with Ian and of course Vlog style.. =-.

19 bethie April 13, 2010 at 9:59 am

Oh now that’s FUN. I think I’ll see if these Buffalo folks are as friendly as they say they are by bringing the STF to WNY!

20 Kelly April 13, 2010 at 2:57 pm

@bethie, ONLY if you’re in a Sabres/Bills jersey :)
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..Kelly and the Keurig =-.

21 Nickie April 13, 2010 at 10:00 am

Omg, I just died laughing! That was amazing.
.-= Nickie´s last blog ..Why? Seriously. Awkward. =-.

22 LesleyG April 13, 2010 at 10:02 am

Everything I’d hoped for and more!

23 Jane April 13, 2010 at 10:08 am

You are brave and hilarious. That was funny.

24 Tara April 13, 2010 at 10:09 am

That…was…awesome…sauce. Just priceless!
.-= Tara´s last blog ..A Day Late, A Dollar Short. =-.

25 Emil April 13, 2010 at 10:10 am

I think you’re aiming too low. “That’s what she said” is reactionary, a response to a joke, the 2009/2010 equivalent of “Your mom.”

The STF, however, is revolutionary in that it is both the beginning and the end of the joke, the alpha and the omega, a physical manifestation of awesomeness.

I so knew this was coming, but I still laughed my head off and spilled my breakfast all over my office desk. This is so NSFW.

Oh, and you totally need to commandeer this movement: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Surprise-Trust-Falls/354372433412
.-= Emil´s last blog ..Old Friends + New Friends = Great Times =-.

26 maddy April 13, 2010 at 10:12 am

hahaha the guy in the kilt is my favorite
.-= maddy´s last blog ..finds. =-.

27 Tabitha April 13, 2010 at 10:22 am

Absolutely brilliant. My favorite is the guy in the kilt.

Oh, and what program did you use to edit the video? I’ve been looking for something for aaaages.
.-= Tabitha´s last blog ..A weekend well spent! =-.

28 Taylor April 13, 2010 at 10:24 am

Oh my gosh. This MADE my morning, I laughed so hard. Maybe I’ll try this.

xoxo
.-= Taylor´s last blog ..Exhausted =-.

29 Angela April 13, 2010 at 10:27 am

This is pretty much the best thing ever.
.-= Angela´s last blog ..Ten on Tuesday =-.

30 Grace April 13, 2010 at 10:40 am

The woman in the porta potty was the best. She was so freaked out. Very nice.
.-= Grace´s last blog ..Travel Bug =-.

31 imgonnabreakyourheart April 13, 2010 at 10:42 am

I still feel awful that we didn’t catch you. We were off center! We had stuff in our hands! We are bad friends….

32 PQ April 13, 2010 at 10:43 am

One more reason I hate that I was at a stupid wedding this weekend.
.-= PQ´s last blog ..I read. =-.

33 Kristina P. April 13, 2010 at 10:45 am

YOu are INSANE!! And I love you.
.-= Kristina P.´s last blog ..5 K-arat Gold =-.

34 JM April 13, 2010 at 10:50 am

ha! You never cease to amaze me Lilu! I think the port-o-potty lady is my fave. She caught you and then sort of threw you off of her. :) I’m not sure what to categorize that as. :)
.-= JM´s last blog ..National Poetry Month =-.

35 Courtney April 13, 2010 at 10:51 am

*slow clap*

36 mel April 13, 2010 at 10:56 am

hilare!

37 J April 13, 2010 at 10:57 am

I hate trust falls anyway, but to do SURPRISE ONES, on STRANGERS, you got balls, girl.
.-= J´s last blog ..I Annoy Me =-.

38 Tiffani April 13, 2010 at 11:01 am

That was priceless. I’m pretty sure you trust-fall’d an co-worker of mine… You were a block away from my office, I really wish I was there to see it in person.

I have a love/hate relationship with Matchbox…I’ve almost totally given up on them. Its always good food, or good service…its never both at the same time. And when its bad it’s baaaad.
.-= Tiffani´s last blog ..Oh man…you’ve pushed this chick too far. =-.

39 Carissa April 13, 2010 at 11:04 am

BAHAHA I absolutely loved this!!! LOVED IT! And now I have an urge to fall onto strangers. Well, IN the trust fall sense of the word, anyway…
.-= Carissa´s last blog ..Staycations are for Winners, and Post it Note Tuesday =-.

40 Jamie April 13, 2010 at 11:04 am

I expect 372 Surprise Trust Falls in Las Vegas.

41 Phil April 13, 2010 at 3:17 pm

@Jamie,

Well that won’t be much of a surprise, will it?
.-= Phil´s last blog ..Phil angered that Playaz’ deaths could potentially ruin Playaz Ball ’10 =-.

42 Liebchen April 13, 2010 at 11:06 am

Didn’t the Tosh.O clip say you could submit your own videos to the site? I really hope you did.

And yes, I laughed out loud at my desk.
.-= Liebchen´s last blog ..Jam-packed weekend =-.

43 SilverNeurotic April 13, 2010 at 11:07 am

I don’t have enough trust in people to do a trust fall with them. I had to do it once, for marching band. Never again.
.-= SilverNeurotic´s last blog ..Losing You =-.

44 eric April 13, 2010 at 11:35 am

You are hereby granted the title of ‘Genius’, with all the rights and related privileges conferred. Srsly, make a television show or something.
.-= eric´s last blog ..My Bologna (Comune di Bologna) =-.

45 Alice April 13, 2010 at 11:36 am

i can’t believe so many people didn’t catch you! tourists should be sent home for that.
.-= Alice´s last blog ..paintings of the pole: volume 4 =-.

46 April April 13, 2010 at 11:39 am

someone did a surprise trust fall at a bar I was attending and because of that son of a bitch a whole beer got dumped into my new Betsy Johnson bag. Motherfucker.
.-= April´s last blog ..The Fashion Police =-.

47 Randi April 13, 2010 at 11:41 am

seriously just pissed my pants a bit….

i love how the ppl would kinda try to turn their back… but then at the last minute their goodness of the heart took over and they had to catch ya!

though the one i loved most was at the port a potty- that lady was such an AWESOME sport.. she totally stepped up to the game!
.-= Randi´s last blog ..the birdcage =-.

48 SarahBeth April 13, 2010 at 12:10 pm

You’re obsessed with Tosh.0? I just started watching him and he is pretty dang funny!
.-= SarahBeth´s last blog ..Spring Has Sprung =-.

49 Hope April 13, 2010 at 12:19 pm

The porto-potty one is priceless!
.-= Hope´s last blog ..Who Wants a Mustache Ride? =-.

50 Kellie April 13, 2010 at 12:28 pm

The group of boys is my favorite. He moved away from you like you had syphillis! You’d think he’d at least have tried to catch you and do an “accidental” boob grab. Dumb kid. Real dumb. :)
.-= Kellie´s last blog ..I talk a lot about food. Weird. =-.

51 Jeney April 13, 2010 at 12:59 pm

I loved that woman coming out of the port-o-john.

Priceless.
.-= Jeney´s last blog ..IITGI is going to hate this. =-.

52 Lisa April 13, 2010 at 1:10 pm

I like the group of boys that are all “dude, I’m not touching her, YOU touch her.” Kid, a woman is falling at your feet. That shit doesn’t happen often, take advantage. Now he’s going to have shitty relationship karma for the rest of his life….
.-= Lisa´s last blog ..Desiring calm. =-.

53 Olivia Rae April 13, 2010 at 1:21 pm

hahahha omg…tears streaming…. most hilarious thing i’ve ever seen!!! my favorite was the group of teenage guys totally excited but trying to act cool and not show it.
.-= Olivia Rae´s last blog ..califonia: people & food. =-.

54 Kelly April 13, 2010 at 1:31 pm

That was awesome to the awesometh power :-)
.-= Kelly´s last blog ..5th Wedding Anniversary =-.

55 meleah rebeccah April 13, 2010 at 2:01 pm

I am laughing too hard right now! OMG! This is sofa king funny. But, I cant believe some people did NOT catch you.
.-= meleah rebeccah´s last blog ..Doing Things Differently™ – My Week In Review [Part Ten] =-.

56 Cheddar April 13, 2010 at 2:11 pm

Thank you for bringing new meaning to my life. That was spectacular! Tosh.0 + LiLu surprise trust falls = best day ever
.-= Cheddar´s last blog ..TMI Thursday: I’m Going to Hell =-.

57 spleeness April 13, 2010 at 2:18 pm

I thought I loved you before… but that is nothing compared to now that I’ve seen you surprise trust fall on strangers. haha, so awesome!!
.-= spleeness´s last blog ..paralyzed by produce =-.

58 Kristin April 13, 2010 at 2:53 pm

You did NOT ambush someone in a porta potty…OMG. Dying

59 allison April 13, 2010 at 3:01 pm

HYSTERICAL! For Serious! that was hilarious. maybe nashvegas needs some surprise trust falls???
.-= allison´s last blog ..Happy Birthday Aubrie! =-.

60 Lauren April 13, 2010 at 3:06 pm

OMG, I love you, that is awesome!!! It looks like so much fun! The guy in the kilt was definitely my favorite.

I know what I’m doing this weekend!! :D
.-= Lauren´s last blog ..The Great Butt Debate-TMI Thursday =-.

61 Nikki April 13, 2010 at 3:12 pm

The sailor? The kilt? You couldn’t have set that shit up. Classic.
.-= Nikki´s last blog ..Encounter in the produce aisle =-.

62 April April 13, 2010 at 3:53 pm

I want to start doing this RIGHT now. Greatness. I’m pretty sure they think I’m nuts at work.
.-= April´s last blog ..Thank you(s), epiphanies, and a HUGE break-up! =-.

63 Rahul April 13, 2010 at 4:12 pm

Tosh is the man. I was waiting for the shower scene in yours. Didn’t get it. I feel robbed.
.-= Rahul´s last blog ..FAME! I’m Gonna Live For…ah Forget It. Let’s Not Lie. =-.

64 Jules April 13, 2010 at 4:23 pm

OMG! Seriously one of the funniest things I have seen lately! That had me cracking up …… and having to explain myself to my officemate who thinks I have lost my mind. Which, yeah, I probably have. :)

65 Alina April 13, 2010 at 4:31 pm

Oh LiLu!!! I was laughing so had by the third one I had to stop the video. You should try doing that to senator! Since you live in the DC Area I bet you could hit one and not even know it!
.-= Alina´s last blog ..Veteran’s Count! =-.

66 Alina April 13, 2010 at 4:31 pm

Oh LiLu!!! I was laughing so hard by the third one I had to stop the video. You should try doing that to senator! Since you live in the DC Area I bet you could hit one and not even know it!
.-= Alina´s last blog ..Veteran’s Count! =-.

67 JE April 13, 2010 at 4:34 pm

My cousin is an editor with Tosh.0….i’m sure he’d be proud!

68 JE April 13, 2010 at 4:35 pm

My cousin is an editor for Tosh.0….I’m sure he’d be proud!

69 City Girl April 13, 2010 at 5:17 pm

Hysterical to watch and some of the people’s expression’s were priceless! Glad I wasn’t on the Mall, though. With my post-concussion issues, I would have been hurting from the Surprise Trust Fall!
.-= City Girl´s last blog ..Different worlds =-.

70 Suburban Sweetheart April 13, 2010 at 6:02 pm

Based solely on this, you may be the jerkiest person I have ever met.

71 lisagolden April 13, 2010 at 6:24 pm

I shouldn’t have been eating an apple when I watched that! You are too funny.
.-= lisagolden´s last blog ..Unemployment Diary: So What’s It Really Like =-.

72 Citygal April 13, 2010 at 6:53 pm

Kudos to you for being so brave…some of those tourists looks were priceless. Guess they don’t watch Tosh.O?! Losers.
.-= Citygal´s last blog ..It’s dinner, not a date =-.

73 katelin April 13, 2010 at 7:01 pm

this is all sorts of ridiculous and amazing. please make a part 2 to this video in vegas, that would be amazing.
.-= katelin´s last blog ..A lovelypants weekend. =-.

74 The Mercurial Wife April 13, 2010 at 7:37 pm

You’re one hilarious woman! LOL
.-= The Mercurial Wife´s last blog ..The Pimp And His Main Squeeze =-.

75 Alyxmyself April 13, 2010 at 8:36 pm

Suburban Sweetheart, have we met?

Oh, Lilu, you are an amazing girl. I truly love your energy and lust for life. G’wan, girl.
.-= Alyxmyself´s last blog ..Wherein it is a beautiful day. =-.

76 Tessey April 13, 2010 at 8:43 pm
77 Julie @ Wearing Mascara April 13, 2010 at 8:45 pm

You’re AMAZING!

78 Susan April 13, 2010 at 9:23 pm

Holy crap you made my day. I just laughed for the first time today and it was hard.
.-= Susan´s last blog ..time =-.

79 Herding Cats April 13, 2010 at 10:12 pm

Ha! Love it.
.-= Herding Cats´s last blog ..This is Currently My Life. =-.

80 Ali April 13, 2010 at 10:45 pm

Can’t…just…no…words. This shit is GOLD.
.-= Ali´s last undefined ..If you register your site for free at =-.

81 Caz April 14, 2010 at 1:07 am

Ok first: I’m at work so had to watch with the sound off.
Two: Even so, that is the best fricken idea I’ve seen all day. It will definitely be the next TWSS. I make it my Melbourne mission!

xoxo
.-= Caz´s last blog ..Mess Around =-.

82 WatchGirl April 14, 2010 at 1:14 am

Oh my god, you’re my new hero.

83 Ashley -- it's only life April 14, 2010 at 1:55 am

You are my new favorite internet person.

ON THE WHOLE INTERNET!
.-= Ashley — it’s only life´s last blog ..It’s a jet pack, Michael; what could possibly go wrong? =-.

84 Ashley April 14, 2010 at 1:58 am

That is the best thing i’ve EVER SEEN. EVER EVER EVER.
.-= Ashley´s last blog .. =-.

85 Maxie April 14, 2010 at 5:59 am

I swear I commented on this already. I probably was too busy PEEING MY PANTS laughing. AMAZING.

This is why I’m proud to call you my wife.

THIS IS WHY.
.-= Maxie´s last blog ..TMI Thursday: Out with a Bang =-.

86 Tyler April 14, 2010 at 7:24 am

hahahahaha AWESOME!!!!
.-= Tyler´s last blog .. =-.

87 OG April 14, 2010 at 8:19 am

you would figure a group of teenage boys would understand the surprise trust fall. I’m a little disappointed in them. I also enjoy that you put up one clip of you completely eating it.
.-= OG´s last blog ..Let’s pretend it’s still Monday and that this post was made in a timely manner. =-.

88 Jessica C. April 14, 2010 at 9:48 am

Made my day!! How much I love the trust fall (and Tosh.O). Amazing!

89 Skinny Dip April 14, 2010 at 11:08 am

OMG. Laughing hysterically at the The “Porta-Potty” Trust Fall.
Now, every time I use a outdoor portable washroom I’m going to open the door really cautiously & put my arms out just in case there is someone like you waiting to porta-potty-trust-fall me ;)
.-= Skinny Dip´s last blog ..Be my Baby (HAHA, Just kidding) =-.

90 nashe April 14, 2010 at 11:46 am

Sweeet!! Seriously though I don’t know why some of them were so slow on the uptake! I thought everyone automatically reaches out when they hear “Trust fall”!?
.-= nashe´s last blog ..My eyes are not the first to cry. =-.

91 Pauline April 14, 2010 at 2:53 pm

LOL. Better be careful who you do that too. I’m sure there are some dirty pervy tourists out there who might try and “accidently” grab you in the wrong place in order to catch you! ;)
.-= Pauline´s last blog ..Wacky Plastic Surgery =-.

92 Pauline April 14, 2010 at 2:53 pm

LOL. Better be careful who you do that to. I’m sure there are some dirty pervy tourists out there who might try and “accidently” grab you in the wrong place in order to catch you! ;)
.-= Pauline´s last blog ..Wacky Plastic Surgery =-.

93 Wonderful April 14, 2010 at 3:51 pm

HAHAHAHA. best idea ever!!
.-= Wonderful´s last blog ..Five Things: Easy Ways to Help the Planet =-.

94 Paula April 14, 2010 at 3:56 pm

Hands down the funniest thing i’ve saw all day.

Especially the bit when you fell over.
.-= Paula´s last blog ..A SORT-OF GUEST POST . . . FROM MY BEST PAL ROSY! =-.

95 Christina Harper April 14, 2010 at 4:02 pm

I am now going to devote my life to the Surprise Trust Fall. I am now it’s bitch. It commands me.

96 Jessica April 14, 2010 at 10:02 pm

OMG…lol, I cannot stop laughing…I want to watch it again
.-= Jessica´s last blog ..Special Edition: Where In The World (I’ll Be Next Month) Wednesday =-.

97 connie April 15, 2010 at 7:35 am

You are so much fun! :D Although you are lucky no one gave you the good tickling you deserved for that (a defense trick I learned because of my kids pulling stunts like that)
.-= connie´s last blog ..Keeping the Streets Safe =-.

98 Toe April 15, 2010 at 3:15 pm

When I first saw this on Tosh I could not stop laughing. I’m just doubled up laughing my ass off. You are one crazy bish!

99 gabby April 16, 2010 at 4:11 am

I just peed myself. Well done!
.-= gabby´s last blog ..this will be the best weekend in April =-.

100 Tony April 16, 2010 at 9:30 am

Haha…you’re nuts!

And as a side note: how on earth of all the people you tried this on…did only one person try to cop a feel? And it wasn’t a guy at that!

(I totally would cop a feel if anyone did that to me…man or woman.)

101 ListenToLeon April 16, 2010 at 2:49 pm

You, my friend, are HILARIOUS! I’m just glad that most of the people caught you! LOL @ “I got a handful” at the end!!!
.-= ListenToLeon´s last blog ..Who Wants Some Sex Coffee? =-.

102 Lil' Woman April 16, 2010 at 8:18 pm

You give me one more reas9on to puffy heart you!!
.-= Lil’ Woman´s last blog ..#67 – Read The Five People You Meet In Heaven =-.

103 Phil April 17, 2010 at 3:34 am

I watched that segment when it aired and laughed my ass off at the trust falls. Keep them up!
.-= Phil´s last blog ..No. Way. =-.

104 Lucy April 18, 2010 at 3:01 pm

You are crazy, I would never in a million years have the guts to do that!!!!
.-= Lucy´s last blog ..Party Talk! =-.

105 CityGirlsWorld April 19, 2010 at 6:38 am

you. are. my. hero.

Bravo!!

106 Baby Bedding April 20, 2010 at 2:32 pm

I’m not sure which was better, the “friends” who let you just fall on the ground or the girl who “got a handful” of your boob!
This was VERY funny!

107 Baby Bedding April 20, 2010 at 2:33 pm

I’m not sure which was better, the “friends” who let you just fall on the ground or the girl who “got a handful” of your boob!
This was VERY funny!

108 Bing April 21, 2010 at 1:35 pm

Oh my god! That was hilarious. I was trying not to spew my diet coke all over my keyboard. People’s reactions are amazing! And I’m surprised that they only folks who let you fall were your friends! Love it!
.-= Bing´s last blog ..Urban Bar and a Dove VIP Party =-.

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