Dan saw an Olympian on TV wearing colourful tape. Now Dan wears colourful tape.
DANPro-athlete knees. Nothing can hurt me now.
Inside Dan's left knee.
FLEXThe tape is protecting us! I feel so… supported! Emotionally!
BLOBIt's sticky fabric, champ. The only thing it's holding together is his confidence.
That evening. Removal time.
FLEXWhy are all the leg hairs packing suitcases?
BLOBHe's about to rip it off in one go. Like a magician with a tablecloth. Except the tablecloth is skin.
One second later.
DANTHE KNEES ARE FINE! EVERYTHING ELSE IS GONE!
FLEXZero knee injuries. One emotional injury.
BLOBNext time: peel it slowly, in the shower, with a bit of oil. Or keep it forever. Like a tattoo.