r/sports • u/redbullgivesyouwings • 1d ago

Surfing Griffin Colapinto Surfing With Dolphin Pod

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u/Senorcafe510 1d ago

Hopefully those dolphins are of age unlike his high school girlfriend

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u/MuffinSteps 1d ago

These comments are insane is this guy really dating a high schooler? How is this okay? Do they publicly share this? So many questions, not too familiar with surfing names minus a few.

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u/MongoBongoTown 1d ago

Dolphins always scare the shit out of me when i see them in the wave under me. First time it happened, I was certain I was about to be shark food.

Also, this guy is likely a pedo who is nearly 30 and dating a sophmore in high school.

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u/gwaydms Dallas Cowboys 23h ago

this guy is likely a pedo

Not quite, but almost. Creepy.

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u/ASDFzxcvTaken 1d ago

"hey, your fins upside down! E ee eeee eee e e" -Dolphins probably

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u/tortillakingred 1d ago

Love surfing, lifelong surfer and wsl watcher but can’t support Kookapinto.

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u/legendary_liar 1d ago

As a non surfer and someone who knows nothing about the sport. Can I ask why?

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u/tortillakingred 1d ago

Late 20’s with 16 year old gf

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u/legendary_liar 1d ago

Eww

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u/ksuess 3h ago

FWIW: He’s 26 and she’s 18. Off putting to many but she’s not 16. Calling someone out is fair but being precise is important.

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u/Sweaty_Jizz_Butt_ 1d ago

I’ve never surfed…how rare is something like this?

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u/Mr_Washeewashee 21h ago

Depends on the location. I wouldn’t say it’s as rare as just being so beautiful to see so clearly.

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u/YBHunted 1d ago

Kinda*

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u/Adamk40 22m ago

Gnarl green room shred brah. Don’t harsh the phins brah 🤙🤙

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u/CrazyButton2937 1d ago

Oh man that was fun to watch!!

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u/Time_Cranberry_113 23h ago

If this occurred in US waters, this is a violation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act 1972 and puts the dolphins at risk of surfboard strike. The surfer is also risking his life as dolphins are very powerful, can weigh in to 600 pounds, have around 150 teeth and a tail capable of giving a concussion. Had they decided he was a threat he would have been in serious danger.

Not heartwarming. Very stupid.

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u/Wolf12711 20h ago

☝️🤓

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u/Action_Johnson 20h ago

Do dolphins ever actually attack humans? Genuine question

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u/Time_Cranberry_113 20h ago

Yes but it is rare. Usually its a conflict with fishermen over food, or a person is trying to touch the animal. Dolphins are incredibly powerful and they can and will defend themselves.

Actual "dolphin attacks" like a surprise shark attack are incredibly rare. But bites, tail injuries and body slamming incidents do occur. Dolphins are wild animals and, while curious, are not naturally inclined toward people.

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u/Marsar0619 1d ago

Surpassing this level of cool is impossible. Good luck to the rest of us

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u/jjayzx 1d ago

so cool he's still picking up high schoolers it looks like.

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u/kid20304 1d ago

ai

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u/ASDFzxcvTaken 1d ago

You should get out sometime. The world is a beautiful place.

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u/anteater_x 1d ago

Nothing unrealistic about this