bottoms up - addendum
One might be under the assumption that the hole is generally filled with water, enough to buoy one slightly. The analogy changes rather drastically in the absence of that factor.
It hurts a lot more to hit the bottom of a dry hole after a long fall.
There is the possibility of finding bits to grab on to, but the chances that such things will halt the descent and provide an opportunity to reverse it are slight. One’s best hope is to attempt to orient themselves in such a way that these things don’t become jagged, bludgeoning obstacles; these slow the fall, erstwhile making it more painful. Thinking about how far off the bottom is, and consequently how much momentum one has gained and has yet to gain, can be depressing. Avoid this.
The most striking difference is the disproportionate amount of effort required to get back out of the hole. But, if the fall doesn’t kill you, staying at the bottom will.
Ok, this one is hard to tell if your being literal or not. =P
Comment by Nef — September 15, 2008 @ 11:44 pm
Metaphorical. Painfully so.
Comment by Karma — September 15, 2008 @ 11:49 pm