Trust Fall: Prevention by Proxy Case Studies

Real Case Studies

Here are some actual, totally-not-made-up case studies of people who tried to prevent trust falls gone wrong:

Case Study 1: The Overconfident One

Mr. Johnson, age 32, attempted to prevent a trust fall by standing on a chair and shouting "I'VE GOT THIS!" at the top of his lungs.

Result: He still fell over.

Case Study 2: The Cautious One

Mrs. Smith, age 41, attempted to prevent a trust fall by doing 47 different safety checks before even attempting it, including but not limited to:

• Checking the floor for slippery substances
• Covering the area with a fireproof mat
• Donning a hazmat suit

Result: She still fell over.

Case Study 3: The Distracted One

Mr. Lee, age 29, attempted to prevent a trust fall while playing Pokémon Go on his phone.

Result: He still fell over.