When an individual person lays down, in a straight, face first position in an unusual place, whilst someone else takes a picture of this. These pictures are often used as profile pictures. Very popular in Australia, although frowned upon because of an unfortunate death involving a multi-story apartment and a window ledge.
dude, see that fence there, im going to plank on it, take a picture.
Aw man, i got some great planking photos
Aw man, i got some great planking photos
by detreblig May 26, 2011
laying down in your stomach facing the ground, looking as awkward/dead as possible Artitsts of this exciting sport have a creative nature. This sport is not illegal but frowned upon as "the man" of society thinks its of naughty behaviour however competitors in this nail biting sport think its the balls
guy 1: "man that guy is doing some awesome planking"
guy 2: "dayyyyyuuum"
competitor: *keeps on planking*
guy 2: "dayyyyyuuum"
competitor: *keeps on planking*
by ={D May 22, 2011
Q: When should you plank?
A: When you're board.
I have to put the word "planking" here too apparently.
A: When you're board.
I have to put the word "planking" here too apparently.
by Mister Doob June 29, 2013
When one lies in a stiff horizontal position (sometimes naked) on random objects or in random places. Eg) Walls, hedges, fire hydrants, cars, fences, lights, signs, trolleys etc. Usually accompanied by someone who takes a photo and posts it on the internet.
Catherine: dude can we go planking next week end in the city?
Emma: yeah that's MADD! Let's plank on the mcdonalds drive though sign!
Emma: yeah that's MADD! Let's plank on the mcdonalds drive though sign!
by Shrimpyy May 15, 2011
Planking is a simple yet effective procedure.
When performing a Plank:
1/ You must always lay face down, ensuring your face remains expressionless for the duration of the Plank.
2/ Your legs must remain straight, and together with toes pointed.
3/ Your arms must be placed by your side, held straight and fingers pointed.
4/ You must make it known that you are Planking. Saying 'I am Planking' will usually get this across. Sternly announcing it will ensure a good result.
5/ Your safety should always be considered. Properly thought through Planking procedures should always go to plan. Never put your self at undue risk.
6/ Every Plank that is captured must be named.
When performing a Plank:
1/ You must always lay face down, ensuring your face remains expressionless for the duration of the Plank.
2/ Your legs must remain straight, and together with toes pointed.
3/ Your arms must be placed by your side, held straight and fingers pointed.
4/ You must make it known that you are Planking. Saying 'I am Planking' will usually get this across. Sternly announcing it will ensure a good result.
5/ Your safety should always be considered. Properly thought through Planking procedures should always go to plan. Never put your self at undue risk.
6/ Every Plank that is captured must be named.
by handsomedanbeatsworking May 17, 2011
Planking, increasingly popular in Australia, involves people lying flat on their stomachs in various and sometimes dangerous settings and then posting photographs on the Internet.
"Australian police say a man who plunged seven floors to his death from an apartment balcony was participating in the Internet craze of 'planking.'...Queensland state police Deputy Commissioner Ross Barnett told reporters that the dead man, aged in his 20s, fell from a balcony railing while a friend photographed him before dawn on Sunday in Brisbane city." - Washington Post, May 15, 2011.
by pcjr May 15, 2011
Planking is where you take a picture of yourself laying on some obscure object as stiff as a board. It is all about having fun and coming up with some really neet stuff. Also, its a new viral craze.
by sunkan May 18, 2011