The act of lying face down on an object while remaining rigid much like a plank of wood. Often, a photograph is taken of this act and posted on social media outlets. Often performed by lying on objects which are either completely awkward or dangerous, such as a basketball hoop or the middle of a road. The origins of planking can be traced back to the "lying down game" which has its roots in Japanese Anime.
Kyle: "Mike, I'm going to go planking on that stop sign over there!"
Mike: ".... dude, you're a faggot, no I will not take a picture of you being a douche bag."
Kyle: "But I will get so many comments on this picture of Facebook!"
Mike: *bertstare*
Mike: ".... dude, you're a faggot, no I will not take a picture of you being a douche bag."
Kyle: "But I will get so many comments on this picture of Facebook!"
Mike: *bertstare*
by YaboyMike November 21, 2011
Get the Planking mug.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 December 11, 2011
Get the planking mug.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 October 6, 2011
Get the Planking mug.The act of having one's picture taken while lying down flat as a "plank" on some surface, generally in a public place.
by Bod_of_a_God October 8, 2011
Get the planking mug.Lying face down on the ground with arms to the side of the body in unusual places to get a ''wtf?'' from people who are not accustomed to this activity.
Many plankers will take pictures of their planking and post them to the Internets to arouse laughter.
Some idiots might plank in unsafe places, resulting in stupid injuries.
Many plankers will take pictures of their planking and post them to the Internets to arouse laughter.
Some idiots might plank in unsafe places, resulting in stupid injuries.
Danny: Hey Drogo, did you hear what happened to Viserys?
Drogo: No, what did your idiot brother do again?
Danny: He was planking on train tracks and got hit by a train.
Drogo: Stupid Dragon.
Drogo: No, what did your idiot brother do again?
Danny: He was planking on train tracks and got hit by a train.
Drogo: Stupid Dragon.
by tincel1372 October 13, 2011
Get the planking mug.The act of lying flat on your stomach, arms to your side, all extremities straight back, all in posing for pictures to put on Facebook or other social networking sites
by HACKAMUH October 31, 2011
Get the Planking mug.the ability and skill in which one uses to plank larger or more challenging obstacles for the humor or entertainment of the internet or for people watching
person 1-"I saw bob the other day plank a ledge 50 feet up overlooking the downtown area"
person 2-"Yeah that guy has some real plankability"
person 2-"Yeah that guy has some real plankability"
by F.M.P July 9, 2011
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