Len Cannon Tries Boxing, Rodeo Clowning, Truck Driving, and More | Len at Work
KHOU 11September 5, 202520 min293 views
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- 🤡 Len Cannon attempts the dangerous job of a rodeo clown, learning from veteran barrelman Leon Coffee.
- ⚠️ He experiences the intense physicality and danger of being in the barrel with a 1,500 lb bull named Little Brother.
- 💥 The experience leaves him feeling like he was hit by a freight train, vowing never to do it again.
Commercial Truck Driving School
- 🚚 Len trains at Houston Community College's commercial truck driving school to learn how to handle an 18-wheeler.
- ⚙️ He practices the challenging gear shifting process, experiencing difficulties with both upshifting and downshifting.
- 🚧 Despite the struggles, Len expresses a love for driving the truck, though he doubts he could leave the parking lot.
Window Washing with Men and Kilts
- 🎽 Len dons a kilt to learn window washing from Ben Thompson of the company Men and Kilts.
- ✨ He discovers the technique required to avoid streaks and smudges, improving his skills under the sun.
- 👨💼 The company's unique branding with kilts is highlighted as a memorable advantage in the business.
High-Performance Driving Course
- 🏎️ Len experiences the exhilaration of driving on a racetrack at MSR Houston with professional instructor David Bowcar.
- ⚠️ He learns that high-performance driving courses teach crucial skills for avoiding everyday driving disasters.
- 👍 Despite only reaching 85 mph on the straightaways, Len receives an "11 out of 10" rating for his performance.
Boxing with George Foreman
- 🥊 Len receives boxing tips from former heavyweight champion George Foreman, learning hand wrapping and basic moves.
- 💨 He practices jabs and the one-two punch on a heavy bag, and attempts the speed bag for coordination.
- 😅 Len spars with George Foreman III, finding his opponent too big and strong, and humorously suggests boxing nicknames.
Food Truck and Restaurant Experiences
- 🍔 Len helps out at the Filipino Fusion food truck "Lip and Patty" on the UFH campus, prepping plates and handing out orders.
- 👨🍳 He apprentices with Chef Ryan Hilderbrand at Trinity Restaurant and Bar, learning the intense heat and prep work involved in a professional kitchen.
- 🎨 Chef Hilderbrand shares tips for home cooks, emphasizing simplicity, tasting, and seasoning.
Makeup Application and Demolition Work
- 💄 Len learns the seven steps of makeup application from Kim Roxy, focusing on revealing natural beauty.
- 👍 He successfully applies makeup to a client, surprising both himself and the client with the results.
- 🏗️ Len then tries his hand at demolition, operating an excavator to tear down a small house, finding it powerful and fun.
- 🚧 He also operates a Bobcat for cleanup, surviving the experience without major incident, though a fence is damaged.
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