Len Cannon Tries Boxing, Rodeo Clowning, Truck Driving, and More | Len at Work
KHOU 11September 5, 202520 min293 views
36 connectionsΒ·40 entities in this videoβRodeo Clown Training
- π€‘ Len Cannon attempts the dangerous job of a rodeo clown, learning from veteran barrelman Leon Coffee.
- β οΈ He experiences the intense physicality and danger of being in the barrel with a 1,500 lb bull named Little Brother.
- π₯ The experience leaves him feeling like he was hit by a freight train, vowing never to do it again.
Commercial Truck Driving School
- π Len trains at Houston Community College's commercial truck driving school to learn how to handle an 18-wheeler.
- βοΈ He practices the challenging gear shifting process, experiencing difficulties with both upshifting and downshifting.
- π§ 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
- π½ Len dons a kilt to learn window washing from Ben Thompson of the company Men and Kilts.
- β¨ He discovers the technique required to avoid streaks and smudges, improving his skills under the sun.
- π¨βπΌ The company's unique branding with kilts is highlighted as a memorable advantage in the business.
High-Performance Driving Course
- ποΈ Len experiences the exhilaration of driving on a racetrack at MSR Houston with professional instructor David Bowcar.
- β οΈ He learns that high-performance driving courses teach crucial skills for avoiding everyday driving disasters.
- π Despite only reaching 85 mph on the straightaways, Len receives an "11 out of 10" rating for his performance.
Boxing with George Foreman
- π₯ Len receives boxing tips from former heavyweight champion George Foreman, learning hand wrapping and basic moves.
- π¨ He practices jabs and the one-two punch on a heavy bag, and attempts the speed bag for coordination.
- π Len spars with George Foreman III, finding his opponent too big and strong, and humorously suggests boxing nicknames.
Food Truck and Restaurant Experiences
- π Len helps out at the Filipino Fusion food truck "Lip and Patty" on the UFH campus, prepping plates and handing out orders.
- π¨βπ³ He apprentices with Chef Ryan Hilderbrand at Trinity Restaurant and Bar, learning the intense heat and prep work involved in a professional kitchen.
- π¨ Chef Hilderbrand shares tips for home cooks, emphasizing simplicity, tasting, and seasoning.
Makeup Application and Demolition Work
- π Len learns the seven steps of makeup application from Kim Roxy, focusing on revealing natural beauty.
- π He successfully applies makeup to a client, surprising both himself and the client with the results.
- ποΈ Len then tries his hand at demolition, operating an excavator to tear down a small house, finding it powerful and fun.
- π§ He also operates a Bobcat for cleanup, surviving the experience without major incident, though a fence is damaged.
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Rodeo ClownBull FightingCommercial Truck Driving18-WheelerWindow WashingMen and KiltsHigh-Performance DrivingRacetrack DrivingBoxingGeorge ForemanFood TruckFilipino CuisineRestaurant KitchenMakeup ApplicationDemolitionExcavator Operation
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