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'Jackass' star Johnny Knoxville was badly injured during a stunt that was meant to be a tribute to Evel Knievel, and it's what the daredevil injured that makes it even more painful. During an attempt to learn how to do a backflip on a motorcycle, Knoxville says the stunt went terribly wrong and he suffered a major injury to his groin area. (He's pissing in a bag right now)
The Jackass explains all on his official blog:
"Just got back from Oklahoma where I was shooting Mat Hoffman’s tribute to Evel Knievel. Had a ball, too, even though I almost lost my own balls in the process. Don’t want to give too much away because the tribute airs Feb 23rd on MTV, but let’s just say before letting Travis Pastrana teach me how to do a backflip on a motorcycle I should have had him teach me to ride one first. Heh-heh…bad for me, good for our viewing audience at home. Have to go now. Have to empty the piss bag on my leg that I have to wear for the next two weeks until my torn urethra heals. Ouch, and see you on the 23rd. By the way, lots of great stuff in the Evel Knievel tribute besides my trip to the hospital—lots!"
Keep up the good work Johnny!
"I know I've got a lot against me: I'm White, I'm Protestant, I'm hard working. Don't you have an Amendment to protect me"? Archie Bunker