If you ever needed proof that Missouri family gatherings can go from wholesome to hospital trip in about five seconds flat, this story delivers. One Missouri man’s Thanksgiving celebration took a brutal turn when a harmless party game turned into a full-blown medical emergency, and it happened in front of his in-laws.
According to the post, James Weishaar was celebrating the holidays in St. Charles County, Missouri, surrounded by family and food, when someone suggested a classic party challenge: a game called “Eat the Bag.” The rules are simple but wildly humbling. Players must lower themselves toward a paper bag on the floor and bite off a piece using only their mouth, no hands, knees, or other body parts touching the ground. Just feet, balance, and pure willpower. Unfortunately for Weishaar, his ambition outpaced his femur.
As he bent down to take his turn, something went very wrong. Instead of a lighthearted laugh and a small chunk of paper, he felt a sudden twist followed by a loud and painful break. Weishaar reportedly suffered a spiral fracture in his femur, also known as the thigh bone the largest and strongest bone in the human body. If that can snap during a living room party game, none of us are safe.
Missouri Man Breaks Leg During Family Game Night
The room went from laughter to panic almost instantly. Family members quickly realized he couldn’t stand, couldn’t walk, and was in serious pain. Emergency services were called, and he was rushed off to the hospital while the rest of the family processed what just happened.
Later, Weishaar shared an update letting people know he was doing okay, all things considered. Doctors repaired the break by inserting a metal rod into his femur and securing the bone with bolts so it can properly heal. It’s a long recovery process, but he’s on the mend.
And honestly? This is the kind of story that feels so painfully relatable. The spirit is willing, but the knees are not. Somewhere along the way, we all forget that our bodies don’t bounce back like they used to, especially when party games are involved.
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“I was not ready for this,” one person commented. “This is so wild,” another declared. “My body feels like it was struck by lightning,” said a third shocked viewer. “I can never unhear that!” a fourth comment read.
In the end, this Missouri man walked away with a wild Thanksgiving story, a reinforced leg, and a very strong warning for the rest of us: maybe just skip the games that require Olympic-level flexibility after age 30.
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