February 14, 2026
David called—your server’s down
The Sling: Humanity's Forgotten Power
Ancient rock-flinger crashes a tiny site, sparks marshmallow memes and island flex
TLDR: A fan-run site for the ancient sling exploded in popularity, reviving interest in this simple, historic thrower. Commenters joked about AI-proof hobbies, groaned about the site crash, cheered marshmallow practice, and flexed Mallorcan history, debating whether this is sport, heritage, or just peak David-versus-Goliath fun.
An old-school weapon just hijacked the timeline. Slinging.org, a passion project promising the definitive hub for the ancient sling, lit up after readers discovered that this two-cord, pouch-and-pebble thrower can reportedly fling ammo farther and faster than a bow. Founder Chris Harrison invited a community to revive the craft—and the community showed up so hard the site got “hugged to death,” as one commenter sighed. Newcomers piled in via a viral YouTube rabbit hole, with one quipping it’s the perfect hobby “for when I’m finally replaced by AI.” Translation: the apocalypse can wait; we’re flinging rocks first.
The vibe swung from wholesome to historic fast. One beginner bragged about marshmallow ammo and that “primordial fascination with spinning objects,” while a proud Mallorcan dropped lore about island slingers so legendary the Greeks named them after it. Another commenter just winked, “I like how far we took this idea,” and posted a video escalation. Mini-drama flickered over bold claims that slings out-range bows: skeptics side-eyed, diehards flexed, everyone agreed it’s basically David vs. Goliath-core. Is this a sport, a history lesson, or a renaissance fair with better wrist action? Whatever it is, the internet’s throwing its weight—and a few marshmallows—behind it today.
Key Points
- •Slinging.org aims to be a comprehensive resource for slinging, founded by Chris Harrison.
- •A sling consists of two cords and a pouch, enabling mechanical advantage for long-range throws.
- •The sling can exceed 1,500 feet (450 m) in range and 250 mph (400 kph) in projectile speed.
- •Historically, the sling often outperformed the bow in range and rate of fire, relying on user skill.
- •The sling’s prominence declined after the Roman Empire and was surpassed by the 15th century, yet remains in use by enthusiasts.