Shoelace Slingshot

I spotted a tall sneaker resting by the front door and darted straight for it! Long, stretchy white laces were dangling all the way to the floor. Naturally, I grabbed both ends, planted my feet flat against the rubber toe cap, and leaned back with all my weight! The knot gave a sudden creak, stretched tight, and then whoosh—it snapped free of its loose loop and catapulted me backwards right across the slick wooden floor! I skidded to a halt on my belly, laughing so hard my ears flopped forward. Those bouncy strings are incredible!