Leap and the net will appear

I’ve heard and seen this quote several times in a variety of settings. When I do hear it, I imagine myself staring down at the ant-like people on the ground while standing on a high ledge. I’m nervous, sweaty, anxious, scared, and trying to brace for the inevitable impact when I hit the ground.

If someone told me to “leap and the net will appear,” I’d probably tell him or her to get lost, but probably using much more profane language than that.
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