Failure
Failure noun - The nonperformance of an assigned or expected action.
Stunt
Stunt noun - An act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness.
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- Van Damme subsequently dies because the stunt was rigged for failure.
Source: Wag the Director - Compare Special Effects Failure, where the pretty lights and sounds added to a scene filmed for the production are not up to par, and Obvious Stunt Double, when it's obvious that a stunt double is being used instead of the actor.
Source: Stock Footage Failure -
Failure to complete a stunt, being too scared to attempt it, or placing too low resulted in elimination.The show usually pitted six individual contestants (three men and three women) against each other, but occasionally featured couples or teams competing.
Source: Series / Fear Factor
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