To prove to you that I'm not scared out of my wits when I jump, I'm gonna yell Geronimo loud as hell when I go out that door tomorrow!" Eberhardt kept his promise, and the cry was gradually adopted by …

May 20, 2025 · “Geronimo!” is an exclamation most commonly associated with jumping out of airplanes. That’s because the first person to say it did so while (you guessed it) jumping from a plane.

Feb 11, 2022 · You may have heard some people yelling "Geronimo" as they jump from a high spot, or you may have even done it yourself a few times. But have you ever wondered why people do it and …

Why Do People Yell Geronimo? The exclamation is always used when we’re about to do something daring, adventurous, or exciting, like jumping off a waterfall or taking a leap of faith. It’s a fun way to …

Q: Why do people shout 'Geronimo!' when they jump off something high or do something else dangerous? Was this an Apache battle cry, or a reference to something the historical Geronimo …

Jun 1, 2016 · We are all just normal people, wanting to step outside our comfort zone, and do something amazing. So if you are looking for that extra bit of courage, then harness the energy of your inner …

Jun 20, 2022 · It seems like a pretty random thing to yell when jumping from a bridge, cliff, or plane, but it’s actually from the military tradition of paratroopers yelling it as they jumped from a perfectly good …

May 17, 2013 · "The custom of yelling "Geronimo!" is attributed to Aubrey Eberhardt, a member of the U.S. Army's parachute "test platoon" that demonstrated the feasibility of parachute troop drops at …

Mar 21, 2025 · These days --although it's fallen somewhat out of fashion-- people shout "Geronimo" at the beginning of an attempt at doing something brave or courageous. A battle cry, of sorts.

Feb 4, 1993 · One day as he was about to leap out of a plane during a training exercise, he yelled “Geronimo!” to his fellow troopers “to prove that he had full control of his faculties,” to quote the...