Apparently this video was on ebaumsworld like a million years ago, but I didn’t see it then, and now it’s new again because of 5 Fast 5 Furious! Yay! You can watch the video below. It stars a young Vin Diesel, sporting a headband and jheri curl, starring in an instructional video about breakdancing. It
‘s every bit as awesome as that sounds. Finally, we know where C-Tates learned all his incredible moves!
Some other interesting facts about Vin Diesel you may not know…
1. His real name is Mark Sinclair Vincent.
2. He worked as a bouncer for the now-defunct NYC nightclub Tunnel.
3. He’s a twin; his brother, Paul works as a film editor. [Moviefone]
Some interesting fake facts you may not know about Vin Diesel:
He’s a natural red head.
He actually drives a Miata
He has a separate stylist just for vests
Contrary to his Match.com profile, he’s never even been kitesurfing.
His one ironclad rule for prospective partners: Must love cats.
He regularly calls Live Links to meet new singles in his area.
He has a unique physiology that allows him to digest cigarettes
He’s an original shareholder of Jordache.
He always bets on black.
Favorite phrase: “That’s my jam.”
He has a pet bunny named “Foo Foo Diesel.”
He is a noted Model Railroad Hobbyist, and every quarterly Lionel Trains newsletter contains a sidebar written by him called “Diesel’s Depot”. He’s currently in a copyright infringement battle with a lesbian bar over the name.
He wears a life jacket in the bath tub.
Diesel was actually his second choice — Jessica Parker was already taken.
As an avowed germophobe, he’s a proponent of the “whole body bump” as an alternative to handshakes
He drinks a flirtini after every workout. Shaken not stirred, three cherries.
He invented “raising the roof” in 1987.
Every year on his birthday, he orders a Fudgy the Whale from Carvel but never picks it up.
He never misses an opportunity to sing “Walk Like an Egyptian” at karaoke. The regulars hate him for always bumping them.
He wears Croc sandals around the house, but always refers to them as “my kicks.”
He has another brother, Todd Diesel, an assh*le frat guy that works in commercial real estate.
He refers to all acquaintances as either “tiger” or “hoss.”
-Thanks to the incomparable Burnsy and Robopanda for the help researching this list.
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Vin Diesel drives an automatic and makes shifting noises with his mouth, and sometimes anus.
His favorite author is Judy Blume.
I was in tears reading this. Mostly due to my crippling pollen allergies but partially to the Vinny D facts.
The nut kick on the worm at 1:52 is always good for a laugh.
Vin Diesel is president of the Team Jacob Local 401.
He carries a tampon with him in case he comes across someone who has been shot.
He is afraid of earwigs.
Vin Diesel doesn’t “get” Gary Busey facts.
Don’t ask Vin for help moving next Saturday; you know damn well he spends the first Saturday in May making his world-famous kettle corn.
Hammer Time when he shits, Electric Slide as he wipes.
So THIS is why Fast and Furious 2: Electric Boogaloo wasn’t picked.
He gave Frank McCourt a $30 mil loan, cuz he seems legit.
His grandma thinks he was the best part of both Pulp Fiction and Mission:Impossible and still insists he deserved an Oscar for The Green Mile.
Vin Diesel’s birth mother was renowned character actress Zelda Rubenstein, who remained estranged from him until what she called “Finally, a reason to be proud of my son” – The Pacifier.
He does in fact, live his life a half mile at a time.
Vin Diesel provided the voice of Finger in The Fifth Element, but was left out of the credits in order to avoid having to pay taxes on the NOS he was paid for his services.
He is Kenyan.
He stayed in character during the whole Saving Private Ryan shoot, including after filming his death scene 94 days into the 135-day shooting schedule.
All my best research is done by just making shit up, and I have the college degree to prove it.
Diesel is honored to have MC Hammer officiate at every one of his “East Meets West” fusion barbeques.
Diesel’s favorite comic strip is “The Lockhorns”.
He lost the tip of his left pinky toe to a snapping turtle named Lawrence.
He is revolted by his Nana’s “yogurt breath.”
Vin Diesel once penned a song called “Shiny Dancer”.
Vin Diesel has the largest private collection of pogs. He specializes in Jester Hat Pogs.
He does not keep baby wipes beside the toilet. He does however keep a stack of 8 by 10 glossies of Will.I.Am.
Vin Diesel plays the bow by stroking it softly with a violin.
Vin Diesel wears sleeveless tuxedos with cuffs.
He’s developed a signature energy drink, Octang.
Vin Diesel sucks cock.
I think I misunderstood how this game works.
Vin Diesel has never been to Utah, but he hears it’s beautiful and would like to visit some day.
Vin Diesel sprinkles Creatine on his fries.
He watches Flatliners every Easter. To keep shit real.
Mark Sinclair Vincent won the name Vin Diesel from an amateur wrestler in a game of gin rummy during his church’s “Night in Monte Carlo” fundraiser.
His Facebook status is “Doing Things for My Country.”
Diesel is the site administrator for the #1 internet destination for Airwolf fan-fic.
Vin Diesel can recognize that all the members of Dave Matthews Band are really talented musicians, but they’re just not his cup of tea.
Diesel created his eBay account solely to get rid of his gently used sex swing.
He doesn’t want to split hairs, because his hair split.
Vin Diesel says no to drugs, but has on more than one occasion crushed up and snorted a complete set of Harry Potter Legos
Vin Diesel got his start in Hollywood after locking himself out of his apartment in Hope, Arkansas and just walking all the way there
Vin Diesel refers to all Wendy’s restaurants as “Carrot-top’s House o’ Fixins”
The secret to Vin Diesel’s epic headspins was Soul Glow.
Breakdancing Vin Diesel is actually Daryl Oates after P90X.
Breakdancing Vin Diesel is actually Daryl Hall* after P90X.
I know the world would be a better place with a Daryl/Oates hybrid, but I was sadly mistaken.
Vin Diesel used to play Dungeon’s and Dragons. No joke here its the truth.
If a D&D nerd looks into a mirror and says “Vin Diesel” three times, Vin will appear and teach him to break dance, and how to get the girl.
If three Nerds look into a mirror and say “Vin Diesel” three times, Vin will appear and save the rec center.
If a D&D nerd looks into a mirror and says “Vin Diesel” six times, Vin will appear next to their older brother, and kick the crap out of him for making fun of D&D.
IF a gay dude looks in a mirror and says “Vin Diesel” sixty-nine times, Channing Tatum will appear and mumble, Awww hell, naw!
Favorite rapper? Chet Haze
Vin Diesel thinks a “double entendre” is when you wear two sets of clothing, and does so, often. He fucking loves it.
Vin Diesel went snow skiing once, but only because they let him use a snowboard on each foot.
Vin Diesel writes poetry sometimes, but nothing he’s really ready to show you yet.
Vin Diesel only goes jogging with a camelback full of 5-hour energy, that he makes his assistant wear, so it doesn’t fuck with his tan.