Cooooool!: A Real-Life 'Up' Inspired Hot Air Balloon

This is a hot air balloon inspired by 'Up'. You know, because it looks like the house and balloons from the movie. Come on, this really shouldn't be that hard to understand. Unfortunately, I can tell from the look on your face you're actually having trouble comprehending. "I'm holding back a fart." Or that.

Hit the jump for a couple more shots and get your up, up and away on.

Thanks to V, who, based on the tips she sends me, I'm 95% certain spends all day surfing Imgur.

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