Because if they fell forward, they would land in the boat!
I'll start it off: Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The Ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent.
So his feet wouldn't fall asleep.
Because is they fell forward they'd land in the boat.
Sir Ender
Men, get on the boat.
You don' want your boat to be full of leeks.
Because if they fell forwards they’d still be in the boat.