Because if they fell forward, they would land in the boat!
By moving faux wood. Rimshot
Because when people fall off of 'em, they yell AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLPPPP!!!!!!!!
It knocked him cold.
Because the wives had to get on board somehow.
It's made of stern stuff.
Because he was always below a C
Cause if they rolled forwards, they would still be in the boat.