Visited the Jumping Rock at Lake Travis and noticed something off

I drove up to the Jumping Rock at Lake Travis last Saturday for the first time in years, and there was a guy there filming everyone who jumped. His phone was propped on a tripod and he was asking people to sign a waiver. Is that spot turning into a viral fame trap now?

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taylor.amy1mo ago

Last time I was there like two years ago nobody was filming, so I figured it was still a low-key spot. I've heard people complain about influencers ruining places and always rolled my eyes, but watching a guy with a waiver clipboard definitely changed my mind on that. It just sucks when a place you've been going to since high school turns into someone's content farm.

patricia_schmidt141mo agoMost Upvoted

omg that's literally what happened to my friend Sarah at this tiny waterfall we used to go to. she showed up last summer and there was a whole crew with ring lights and a sign-in sheet for waivers. totally killed the vibe.

the_piper22d ago

A WAIVER CLIPBOARD?? That's absolutely INSANE. Like are they actually worried someone is going to sue them for slipping on a wet rock while they're trying to get a perfect shot for their sponsored granola ad? I can't believe people are literally signing legal paperwork just to access a natural swimming hole. Next thing you know they'll have you fill out a W-2 and a direct deposit form for the privilege of being an extra in their Instagram story. The whole thing is such a slap in the face to everyone who has been quietly enjoying that spot for years.