Is there a human slingshot?

Have you ever wondered if there's a real-life version of the slingshot we see in movies and cartoons, but instead of launching rocks or marbles, it launches humans? It sounds like something straight out of a science fiction novel, but is there any truth to the idea of a human slingshot? Could such a device actually exist, and if so, how would it work? Would it be SAFE for the person being launched, and what potential applications could it have? Let's delve into the world of possibility and explore the concept of a human slingshot.