I have just dumped planes without much flare on short runways and it may have looked somewhat spectacular but, not as spectacular as running off the end.Probably flown by the company test pilots who are known for their concentration on the main goal rather than making it look good for the fans. The wings would flex quite a bit more than a 777 or any twin because of the outboard engine. The very wide wingspan would make the tips flex quite an amount and it would appear excessive to the inexperienced. Not many 380s in the US