Death by human catapult...
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First shooting incident I've heard of where someone was accused of injuring the PROJECTILE...
Just when you think humanity can't get any more stupid, we get this and Bambi-hunting...
Just when you think humanity can't get any more stupid, we get this and Bambi-hunting...
Reuters...
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Ever mindful of the public safety and with a strong desire to clean his sullied reputation following his support of the US in Iraq, British PM Tony Blair initiated legislation outlawing the use of 'weapons of mass projection' by the British public at large. The sale of large timbers, hemp rope and weights will come under the scrutiny of the Home Office and possesion of such will be punishable by being forced to continually listen to Tom Jones records for a period of no less than a year.
The Home Office has established a 'Flying Squad' to roam the countryside,
inspecting renniasance fairs, Shakespeare festivals, medieval reenactments and college fraterities looking for trebuchet, catapaults and large Scottish men throwing telephone poles and boulders. Throwing a fit and projectile vomiting will carry stiff penalties. Also prohibited will be the concealed carry version of similar weapons, including rubber bands used to shoot wads of folded paper. Plase tune to CSPAN for the upcoming 'Question Time' where PM Blair will debate proposed restictions on running with scissors.
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Ever mindful of the public safety and with a strong desire to clean his sullied reputation following his support of the US in Iraq, British PM Tony Blair initiated legislation outlawing the use of 'weapons of mass projection' by the British public at large. The sale of large timbers, hemp rope and weights will come under the scrutiny of the Home Office and possesion of such will be punishable by being forced to continually listen to Tom Jones records for a period of no less than a year.
The Home Office has established a 'Flying Squad' to roam the countryside,
inspecting renniasance fairs, Shakespeare festivals, medieval reenactments and college fraterities looking for trebuchet, catapaults and large Scottish men throwing telephone poles and boulders. Throwing a fit and projectile vomiting will carry stiff penalties. Also prohibited will be the concealed carry version of similar weapons, including rubber bands used to shoot wads of folded paper. Plase tune to CSPAN for the upcoming 'Question Time' where PM Blair will debate proposed restictions on running with scissors.
It may still be the same group. The catapult is later described in the article as a trebuchet, which is what the rocket scientists on TV were using when they bounced the woman.
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Yes, of course! The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch! 'Tis one of the sacred relics Brother Maynard carries with him! Brother Maynard! Bring up the Holy Hand Grenade!
gburner
AP:
The CIA has detained an Iraqi national for suspected terrist group association. The CIA believes the man being held is a member of the Al-gebra oganization. When asked what prompted the CIA to act on this the official said "He was carrying a compas, a slide ruler and a book of Pethagorian Theorum. We were alerted that there was a man seen carrying weapons of math instruction."
Trebechet. Catapult. It really shouldn't matter since the end result is both tragic as well as stupid
Take care,
DRC
AP:
The CIA has detained an Iraqi national for suspected terrist group association. The CIA believes the man being held is a member of the Al-gebra oganization. When asked what prompted the CIA to act on this the official said "He was carrying a compas, a slide ruler and a book of Pethagorian Theorum. We were alerted that there was a man seen carrying weapons of math instruction."
Trebechet. Catapult. It really shouldn't matter since the end result is both tragic as well as stupid
Take care,
DRC
Was the projectile jacketed?
I know he was hollowpointed.
Left or hand twist?
Did any of the engineering staff consult with American punkin-chunkers?
True Darwin Candidate? Has all the requirements.
I know he was hollowpointed.
Left or hand twist?
Did any of the engineering staff consult with American punkin-chunkers?
True Darwin Candidate? Has all the requirements.
To what school did the Bulgarian belong...
...Facker (heavy & slow-flying)...
...or Marshall (light, small & FAST)?
Either way, expansion was impressive...
...Facker (heavy & slow-flying)...
...or Marshall (light, small & FAST)?
Either way, expansion was impressive...
Legionnaire
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Equipment checked.
Projectile weighed.
Equipment adjusted commensurate with projectile weight.
Kinda like bungee jumping.
Only for adrenalin junkies.
Sam
Projectile weighed.
Equipment adjusted commensurate with projectile weight.
Kinda like bungee jumping.
Only for adrenalin junkies.
Sam
I knew I shouldn't have read this thread. Now I won't be able to sleep until I figure out how to say "trebuchet" with a southern accent.
They should have stuck with WATERMELONS. Worked for the Gunny.
Obviously, a high common sense quotient is not required to get in to Oxford.
Obviously, a high common sense quotient is not required to get in to Oxford.
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