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Kevin · Feb 1, 2007, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Ladies, don't wear this in the US unless you want to draw attention to your building leveling bomb like device.

Winner

Big Mac · Feb 1, 2007, 08:12 PM

It was stupid not to inform the police and city hall ahead of time. But Boston's reaction was just as dumb.

Peder Rice · Feb 1, 2007, 08:25 PM

What I think is most stupid about this all, is that if a bomb of substantial power could be built into a form as small as the FU Light-Bright, then surely it could be put in any form, right?

What if it were built to look like a brick? A table?

My point, is that if a terrorist really wanted a very time-delayed bomb to go off, they could technically build it in any shape or form, so why freak out when something from 24 or the Sci-Fi channel shows up?

People need to seriously shut up and stop freaking out about these things.

brassplayersrock² · Feb 1, 2007, 08:33 PM

the people who put them up have been released

::maroma:: · 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by Captain Obvious

Did they not teach you reading comprehension in junior college? Don't imply I said something. Read it right the first time.

Wow, you sir are a total prick. Maybe you need to go back to grade school and learn some ******* manners and respect. Because of your childish attitude, I won't be paying any attention to anything you have to say from here on out. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I do. You can keep your idiotic remarks to yourself when it pertains to me directly. Maybe one day you'll grow up and learn how to debate things respectfully, rather than throwing out immature insults that only serve to make you feel superior (which you clearly are not). Yep, I called you a prick, and I stand by that statement. I stand by it not only because you have proven yourself to be one, but because I said it in defense. So don't try to throw that back in my face, like I'm sure you would.

And for the record, I did read what you said. And you did indeed imply that these 2 guys will act the way they did for the press inside the courtroom to the judge. And you did indeed imply that they would be found guilty of things based on their attitude. I can comprehend what I read. Can you comprehend what you've said?

sek929 · Feb 1, 2007, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by andi*pandi

(And if the law is against blinking things, do we know if the things blinked? Or if they just turned on and glowed steadily? )

AFAIK, lite brites simply light up and do not blink.

We all know that every bomb NEEDS a blinky light

centerchannel68 · Feb 1, 2007, 08:49 PM

Originally Posted by ::maroma::

Wow, you sir are a total prick. Maybe you need to go back to grade school and learn some ******* manners and respect. Because of your childish attitude, I won't be paying any attention to anything you have to say from here on out. I'm sure you'll enjoy it as much as I do. You can keep your idiotic remarks to yourself when it pertains to me directly. Maybe one day you'll grow up and learn how to debate things respectfully, rather than throwing out immature insults that only server to make you feel superior (which you clearly are not). Yep, I called you a prick, and I stand by that statement. I stand by it not only because you have proven yourself to be one, but because I said it in defense. So don't try to throw that back in my face, like I'm sure you would.

And for the record, I did read what you said. And you did indeed imply that these 2 guys will act the way they did for the press inside the courtroom to the judge. And you did indeed imply that they would be found guilty of things based on their attitude. I can comprehend what I read. Can you comprehend what you've said?

Seconded. I would love to meet that asshole. I'd bring a golf club.

centerchannel68 · Feb 1, 2007, 08:52 PM

Originally Posted by Eriamjh

Since there was no intent, exactly how are they terrorists?

SILENCE! Your attitude will not be tolerant! Expect a kill squad soon, courtesy of big brother.

::maroma:: · Feb 1, 2007, 08:55 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

AFAIK, lite brites simply light up and do not blink.

We all know that every bomb NEEDS a blinky light

We also know every bomb NEEDS to beep. And said beep gets louder and faster as the timer counts down to zero. These devices clearly didn't have that feature.

sek929 · Feb 1, 2007, 08:57 PM

...and a wire that you can pull, but it actually speeds up the countdown!

No need to worry though, it will stop at 005 seconds.

centerchannel68 · Feb 1, 2007, 09:04 PM

Pffft. Mine always stop at .007 seconds.

brassplayersrock² · Feb 1, 2007, 09:05 PM

Originally Posted by sek929

...and a wire that you can pull, but it actually speeds up the countdown!

No need to worry though, it will stop at 007 seconds.

much better

edit

DAMN IT ROBERT

macintologist · Feb 1, 2007, 09:13 PM

This country is retarded

Kevin · Feb 1, 2007, 09:54 PM

Originally Posted by macintologist

This country is retarded

9 out of 10 promotions passed the "test" in this country.

I would say thems good stats.

Blame the yankees.

ink · Feb 1, 2007, 10:08 PM

Originally Posted by Kevin

How many people have to tell you this was an isolated incident? It took place in 10 cities in America. ONE of those cities over-reacted.

1/10th of "America"

Or are you so blind with your America hate that facts don't matter?

Seriously SWG, get that chip off your shoulder.

Dude, relax.

It makes his Canadian soul happy to put down Amerika. Let him have fun.

Kevin · Feb 1, 2007, 10:14 PM

I am not "un-relaxed"

And I know who you are referring to.

And you hit it on the head.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Feb 2, 2007, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by ink

Dude, relax.

It makes his Canadian soul happy to put down Amerika. Let him have fun.

Funny thing I am not the one doing anything to put "Amerika" down. They are doing that for themselves nicely and the rest of the world just sits back with some popcorn for a good laugh

Kevin · Feb 2, 2007, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by centerchannel68

I'd bring a golf club.

Because you'd get your ass kicked otherwise?

I keeeeeeiid I keeeeid.

Kevin · Feb 2, 2007, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Funny thing I am not the one doing anything to put "Amerika" down.

No? Your constant over-exaggeration and desperation to turn anything that happens in here in a negative light isn't doing anything?

Even ink saw it. I mean hell you have TWICE as many posts in this thread compared anyone else.

Convincing yourself?

They are doing that for themselves nicely and the rest of the world just sits back with some popcorn for a good laugh

See you just did it again.

Seriously, are you that insecure about where you live?

starman · Feb 2, 2007, 01:52 PM

They should have built them with all red wires so they wouldn't know which one to cut.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Feb 2, 2007, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by starman

They should have built them with all red wires so they wouldn't know which one to cut.

That is until they can get Mel Gibson and Danny Glover on the scene.

::maroma:: · Feb 2, 2007, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

That is until they can get Mel Gibson and Danny Glover on the scene.

Dude, they're totally about to kiss.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Feb 2, 2007, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by ::maroma::

Dude, they're totally about to kiss.

The whole movie had this underlining sexual tension between them also.

brassplayersrock² · Feb 2, 2007, 03:28 PM

yeah, and what's up with danny being shown in the tub in each and EVERY MOVIE?!

andi*pandi · Feb 2, 2007, 03:56 PM

some emails are emerging, the guys asked their bosses if they could speak up:

Turner Broadcasting accepts full responsibilty for scare - Local News Updates - The Boston Globe

Gossamer · Feb 2, 2007, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by andi*pandi

some emails are emerging, the guys asked their bosses if they could speak up:

Turner Broadcasting accepts full responsibilty for scare - Local News Updates - The Boston Globe

The executive asked Peter Berdovsky to ‘‘pretty please keep everything on the dl,’’ street slang for down low, or hush-hush, according to the message Berdovsky sent to his friends.

C.A.T.S. CEO · Feb 2, 2007, 07:48 PM

has anybody seen this?

- - e r i k - - · Feb 3, 2007, 04:06 AM

YouTube - Zebro on Boston's Aqua Teen Bomb Scare

Chuckit · Feb 3, 2007, 04:51 AM

Hee, great cartoon.

l008com · Feb 3, 2007, 10:34 AM

And in honnor of my cities police being completely retarded...
And not knowing the difference between a 2D light board and a bomb...
And reacting to a suspicious package after its been hanging up in the same spot for 2 weeks...

Ignignot's Not a Bomb > l008com | CafePress

centerchannel68 · Feb 3, 2007, 01:52 PM

OMG. That video and that bumper sticker are great. I might buy the sticker. Hahaha. ****ing idiots.

Kerrigan · Feb 3, 2007, 02:32 PM

Funny cartoon

Whenever I see this thread, it looks like it says "Boston officials going crazy of porno movie"

Stogieman · Feb 3, 2007, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by brassplayersrock

heh. i listened to a security guards walkie ,who's a friend of mine, and all the security people are laughing their asses off because of this.

Is your friend an ATHF fan? You need to start calling him Ezekel?

Frylock: "When he gets to be old enough, he can work security at the mall."
Ezekel: "HOORAY!! Security at the mall. I'm going to shine a flashlight."

brassplayersrock² · Feb 3, 2007, 03:54 PM

is that pronounced easy-kel? i honestly havent seen the show. well, bits and pieces, but none with the F-U guys

l008com · Feb 3, 2007, 03:59 PM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Riggs: Well at least your not a Jew

Buckaroo · Feb 3, 2007, 10:05 PM

What's up with Fryman?

C.A.T.S. CEO · Feb 3, 2007, 10:09 PM

^^ nobody ever said the show was sane/good

I've watched it, its weird

Buckaroo · Feb 3, 2007, 10:11 PM

Buckaroo · Feb 3, 2007, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by C.A.T.S. CEO

^^ nobody ever said the show was sane/good

I've watched it, its weird

I watch it also. It's hard to describe. It's like you can turn your brain off and just watch.

JoshuaZ · Feb 4, 2007, 09:43 PM

ummm.... wow. Has no one been to a big city before? I`ve been to NYC, Chicago, Tokyo, Osaka, and quite a few other large cities in my day.... and they all have lots of fun filled blinking lights. EVERYWHERE.

Panic and fear have been so shoved down the American publics throat that everyone is going a bit bonkers. Partially its the media`s fault, partially its the governments fault, and partially its the publics fault for being uninformed.

To all those people who are actually fearful of being killed by terrorists, I respect that. But I also think you`re being very reactionary. Do you feel fearful when you drive? Many thousands of people are killed every year in car accidents, and think of how many have been killed in the past 10 years. Now even if we add up all those killed overseas by terrorists its no where near as many as are killed by cars. How about hand gun deaths? Cancer? Lightning strikes? Someone people in our government have been trying to talk about a `culture of life,` but in many ways we`ve created a culture of fear. Yes, people die. It happens every day. Terrorism happens (You should ask a Tokyo resident about the nerve gas attacks, and if he`s afraid of going on the subways). Its always happened, and we in the US have been quite good at making our own terrorists and religous wackos over the years (KKK, abortion clinic bombings, seperitists).

The point I`m getting at is that our worst fear has become fear, and its an enemy we can never defeate. We need to move on with our lives and worry about the things we can change and the people that matter and need help. If we keep doing what we`ve been doing we will become our own worst enemy and end up turning on ourselves.

Amorya · Feb 5, 2007, 09:27 AM

I found a suspicious object the other day. It was a green box with camo covering, and a red blinky light, and it was sat at a crossroads, on the pavement.

I ignored it. I think it's actually part of the traffic infrastructure or something. But oh how much more bomb-like was it than that stupid sign?

Amorya

Kevin · Feb 5, 2007, 09:35 AM

Originally Posted by JoshuaZ

Panic and fear have been so shoved down the American publics throat that everyone is going a bit bonkers. Partially its the media`s fault, partially its the governments fault, and partially its the publics fault for being uninformed.

Again, this took place in 10 cities. 9 of those 10 cities had no issues.

You are exaggerating.

and we in the US have been quite good at making our own terrorists and religous wackos over the years (KKK, abortion clinic bombings, seperitists).

We didn't "make those" they made themselves. And while they ARE HORRIBLE groups doing HORRIBLE things it's not comparable to the worldwide threat of islamic terrorism.

Rumor · May 11, 2007, 06:33 PM

GreenvilleOnline.com - AP

Relevant to this thread. It's costing Turner $2mil and the head hancho of Cartoon Network stepped down because of this.

All I can do is shake my head and say "Some peoples children..."

l008com · May 11, 2007, 06:46 PM

I finally saw the movie. It was great. It sucks that the city of Boston never once accepted any responsibility for causing tha panic.

Person Man · May 11, 2007, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by Rumor

GreenvilleOnline.com - AP

Anyone else upset that these guys were forced to do community service FOR DOING NOTHING WRONG???

centerchannel68 · May 11, 2007, 07:06 PM

Technically I'm sure they could call placing devices around hte city 'littering' or some bullshit.

nonhuman · May 11, 2007, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by JoshuaZ

The point I`m getting at is that our worst fear has become fear, and its an enemy we can never defeate. We need to move on with our lives and worry about the things we can change and the people that matter and need help. If we keep doing what we`ve been doing we will become our own worst enemy and end up turning on ourselves.

I blame JFK.

See, it is all Boston's fault!

turtle777 · May 11, 2007, 11:04 PM

This thing is so ridiculous, it must have happened on another planet.

-t