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Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 1:47 pm

Swedish Footballer Sent Off For Farting During Match

“I had a bad stomach, so I simply let go,” the 25-year-old told Länstidningen Södertälje. “Then I received two yellow cards and then red. Yes, I was shocked, it’s the strangest thing I have ever experienced in football.

“I asked the referee, ‘What, am I not allowed to break wind a little?’ ‘No,’ he replied … I don’t get it but maybe he thought I farted in my hand and threw the fart at him. But I did not.”

howard · Post by **howard** » Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:16 pm

… I don’t get it but maybe he thought I farted in my hand and threw the fart at him…”

Cristiano Ronaldo wrote:You can do that?

Johnny Carwash · Post by **Johnny Carwash** » Tue Aug 23, 2016 10:06 am

Four half-naked men throw crocodiles into a school office in Humpty Doo, Australia

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Aug 23, 2016 1:41 pm

Johnny Carwash wrote:Four half-naked men throw crocodiles into a school office in Humpty Doo, Australia

Do we need a Florida or Australia thread?

DSafetyGuy · Post by **DSafetyGuy** » Wed Aug 24, 2016 9:27 am

The Sybian wrote:
Johnny Carwash wrote:Four half-naked men throw crocodiles into a school office in Humpty Doo, Australia
Do we need a Florida or Australia thread?

No, but we do need a Digital Underground episode of "Scooby Doo".

Hey, Daphne, come here, are you ticklish?

howard · Post by **howard** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:02 pm

Good timing?

People Magazine
Delaware Woman Plummets 35 Feet to Her Death from Zip Line While Completing Her 'Bucket List'

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:07 pm

"Now turn the list over."

[turns list over, sees "fall 30 or more feet" as final item]

L-Jam3 · Post by **L-Jam3** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:20 pm

I went to that very zip-lining course about a year ago, and I was going to take my kids there to their newly-opened kids' course. I could see if she didn't lock herself correctly on the line, but it seemed relatively safe.

Post by **Shirley** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 4:50 pm

Whoa, whoa, whoa. It says she fell from the platform, "waiting to go on the zip line." Are we sure she completed her bucket list? It sounds like she came up just short.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 6:58 pm

Shirley wrote:Whoa, whoa, whoa. It says she fell from the platform, "waiting to go on the zip line." Are we sure she completed her bucket list? It sounds like she came up just short.

Ah, she fell 30 feet. That was more exciting than the zip line anyway, so it counts.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 7:43 pm

Shirley wrote:Whoa, whoa, whoa. It says she fell from the platform, "waiting to go on the zip line." Are we sure she completed her bucket list? It sounds like she came up just short.

The daughter said she thinks the mother already went at least once. Kind of a weird FB post 3 hours after finding out her mother fell off a zipline platform.

Today, about 3 hours ago, I was told that my mother has died. Full of love and adventure, I am thankful to be her daughter. My mom died completing her bucket list, zip lining in Newark.
During this time, I seek to understand God's purpose. I want to take this opportunity to remind you that we never know when we are no longer on this earth. It is necessary to acknowledge that God gives us life through His son's sacrifice for our sins and by repenting, we are made new. By living a life for God, according to His Word, we are able to live eternally.
This is truly the hardest situation that I have ever faced. I ask for you prayers for my family. I would also like to ask for prayers as I learn how to make arrangements. Please hold your family close tonight and give God glory.

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 5:57 am

I did a zip line course for the first time when I was in TN earlier this summer. The guides gave off the air of fun and goofing around (and were probably a little reckless driving the van up the mountain /dad) but they were super serious with their on the course duties. We were never not attached to either a zip line or a line on a platform. Short of someone detaching themselves (or I guess an equipment failure) no one was going to fall.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:10 am

I still am not sure how this happens. I have been to zip lines and high ropes courses at several places. The thing that I am impressed by is the safety features of the equipment. Unless the wires fail I could not figure how a regular donk would fall off (maybe come out of their harness). The carabiners are typically redundant with one always locked (unlocking one locks the others and the system forces you to stay connected).

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 6:11 am

Redundancy rules!

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:08 am

I just want to add that zip-lining is awesome. Our experience in Colorado was a lot like what Sybian described. Very professional about the safety and making sure everyone understood what to do. We're going to do the one on Fremont St. next month.

Post by **Shirley** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:15 am

When we were in the UK this summer, we took a trip to Wales specifically to go to a place that is built inside of an old slate mine. They have built this huge trampoline complex down in the mines. They also have massive ziplines above the mines as well as a bunch down inside a few of the caverns underground. Yes, it was as awesome as it sounds. The name of the town? Blaenau Ffestiniog.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:44 am

Yeah, I think the chance of hurting oneself zip lining is very low. btw, We did a whole course of zip lines on the northwest corner of the big island of Hawaii a few years back. Spectacular views and highly recommended if you go there.

But, I've also done those treetops ladders/ropes/zipline courses a few times, and I think they are much more dangerous, even though they also have the redundant carabiner locks. First, because t's more of an athletic test, you get tired. Second,iIf you fall, you will be tethered and not die, but you will get a few good bonks against the trees.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:45 am

sancarlos wrote:Yeah, I think the chance of hurting oneself zip lining is very low. btw, We did a whole course of zip line rides on the northwest corner of the big island of Hawaii a few years back. Spectacular views and highly recommended if you go there.

But, I've also done those treetops ladders/ropes/zipline courses a few times, and I think they are much more dangerous, even though they also have the redundant carabiner locks. First, because t's more of an athletic test, you get tired. Second,iIf you fall, you will be tethered and not die, but you will get a few good bonks against the trees.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:45 am

sancarlos wrote:Yeah, I think the chance of hurting oneself zip lining is very low. btw, We did a whole course of zip lines on the northwest corner of the big island of Hawaii a few years back. Spectacular views and highly recommended if you go there.

But, I've also done those treetops ladders/ropes/zipline courses a few times, and I think they are much more dangerous, even though they also have the redundant carabiner locks. First, because t's more of an athletic test, you get tired. Second,iIf you fall, you will be tethered and not die, but you will get a few good bonks against the trees.

I haven't done this one yet, but on our list for our next trip out there.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:55 am

Giff wrote:
sancarlos wrote:Yeah, I think the chance of hurting oneself zip lining is very low. btw, We did a whole course of zip lines on the northwest corner of the big island of Hawaii a few years back. Spectacular views and highly recommended if you go there.

But, I've also done those treetops ladders/ropes/zipline courses a few times, and I think they are much more dangerous, even though they also have the redundant carabiner locks. First, because t's more of an athletic test, you get tired. Second,iIf you fall, you will be tethered and not die, but you will get a few good bonks against the trees.
I haven't done this one yet, but on our list for our next trip out there.

I didn't know about that one. I'll have to checkout. Giff, you are a fountain of information now. I told my wife about that winery and it has been added to the list.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:57 am

sancarlos wrote:
Giff wrote:
sancarlos wrote:Yeah, I think the chance of hurting oneself zip lining is very low. btw, We did a whole course of zip lines on the northwest corner of the big island of Hawaii a few years back. Spectacular views and highly recommended if you go there.

But, I've also done those treetops ladders/ropes/zipline courses a few times, and I think they are much more dangerous, even though they also have the redundant carabiner locks. First, because t's more of an athletic test, you get tired. Second,iIf you fall, you will be tethered and not die, but you will get a few good bonks against the trees.
I haven't done this one yet, but on our list for our next trip out there.
I didn't know about that one. I'll have to checkout. Giff, you are a fountain of information now. I told my wife about that winery and it has been added to the list.

May I suggest the clam and garlic slice at Pizza My Heart?

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue Sep 13, 2016 8:03 am

Pruitt wrote:
govmentchedda wrote:Dictionary getting bigger
Can't wait for my next scrabble game!

More words getting added

'Merica
YOLO
kegerator
Oompa Loompa
scrumdiddlyumptious
human bean
Fuhgeddaboudit
freemium
moobs
uptalk
Vom
Westminster bubble
non-appology
Squee

Full list here
http://public.oed.com/the-oed-today/rec ... mber-2016/

rass · Post by **rass** » Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:44 am

The Chicago Hot Dog King and a Mysterious Gold Tooth

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Sep 22, 2016 12:46 am

Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson Hit in Face with Pie at Event, Assaults Protester in 'Bloody' Scene

Sources in attendance have told the Express that, during the meal, a protester ran at the mayor and threw a store-bought pie in his face.

A different witness said that the pie had whipped cream as a topping.

After this, the protester reportedly said something to Johnson. This prompted him to allegedly tackle the protester and punch him in the face "repeatedly," more than half a dozen times, landing "five to 10" blows.

One witness described it as a "bloody pulp." Other witnesses say that the pie-thrower was hit multiple times in the face and will definitely need stitches, and that there was visible blood.

Ambulances and fire department arrived at the scene....

...Sacramento Police released a statement that 32-year-old Sean Thompson was arrested for felony assault of a public official. SPD reported that "during the assault, the subject sustained a minor injury."

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Sep 22, 2016 5:26 am

rass wrote:The Chicago Hot Dog King and a Mysterious Gold Tooth

Truth is way stranger than fiction. That brief story is so bizarre on so many levels!

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Sat Oct 08, 2016 1:24 am

rass · Post by **rass** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 6:09 am

Semi-naked man found dead on Spanish airport bench with deli meat on his buttocks, genitals in tuna can

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:50 am

rass wrote:Semi-naked man found dead on Spanish airport bench with deli meat on his buttocks, genitals in tuna can

Could this ever be topped?

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Oct 25, 2016 7:50 am

Pruitt wrote:
rass wrote:Semi-naked man found dead on Spanish airport bench with deli meat on his buttocks, genitals in tuna can
Could this ever be topped?

Maybe with some swiss cheese and a nice rye.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 5:32 pm

Me too

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Wed Oct 26, 2016 6:33 pm

Ryan wrote:Me too

Trust the process.

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:12 pm

A_B wrote:
Pruitt wrote:
rass wrote:Semi-naked man found dead on Spanish airport bench with deli meat on his buttocks, genitals in tuna can
Could this ever be topped?
Maybe with some swiss cheese and a nice rye.

Yup, they arrested someone..."A well-built Giant"
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... Spain.html

rass · Post by **rass** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:21 pm

"hobophobia"?

P.D.X. · Post by **P.D.X.** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 4:02 pm

Texans Defend Their Right to Hunt Snakes With Gasoline

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 7:09 pm

White supremacist site: New Balance official shoe for whites

wlu_lax6 · Post by **wlu_lax6** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 8:58 am

P.D.X. wrote:Texans Defend Their Right to Hunt Snakes With Gasoline

mister d · Post by **mister d** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 9:15 am

sancarlos wrote:White supremacist site: New Balance official shoe for whites

Looks like I'll have to make an example out of my oldest when I pick her up from school.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Mon Dec 19, 2016 9:44 am

Will A Trump Presidency Be Good For Golf?

From Golf Digest but still pretty funny.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Jan 06, 2017 4:24 pm

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Sat Jan 14, 2017 11:49 pm

From the New Yorker.com

The Most Intimate Photograph
Photographers from Sally Mann to Nan Goldin owe a debt to Emmet Gowin’s piercing 1971 picture of his wife, Edith, peeing in a barn.