Author Topic: Bombing in 1.10 (pic attached)  (Read 589 times)

Offline Skorpyon

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« on: June 13, 2002, 01:57:26 PM »
Hmmm... is this part of the proposed calibration procedure for the Norden?  Or perhaps, the airspeed indicator is fubar, and the bombardier is taking a "manual" airspeed reading?  Or perhaps it is a new, secret until now method for distraction/diversion of the enemy?  Or perhaps, having expended his bomb load, he just wanted to leave "an extra little something" before returning home.  Maybe it's just the "end" result of mixing alcohol with av fuel... You be the judge.
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Offline Skorpyon

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« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2002, 02:08:30 PM »
Hmmm... in the spirit of the "perk this, perk that" threads...

Maybe a perked "obscenities menu", whereas for a few perk points, you could make a very distinct statement, (see above) yet it would be visual rather than text, and thus would be limited to only those within your immediate vicinity.  Hmmm.. maybe not though..  it could lead to a whole new rash of chute shooting, as the targets could conceivably be much more interesting if this was implemented.  Besides, we don't even have modeling for oil, etc. covering the windscreen... not to mention all the other possible "substances" this idea could include.   Nevermind   :D
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« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2002, 02:19:59 PM »
and for this idea you hearby win

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« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2002, 02:24:03 PM »
nevermind
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« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2002, 02:24:32 PM »
I.. (sniff)... am so... (sniffle) touched by this recognition.  I...(sigh).. am truly undeserving.

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« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2002, 02:49:58 PM »
I dont like humor at the expense of the mentally retarded people in our society.  You should be ashamed of yourself.
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« Reply #6 on: June 13, 2002, 02:58:36 PM »
jesus people the kids not retarded this was from the boyscouts of america site.  The kid was just a bit overly excited.  Relax.

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« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2002, 03:08:06 PM »
Second that, Yeager.

Nothing to do with PC conduct, it's really just below basic human dignity to make fun of people with any form of handicap, as long as they themselves have a hard time seing the humour in it. Which is far from unusual, as I've actually encountered quite a few people (not mentally handicaped though) with different handicaps who could see the humour in certain situations.

I worked for a summer with mentally retarded and they are touchingly nice people, very sincere and open, just like children around ten or so. Nothing to laugh at, believe me, most normal people are not half as decent.

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« Reply #8 on: June 13, 2002, 03:43:53 PM »
I hope HT doesn't model that. I would hate to get hit when he dropped! That migh be messy! I think the FDB would soon become a buff squad!:p
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« Reply #9 on: June 13, 2002, 03:45:19 PM »
While I agree, vehemently, with the opinions expressed regarding making fun of those with challenges (shame on you guys, even "handicapped" is for the most part considered derogatory these days), I gotta say... unless I am aggressively looking for something in that picture to find offensive (which it appears some of you are) what is really wrong with it?  To counter Soviet, yes, obviously the young man probably does suffer from some level of Down's syndrome or something similar, as he does show the characteristic physical traits.  But come on fellas... are we so eager to scold that we maybe go too far in our "protection of those less fortunate"?  I too have worked with those wonderful individuals, and one of the great talents they possess is to find immense joy in the smallest of things, as this young man appears to be doing, unlike many of us who are too jaded and cynical for our own good.  I can't claim to fully know Soviet's intention, but if you don't read more in to it than is presented, there isn't anything wrong with the pic.  Let's be careful climbing up on our soapbox fellaz, because if we're not, we stumble and look like buffoons.
Oh, and btw, isn't hijacking illegal in most countries?  Nice job shooting the hell out of what was otherwise a very light, hopefully amusing, thread.

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« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2002, 03:46:08 PM »
Sheesh Yeager he had no idea that was you.  Give him a break.

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« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2002, 03:47:32 PM »
lighten up!!
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« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2002, 03:50:45 PM »
Thunder... Hool... I must have been typing my rant when you posted your replies.  Thanks for taking it all as presented.  And Thunder, you got that right re; some of the probable changes in squad philosophy....gives saturation bombing a whole new meaning....  eeeewwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!

Shame on ya Hool, making fun of the less fortunate (Yeag) like that.  Baaaaaaaaaaaaaad man.  
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« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2002, 03:50:51 PM »
Yeager and  Romeoman think about this, You two prejudged that kid by the way he looked - that's PREJUDICE!!

enough said.. nice pic of the butt!
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« Reply #14 on: June 13, 2002, 04:05:29 PM »
Uh oh... I said "eeewwww"  and "baaaaaaad" in the same post.  Is this a sign of a sudden unhealthy fascination with sheep?  Maybe I should switch to Bish so this won't be considered unhealthy.  Oops, sorry, there I go making humor at the expense of the less fortunate.  Hee heee heeeeee
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(and before the spelling nazis show up to further hijack my thread, Yes, I realize it would be "ewe" and .... ummm.. well... I don't think "baaaaaaa" is actually a word, so I'm o.k. there.  Phew!  .....Crap!  By calling them "spelling Nazis" did I accidentally insult the minority of fully literate people in our society?  Have I gone too far to insinuate that Nazis are to be made fun of?  AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH.... this is all makin my head hurt!!!!  Someone please stop the insanity!  DOH!  I referred to those with mental illnesses in a less than favorable way!   AAAARRRRGGGHHHH... <<<points pistol at head and fires ... Whoops... I just made fun of the chronically depressed and suicidal... I just can't win!... EEEEK.. just made fun of the losers of the world!   <<<Skorp slumps over on his desk after his brain explodes like the guy in the movie "Scanners".... and the masses hear a stirring rendition of Taps playing in the background. )