"The Horror of Blimps"

Motorboat Cruiser · 09-15-2005, 02:35 PM

Morrigoon posted a link to this over on Micechat but I thought the folks here might get a good laugh out of it as well.

If you have a few moments, read this.

It's one of my favorite posts ever to a message board.

AllyOops! · 09-15-2005, 02:50 PM

Thank you for posting that link, MBC!

I have to admit, that was way entertaining to read! Hahaha!!

Ghoulish Delight · 09-15-2005, 02:51 PM

Haha, nice.

Speaking of blimps, CP and I saw an odd sight this weekend, heading up the 5 towards Dodger Stadium. A bizarre pyschedelic blimp floating through the skies. I snapped a couple shots as it passed (which I have yet to pull of the camera). There were no identifying marks to tell me from whence it came.

2 days later, when I suddenly remembered seeing it, I began some research. I typed "psychedelic blimp" into google — well, I typed "psychadelic blimp" and then clicked "Did you mean 'psychedelic blimp', you inept moron?" link — and lo and behlod, it appeared!

Turns out it's owned by Ameriquest and is linked to "Soaring Dreams", a charity project aimed at giving kids creative opportunities or something of the sort.

Dude's lucky his model blimp didn't look like that, then he probably WOULD have had a heart attack!

On a side note, while poking around the Soaring Dreams website, I came across this list of amazing innovations...

The telescope paintbrush for children in wheelchairs
The shoe-paintbrush for those who are unable to manipulate a paintbrush with their hands
The fruit-flavored paintbrush for those children who can not paint with their hands or feet.

Welcome to the 21st century.

Kevy Baby · 09-15-2005, 04:04 PM

Made my day! So I went ahead...

Hades · 09-15-2005, 04:17 PM

This little tale had me in tears!

On a side note, I know exactly the feeling this poor bastard had when the blimp "attacked" him in his sleep. I had a desk lamp pull the same sinister attack on me. I had fallen asleep with the lamp just above my head at arms length. As the night wore on, the evil forces of gravity brought the lamp slowly closer and closer to my face. When I opened my eyes, my vision was completely dominated by this huge white circle with a large bulbous object residing in it's center just inches away from my face! I, too, let out the same kind of war cry and felt my heart hit the same cadance that he must have felt. When the fog of "fight or flight" had lifted, I had to laugh at myself for having reacted as I did.

I still curse that lamp.

Tito's Kitten · 09-15-2005, 08:00 PM

That was a fun read. It reminds me of my boyfriend who is constantly fighting sinsister things attacking him in the night. (and scaring the hell out of me as well....)

sleepyjeff · 09-15-2005, 08:59 PM

Funniest link ever

Cadaverous Pallor · 09-15-2005, 09:34 PM

OMG FUNNIEST THING EVER!!!!!

I can't believe he PUNCHED IT! It's so funny I can't get over it. Lordy.

Gn2Dlnd · 09-15-2005, 10:03 PM

Looks like the guy (deservedly) got paid for his writing skills! Road and Travel

Motorboat Cruiser · 09-15-2005, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

Looks like the guy (deservedly) got paid for his writing skills! Road and Travel

Hmm, interesting. I never knew that.

I'm glad you all got a kick out of it. And thanks to Morrigoon for reminding me of the thread!

Edited to add: Apparently that thread traveled all around the internet and back a few times. As of June 2003, the thread had over 150,000 views and was reprinted in many places. Pretty impressive, and like you said, well-deserved.

09-15-2005, 02:35 PM	#1
Motorboat Cruiser Cruiser of Motorboats Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: So Cal Posts: 3,665	"The Horror of Blimps" Morrigoon posted a link to this over on Micechat but I thought the folks here might get a good laugh out of it as well. If you have a few moments, read this. It's one of my favorite posts ever to a message board.
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AllyOops! It's Peanut Butter Jelly Time!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Introspection Intersection Posts: 1,207	Thank you for posting that link, MBC! I have to admit, that was way entertaining to read! Hahaha!!
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Haha, nice. Speaking of blimps, CP and I saw an odd sight this weekend, heading up the 5 towards Dodger Stadium. A bizarre pyschedelic blimp floating through the skies. I snapped a couple shots as it passed (which I have yet to pull of the camera). There were no identifying marks to tell me from whence it came. 2 days later, when I suddenly remembered seeing it, I began some research. I typed "psychedelic blimp" into google — well, I typed "psychadelic blimp" and then clicked "Did you mean 'psychedelic blimp', you inept moron?" link — and lo and behlod, it appeared! Turns out it's owned by Ameriquest and is linked to "Soaring Dreams", a charity project aimed at giving kids creative opportunities or something of the sort. Dude's lucky his model blimp didn't look like that, then he probably WOULD have had a heart attack! On a side note, while poking around the Soaring Dreams website, I came across this list of amazing innovations... The telescope paintbrush for children in wheelchairs The shoe-paintbrush for those who are unable to manipulate a paintbrush with their hands The fruit-flavored paintbrush for those children who can not paint with their hands or feet. Welcome to the 21st century. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Hades Silly Rabbit! Tricks are for kids! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 80	This little tale had me in tears! On a side note, I know exactly the feeling this poor bastard had when the blimp "attacked" him in his sleep. I had a desk lamp pull the same sinister attack on me. I had fallen asleep with the lamp just above my head at arms length. As the night wore on, the evil forces of gravity brought the lamp slowly closer and closer to my face. When I opened my eyes, my vision was completely dominated by this huge white circle with a large bulbous object residing in it's center just inches away from my face! I, too, let out the same kind of war cry and felt my heart hit the same cadance that he must have felt. When the fog of "fight or flight" had lifted, I had to laugh at myself for having reacted as I did. I still curse that lamp. __________________ And you were waiting for the other shoe to drop?!!
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Tito's Kitten Still in love with Ben Gibbard Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: where soul meets body Posts: 180	That was a fun read. It reminds me of my boyfriend who is constantly fighting sinsister things attacking him in the night. (and scaring the hell out of me as well....) __________________ Who the hell needs a damn signature anyway?
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	OMG FUNNIEST THING EVER!!!!! I can't believe he PUNCHED IT! It's so funny I can't get over it. Lordy. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	Looks like the guy (deservedly) got paid for his writing skills! Road and Travel __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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