WTF Stories of the Week

[Gn2Dlnd]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Like this?

THAT'S the one.

[Gn2Dlnd]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

Hmm... I don't have the one I thought I did, but there is this one -->

And don't forget about yours -->

WTF story of the week!?! When did I get a smiley?

[Cadaverous Pallor]

The Walt Disney example is a great one. Disney was an asshole. I have no problem saying that. I don't take offense if someone says that. I have no personal stake in it, though I love his stuff and am very much a part of the Disney cult.

[innerSpaceman]

On another note, not so much WTF and Whoa - this tale of a smart engineer who used his knowledge of physics to save the life of a trucker who'd had a heart attack at the wheel by CRASHING his car full of passengers into the truck.

ok.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

On another note, not so much WTF and Whoa - this tale of a smart engineer who used his knowledge of physics to save the life of a trucker who'd had a heart attack at the wheel by CRASHING his car full of passengers into the truck.

ok.

Not to diminished what the dude did, but "the trucker" was a guy in a pickup truck passed out grinding along a lane barrier. The quote (not you) makes it sound like an 18-wheeler.

[innerSpaceman]

Oh, I hope I didn't read the article wrong, but yeah - I like my version better.

[Gemini Cricket]

Still a good idea, tho. I think it's a great way to pick up guys, too.

[Moonliner]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Still a good idea, tho. I think it's a great way to pick up guys, too.

Wait for them to have a heart attack?

[mousepod]

Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Still a good idea, tho. I think it's a great way to pick up guys, too.

Reminds me of one of my favorite Sparks songs: "Here Comes Bob"

lyrics -

Spoiler:

When I spot a driver worth a second glance
Foot to floorboard, impact soon achieved
Here comes Bob!
I ain't subtle in my ways of making friends

Girl, this rubbled mess was caused by my neglect
Of course, I'll pay and by the way, my dear
Here comes Bob!
I ain't subtle in my ways of making friends

Sometimes I'll stoop to hitting
Two-door coupes without the frills
But that's just for casual acquaintances,
For stripped-down thrills

Your car, girl -or mine?
It doesn't matter, doesn't matter, no
But for affairs with staying power
I go after limousines

It's always nice if something big
Is acting as your go-between
And for group encounters I'll hit buses,
Mobile homes, or trains to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

It's hard to make acquaintances in our big town
Most eyes stare at nothing much at all
But here comes Bob!
I ain't subtle in my ways of making friends
Friends, acquaintances!

Instant adulation comes to some at birth
Born to queens or corporate entities
But here comes Bob!

Someday they'll put me away
I'll think back on active days
Most were worth the minor scars
Some were worth the damaged cars

And the judge will say to me:
"Bob, you've got a bad means to a worthwhile end"

Well, here comes Bob!

[innerSpaceman]

Yeah, at my age, that's an awesome opening.