Apolyton Archive  |  Preserved copy of the Apolyton Civilization Site and its forums as they stood in September 2005. Read-only; nothing here can be posted to or replied to.  |  Forum index |  About this archive |  The 1998–2001 UBB forums
Today on Apolyton WARDELL INTERVIEW PROMO A.C.S. HISTORY CHAPTER 4 GET CIV4 /w FREE PLUS! A.C.S. PHOTO GALLERY GET A.O.M. V1.1
Apolyton Civilization Forums
main| civ2| civ3| civ4| smac| ctp2| ron| moo3| galciv| galciv2| alt| about|
ApolytonPLUS | register | search | faq | new posts | pm (-/-) | upload | members
hall of fame new! | civgroups | civgroups news | interviews | the column | radio | chat | directory | news | store | PLUS
Apolyton Civilization Forums : Powered by vBulletin version 2.0.3 Apolyton Civilization Forums > Miscellaneous > Archive > Off-Topic-Archive > Natural selection at work - Teen killed imitating 'Jackass' stunt
Show a Printable Version | Email This Page to Someone! | Receive updates to this thread | Report this to Apolyton news!

bottom of page
  
Author
Thread    < Last Thread     Next Thread > Post New Thread     Post A Reply
FNBrown is offline FNBrown
Prince
of the Sierra Nevada foothills
Dec 2001
time: 21:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 02:38 Visit FNBrown's homepage!
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#1 Report this post to a moderator
Natural selection at work - Teen killed imitating 'Jackass' stunt Get a bigger avatar today!

http://www.krqe.com/Global/story.asp?S=1052245

Jack_www is offline Jack_www
King

Donate to the Red Cross
Southern California
Jul 2001
time: 21:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 02:42
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#2 Report this post to a moderator
Enter the AD-FREE zone

All I can say is how stupid can people be. Why the hell do teens have to copy everything they see on tv like they are 5 year olds? I hope his friends learned a lession out of all of this.

FNBrown is offline FNBrown
Prince
of the Sierra Nevada foothills
Dec 2001
time: 21:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 03:33 Visit FNBrown's homepage!
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#3 Report this post to a moderator
Remove this text

Yeah... his friends and family will sue MTV for damages related to the emotional trauma of seeing their friend die.

self biased is offline self biased
King
Yggdrasil.
Nov 1999
time: 00:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 04:06 Visit self biased's homepage!
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#4 Report this post to a moderator
Put an end to popups!

there's a disclaimer. mtv shouldn't be held responsible for other peoples stupidity. that crew is trained in stuntwork. do we see kids trying to imitate scenes from the matrix? no...

FNBrown is offline FNBrown
Prince
of the Sierra Nevada foothills
Dec 2001
time: 21:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 04:09 Visit FNBrown's homepage!
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#5 Report this post to a moderator
Support Apolyton or Terrorists Win

My last post was made sarcastically.... personally, I think the kids were exceptionally foolish (on that note, I think 'Jackass' is exceptionally foolish), and there certainly shouldn't be ANYONE profiting from this gross stupidity.

Dis is offline Dis
Emperor
Las Vegas, Nevada
Feb 2000
time: 21:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 04:09 Visit Dis's homepage!
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#6 Report this post to a moderator
Full PM-box? Change here!

pity

I can't understand it. But in NM there isn't much to do...

self biased is offline self biased
King
Yggdrasil.
Nov 1999
time: 00:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 04:28 Visit self biased's homepage!
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#7 Report this post to a moderator
Support Apolyton, buy Galactic Civilizations

i enjoy jackass, but if it wasn't jackass telling them do do stupid things, it would be the satanic messages in the music.

Provost Harrison is offline Provost Harrison
Emperor
The farce is strong with this one.
Feb 2000
time: 05:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 04:40
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#8 Report this post to a moderator
Avatar Enlargement: We've got the solution

How ridiculous, and tragic...

lightblue is offline lightblue
Chieftain
L'Boro, UK
Oct 2001
time: 05:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 04:55
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#9 Report this post to a moderator
Suffering from ads?

He doesn't look like a bright spark in his picture, and judging by his death he prolly wasn't. Not a big loss to the world then, bar his immediate family and friends...

reds4ever is offline reds4ever
Prince
of the Spion Kop
Mar 2001
time: 05:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 05:28
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#10 Report this post to a moderator
Support Apolyton or Terrorists Win

thats got to be the funniest thread title ever!

Dr Strangelove is offline Dr Strangelove
King
USA
Jan 1970
time: 00:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 05:42
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#11 Report this post to a moderator
Tired of ads?

Over the years I've treated several kids who tried to imitate WWF type wrestling moves. There have been several private "schools" in this area teaching that sort of stuff. Some of the stuff I've seen these guys do is incredibley stupid, like hitting each other with real chairs. I've spent long sessions with these guys trying to make them understand that the chairs used in WWF are fake. Fortunately the last of these "schools" went out of business.

C0ckney is offline C0ckney
Prince
Big Up The Macedonian Massive
Apr 2000
time: 05:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 06:24
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#12 Report this post to a moderator
Support Apolyton, buy Civilization 2

while it's tragic and everything, you really have to be a dull **** to do something like this...

FNBrown is offline FNBrown
Prince
of the Sierra Nevada foothills
Dec 2001
time: 21:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 06:39 Visit FNBrown's homepage!
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#13 Report this post to a moderator
Support Apolyton

quote:
Originally posted by C0ckney
while it's tragic and everything, you really have to be a dull **** to do something like this...


My thoughts precisely. Hence, the thread title

As Steve Irwin (the Crocodile Hunter) might say, "That's nature's way.."

Dr Strangelove is offline Dr Strangelove
King
USA
Jan 1970
time: 00:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 06:44
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#14 Report this post to a moderator
Support Apolyton, buy Civilization: The Boardgame

He was 15, just a kid. People don't realize, but the bodies of young teenagers aren't really as tough as those of older teens and young adults.

alva is offline alva
Emperor
Republic of Flanders
Sep 2001
time: 06:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 06:50
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#15 Report this post to a moderator
Increase Your PM Length

Strange, no-one here even mentiones the driver...!?

"Hey, you just killed a kid.....
what? Well, yeah, you're right, it does look abit like your own....,
Ah well, happy holidays mate..."

FNBrown is offline FNBrown
Prince
of the Sierra Nevada foothills
Dec 2001
time: 21:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 06:52 Visit FNBrown's homepage!
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#16 Report this post to a moderator
Tired of ads?

quote:
Originally posted by Dr Strangelove
He was 15, just a kid. People don't realize, but the bodies of young teenagers aren't really as tough as those of older teens and young adults.


People also don't realize the concept of carefully planned camera angles and trick photography.

Additionally, there's definately a right and wrong way to fall without hurting yourself. Anyone who's taken martial arts or acting classes knows what I'm talking about.

ixnay is offline ixnay
ACS Staff: 'RoN' Content Editor
I <3 etna, omg disgaea fag
Jan 1970
time: 22:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 07:45 Visit ixnay<br><img src=/forums/images/staff-icon.gif>'s homepage!
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#17 Report this post to a moderator
Support Apolyton, buy GURPS/ Alpha Centauri

Kids these days...they just don't know the proper techniques while working around a moving car, which is why I felt that I must issue this public service announcement:

Kyle 'Action' Stadler's Guide to moving vehicles


Jumping onto and out of moving vehicles is a very important skill to learn, as it can come in use if you are chasing a bad guy and are on foot, or need to escape from a car with an incapacitated driver. But, you ought to understand all the risks and only use this as a last resort. Follow these guidelines for safety!

1) It is generally a good idea to chase down the vehicle you are attempting on from the rear. This reduces the chances of tripping and getting run over, or mistiming your movements and getting run over.


2) When climbing onto the moving vehicle, you should quickly pull yourself off the ground and try to establish a foothold on the rear bumper. Failure to do this may result in your falling off the back of the vehicle.


3) Lay flat on top of the vehicle and look for places to get a grip - open windows work excellently. Should the driver not want you on top of their moving vehicle, they may try and swerve to dislodge you. Simply moving your legs with the movement of the vehicle and keeping a firm grip can prevent any mishaps.



4) If you are trying to get into the vehicle, simply lean over the side and open the door. Steadying yourself on the upper part of the door, you can safely swing your legs into the vehicle and drop into the seat, making sure to close the door behind you.


5) Should you want to exit the vehicle before it comes to a complete stop, simply open the door and leap out, being sure to roll when you hit the ground. Selecting a soft landing surface (grass, foam, other people) makes all the difference between a pleasant exit and a painful one.


I hope that this public service announcement has properly informed you of the risks inherent with jumping onto/off of moving vehicles so that if it becomes necessary, you can do this with ease!

Asher is offline Asher
King
Calgary, Alberta
Nov 1999
time: 22:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 08:09 Visit Asher's homepage!
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#18 Report this post to a moderator
Support Apolyton, buy Civilization 2

Zopperoni is offline Zopperoni
Emperor

Dec 2000
time: 06:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 08:16
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#19 Report this post to a moderator
Full PM-box? Change here!



Yea, you tell 'em, "Action"!

Urban Ranger is offline Urban Ranger
Apolyton Duke of Off-Topic

Donate to the Red Cross
The City State of Noosphere, CPA special envoy
May 1999
time: 13:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 08:23
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#20 Report this post to a moderator
Support Apolyton, buy Civilization: The Boardgame

@ "Action"

quote:
Originally posted by Dr Strangelove
I've spent long sessions with these guys trying to make them understand that the chairs used in WWF are fake.


Jack_www is offline Jack_www
King

Donate to the Red Cross
Southern California
Jul 2001
time: 21:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 08:28
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#21 Report this post to a moderator
Increase the size of your Attachments

Thats a good one ixnay. When I was a kid and teenager,(I am now 21 so it is not that long ago) I never thought the trying to recreate sunts I saw on TV. I was smart enough to understand that the people doing that stuff were perfessionals and that if I did it myself I could get hurt badly or die. Why dont these kid realize this?? What makes them do stupid stuff like this.

Vlad Antlerkov is offline Vlad Antlerkov
King
Do you have Matt Stairs in your house?
Mar 1999
time: 23:24
  Old Post 18-12-2002 08:36 Visit Vlad Antlerkov's homepage!
Edit/Delete Message Reply w/Quote
#22 Report this post to a moderator
Support Apolyton, buy Civilization: The Boardgame

Every time I get worried that intelligence is less and less of a selection pressure, some story like this pops up. Of course, they have to shatter whatever hope I have with the follow-up stories of relentless litigation.

Ixnay: Genius!

  < Last Thread     Next Thread > Post New Thread     Post A Reply
All times are GMT. The time now is 05:24.
Apolyton Time is 00:24.
    top of page
Rate This Thread:
archivepost
Forum Jump:
Forum Rules:
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is ON
vB code is ON
Smilies are ON
[IMG] code is ON
 




Contact Us - Apolyton Civilization Site - Support Us!

Building a better Apolyton through better information. Click here and take our poll!
Non-US visitors, click here!

Powered by: vBulletin Version 2.0.3
Copyright ©2000, 2001, Jelsoft Enterprises Limited.

Page generated in 0.0548 seconds (90.66% PHP - 9.34% MySQL) with 31 queries
Page Loading Time:

Support Apolyton: Amazon USA | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | Amazon FR |
Support Apolyton and get FREE PLUS, Buy from Chips&Bits: Galactic Civilizations | Galactic Civilizations: Deluxe Edition | Call to Power 2 | Civilization: The Boardgame | GURPS/ Alpha Centauri | Alpha Centauri | Civilization IV | Civilization III: Complete |


Front Page | Civilization IV | Civilization III | Civilization II | Call to Power II | Alpha Centauri | Master of Orion III
Rise of Nations | Galactic Civilizations | Galactic Civilizations II | Misc
Alt.Civs | Civ I | C:CtP I | About | News | Directory | Apolyton Store | Forums | Chat | Columns | Interviews | Newsletter
Scenario League | CSC | Clash of Civs | Spanish Site | CtP Maps | Cradle of Civ | WesW's Ctp1/2 Site | Civ3 Haven

apolyton.net | apolyton.com | civilization2.net | civilization3.net | civilization4.net | civilizationiv.info | calltopower.net | galciv.net | galciv2.net | moo3.net