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Should we start up a Tucson weirdness thread or is there already one?

Started by Nephew Twiddleton, January 25, 2011, 08:48:40 PM

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Nephew Twiddleton

January 25, 2011, 08:48:40 PM
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_tucson_african_lion_tacos

QuoteTUCSON, Ariz. – An Arizona restaurant has decided to scrap plans to offer African lion meat in its tacos.

Bryan Mazon, the owner of Boca Tacos and Tequila, said Monday that his Tucson eatery has received "many threats" against the restaurant, family members, customers and vendors since he announced last week that he was taking prepaid orders for the exotic tacos.
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The Good Reverend Roger

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January 25, 2011, 08:49:54 PM
There's already a thread in Aneristic Delusions, but that's more of a "horrible Arizona politicians and the yahoos that love them" kinda thing.
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Nephew Twiddleton

#2
January 25, 2011, 08:52:47 PM
Ah, yeah, lion tacos don't quite fit in with that.
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Richter

#3
January 25, 2011, 08:54:20 PM
Fuck.  I wanted to chalk up another exotic species I've eaten.
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Nephew Twiddleton

#4
January 25, 2011, 08:56:36 PM
It is funny though, every time I see some headline in the news about something weird going on in AZ, it always turns out to be specifically in Tucson.
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January 25, 2011, 08:58:46 PM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on January 25, 2011, 08:56:36 PM
It is funny though, every time I see some headline in the news about something weird going on in AZ, it always turns out to be specifically in Tucson.

There's two reasons for that:

1.  The Phoenix area media are - shall we say - STRONGLY discouraged from making that area look like paradise, and

2.  Tucson.
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Nephew Twiddleton

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January 25, 2011, 09:04:33 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on January 25, 2011, 08:58:46 PM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on January 25, 2011, 08:56:36 PM
It is funny though, every time I see some headline in the news about something weird going on in AZ, it always turns out to be specifically in Tucson.

There's two reasons for that:

1.  The Phoenix area media are - shall we say - STRONGLY discouraged from making that area look like paradise, and

2.  Tucson.

:lulz:

In regards to item number 2 I thought it was hyperbole on your part when I first got here, but, well...
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January 25, 2011, 09:05:44 PM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on January 25, 2011, 09:04:33 PM
Quote from: The Good Reverend Roger on January 25, 2011, 08:58:46 PM
Quote from: Doktor Blight on January 25, 2011, 08:56:36 PM
It is funny though, every time I see some headline in the news about something weird going on in AZ, it always turns out to be specifically in Tucson.

There's two reasons for that:

1.  The Phoenix area media are - shall we say - STRONGLY discouraged from making that area look like paradise, and

2.  Tucson.

:lulz:

In regards to item number 2 I thought it was hyperbole on your part when I first got here, but, well...

Hyperbole --->  Tucson = Coals ---> Newcastle.
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

The Good Reverend Roger

#9
January 28, 2011, 01:52:05 AM
WTF, OVER

http://abcnews.go.com/US/drug-smugglers-catapult-launch-marijuana-arizona-mexico-border/story?id=12776586

QuoteDrug Smugglers Use Catapult to Launch Bales of Pot Across Border
Surveillance Video Shows Men Loading Catapult With Packages of Marijuana

Grainy surveillance video shows drug smugglers putting a new twist on their crime by using a catapult to launch small bales of marijuana across the Arizona-Mexico border.

The video was taken the night of Jan. 21 by National Guard troops monitoring a series of surveillance cameras near Naco, Ariz., officials from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection said.

The black and white video shows at least four men near an SUV loading a three yard catapult and flinging the pot over the border fence.
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

The Good Reverend Roger

#10
January 28, 2011, 01:54:39 AM
I love this state.   :lulz:
" It's just that Depeche Mode were a bunch of optimistic loveburgers."
- TGRR, shaming himself forever, 7/8/2017

"Billy, when I say that ethics is our number one priority and safety is also our number one priority, you should take that to mean exactly what I said. Also quality. That's our number one priority as well. Don't look at me that way, you're in the corporate world now and this is how it works."
- TGRR, raising the bar at work.

Telarus

#11
January 28, 2011, 03:07:12 AM
I can see the comments protest signs now!


"Trebuchets are for Stones, Not Stoners!"


"Parachute Embargo on Mexico!!!"


And here's something from Slashdot:

QuoteWhat's important is the counter measure. Here is something for the US border patrol to bear in mind:

When faced with enemy trebuchets, cavalry work best due to their high speed and good damage. A small group of Knights make short work of a group of trebuchets. Cavalry archers also work well, especially the Mongol Mangudai due to its bonus damage vs. siege units. Infantry and foot archers are also acceptable but are less desirable due to their lack of speed; this weakness allows the user to spot them early and respond to the situation by unpacking the trebuchets and/or retaliating with an army of his/her own.
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#12
January 28, 2011, 03:37:41 AM
Quote from: Telarus on January 28, 2011, 03:07:12 AM
I can see the comments protest signs now!


"Trebuchets are for Stones, Not Stoners!"


"Parachute Embargo on Mexico!!!"


And here's something from Slashdot:

QuoteWhat's important is the counter measure. Here is something for the US border patrol to bear in mind:

When faced with enemy trebuchets, cavalry work best due to their high speed and good damage. A small group of Knights make short work of a group of trebuchets. Cavalry archers also work well, especially the Mongol Mangudai due to its bonus damage vs. siege units. Infantry and foot archers are also acceptable but are less desirable due to their lack of speed; this weakness allows the user to spot them early and respond to the situation by unpacking the trebuchets and/or retaliating with an army of his/her own.

:lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz: :lulz:
Fucking amazing.
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A Tucsonite is like a Christian in several important ways.  For one thing, they believe what they say about their god in the most literal, straightfaced way possible.  For another, they both know their god can hear them.  The difference between the two, however, is quite vast in terms of their relationship with their god; Christians believe in His benevolence, but Tucsonites KNOW of The City's spite and hate.

Don Coyote

#13
January 28, 2011, 03:41:54 AM
Next thing youknow the DHS is going to be hireing and training knights to combat the drug trebuchets.

Sister Fracture

#14
January 28, 2011, 03:45:17 AM
Quote from: Canis latrans eques on January 28, 2011, 03:41:54 AM
Next thing youknow the DHS is going to be hireing and training knights to combat the drug trebuchets.

I WANNA DO IT! I LOVE HORSEBACK RIDING! AND BATTLING THE FORCES OF EVIL AND TREBUCHETS!
Roaring Berserkery Bunny of the North End™

A Tucsonite is like a Christian in several important ways.  For one thing, they believe what they say about their god in the most literal, straightfaced way possible.  For another, they both know their god can hear them.  The difference between the two, however, is quite vast in terms of their relationship with their god; Christians believe in His benevolence, but Tucsonites KNOW of The City's spite and hate.
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