Have you ever had a day as bad as this guy’s?
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Cephus
September 18, 2010 at 10:30 am
Complete urban legend, it never happened. Mythbusters even proved it was impossible, even using black powder, to be blown off of a toilet like that.
Still, even as a story, it’s an interesting look at stupid people doing stupid things and getting precisely what they deserve.
the chaplain
September 18, 2010 at 11:06 am
Cephus:
I agree that, even as an urban legend, the story is amusing for its insight into a phenomenon we all know too well: doing something stupid, then wondering why the hell something awful happened.
So, play safely, don’t do anything stupid, and have a nice day.
Astasia
September 19, 2010 at 8:37 pm
I always feel like I must be missing something, given that I never really find violence, accidents, and unfortunate circumstances that amusing. The story didn’t even make me smirk.
desertscope
September 20, 2010 at 12:42 am
I actually find this sort of silliness amusing in that it isn’t true. I don’t think people who enjoyed Three Stooges bits thought deeply on the dysfunctional Moe/Larry/Curly relationship and the psychological damage Moe was inflicting upon the others.
PhillyChief
September 20, 2010 at 8:53 am
I’m disappointed that it isn’t true. I think there’s a tremendous appeal for people getting their just desserts. That’s at least part of the motivation for notions of heaven and hell and karma, don’t you think?
Anyway, if it were true I’m sure it he would have been a nomination for a Darwin Award.
Postman
September 20, 2010 at 12:22 pm
It’s amusing, as a story, but more amusing is how so many people don’t think skeptically about urban legends. Present company excepted, of course, Chappy. This story has been making the rounds for years and I’ll bet there are thousands and thousands, if not millions, of people who simply assume it’s true.
Lorena
September 21, 2010 at 12:18 am
I smelled “fish” right away. But it gave me a laugh nonetheless.
Daz
September 22, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Kind of related story..
My wife and I once popped a 125cc two-stroke engine in the oven to persuade the two halves to split. (Aluminium engine block with friction-held steel studs, the aluminium expands quicker than the steel…) Worked a treat, and yes we did have the sense to put an old tray in the bottom to catch the oil.
Sean the Blogonaut
September 24, 2010 at 6:52 am
An oldie but a goodie, hope everyone is enjoying themelves.