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Gravdigr · 03-10-2015, 02:42 PM

Whoops.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-15-2015, 02:18 AM

Oh Jesus, what are they up to? Why even bother? Distracting people from zombies?

footfootfoot · 03-17-2015, 02:15 PM

Oh, me father was the keeper of the eddystone light
And he slept with a mermaid one fine night
From this union there came three
A porpoise and a porgy and the other was me...

sexobon · 03-20-2015, 01:29 AM

Get it while it's hot!

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This personal flamethrower is somehow legal in 49 states

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The XM42 from Ion Productions is every pyromaniac's dream come true: a personal, portable flamethrower that's (amazingly still) legal everywhere except California. You'll be able to get your own flame on for as little as $700 when the company launches its IndieGoGo campaign on March 23rd.

The XM42 bills itself as the first "commercially-available handheld flamethrower." It spews a column of 87 Octane flame up to 25 feet and, according to the product website, is suitable for everything from clearing snow and ice to insect control and pyrotechnic event displays (not to mention long-distance S'more baking, home defense, and showing those raccoons that keep knocking over your trash who's boss). The XM42 will be available in three finishes: brushed aluminum for $699 and either a polished aluminum or colored powder coat for $799.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-20-2015, 02:10 AM

Why is it amazing, why shouldn't it be legal?

sexobon · 03-20-2015, 02:22 AM

It's weird that they weren't readily available until now. Pesky mosquitoes and their West Nile virus ... torch 'em!

xoxoxoBruce · 03-20-2015, 07:28 AM

Military surplus throwers are getting harder to find and way more expensive, since the military dropped them 30 years ago. These guy figured they could make money building a VW for the pent up demand. 87 octane sounds like they're using gasoline, but I'll bet they're just projecting a flame rather than shooting fluids.

Gravdigr · 03-20-2015, 02:56 PM

Astounding lack of info at the product website. There is, however, a sticker, on what I suppose is the fuel receptacle, that says "Flammable Liquid". The receptacle looks remarkably like a propane torch fuel tank.

I think Bruce was right. It looks like there is no liquid spewing in the video on YouTube. You wanna set something besides toilet paper or paper towels on fire, you're gonna be a minute.

Gravdigr · 03-27-2015, 11:10 AM

Oh, good grief...

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Carruthers · 03-27-2015, 11:17 AM

It's an absolute disgrace.

Mrs. Porter is preventing personal injury lawyers throughout the land earning a (dis)honest living.

glatt · 03-27-2015, 11:29 AM

Today is the 27th.

Do you think they ate their oreos yet?

Gravdigr · 03-27-2015, 01:21 PM

Well, it is after lunch...

Clodfobble · 03-27-2015, 03:52 PM

*shrug*

If my child's teacher handed him an Oreo without telling me, I'd be pissed. Oh, and so would the parents of the four other students in his class alone who have to eat gluten-free. What's appalling is that teachers have to rely on food bribes to make learning fun because they are shitty teachers.

Lamplighter · 03-27-2015, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

*shrug*
...What's appalling is that teachers have to rely on food bribes to make learning fun because they are shitty teachers.

Come on, Clod, where are you getting such damnation of teachers ?

Using an Oreo to demonstrate plate tectonics is not a bribe.
It's a good model that kids at many levels can understand.
If as you say, it also happens to be fun, what's wrong with that ?

And the permission slip just shows the teacher was thinking ahead
about what might happen to the cookies during/after the demonstration.

I thought it was an innovative, inexpensive, and readily available prop
by a conscientious (and maybe well-experienced !) teacher.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-27-2015, 08:13 PM

It's called Realia.

03-10-2015, 02:42 PM	#1
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03-15-2015, 02:18 AM	#2
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03-17-2015, 02:15 PM	#3
footfootfoot To shreds, you say? Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: in the house and on the street-how many, many feet we meet! Posts: 18,449	Oh, me father was the keeper of the eddystone light And he slept with a mermaid one fine night From this union there came three A porpoise and a porgy and the other was me... __________________ The internet is a hateful stew of vomit you can never take completely seriously. - Her Fobs

03-20-2015, 02:10 AM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Why is it amazing, why shouldn't it be legal? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-20-2015, 07:28 AM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Military surplus throwers are getting harder to find and way more expensive, since the military dropped them 30 years ago. These guy figured they could make money building a VW for the pent up demand. 87 octane sounds like they're using gasoline, but I'll bet they're just projecting a flame rather than shooting fluids. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-20-2015, 02:22 AM	#6
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	It's weird that they weren't readily available until now. Pesky mosquitoes and their West Nile virus ... torch 'em!

03-20-2015, 02:56 PM	#8
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Astounding lack of info at the product website. There is, however, a sticker, on what I suppose is the fuel receptacle, that says "Flammable Liquid". The receptacle looks remarkably like a propane torch fuel tank. I think Bruce was right. It looks like there is no liquid spewing in the video on YouTube. You wanna set something besides toilet paper or paper towels on fire, you're gonna be a minute. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-27-2015, 11:10 AM	#9
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Oh, good grief... __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-27-2015, 11:17 AM	#10
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	It's an absolute disgrace. Mrs. Porter is preventing personal injury lawyers throughout the land earning a (dis)honest living.

03-27-2015, 11:29 AM	#11
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Today is the 27th. Do you think they ate their oreos yet?

03-27-2015, 01:21 PM	#12
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Well, it is after lunch... __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-27-2015, 03:52 PM	#13
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	shrug If my child's teacher handed him an Oreo without telling me, I'd be pissed. Oh, and so would the parents of the four other students in his class alone who have to eat gluten-free. What's appalling is that teachers have to rely on food bribes to make learning fun because they are shitty teachers. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

03-27-2015, 08:13 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	It's called Realia. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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