3000GT's very own Off-Topic Thread! Part DEUX

[planet_keeper]

I don't know what to think about that whole bomb-scare thing. On one hand, you have people saying that the city overreacted but I think that underreacting would be even worse. I would feel bad for the guys that are in trouble, but they are completely unapologetic. Even though these guys see it as a huge joke they are failing to see the position they put the state in or the years in jail they face. You could say they are being idealistic but it's not like they are spreading rebel ideals or anything really worth jailtime. I love aqua teen hunger force but its still just a cartoon. The least they could do is say that they are sorry and didn't know the trouble it would cause.

IMO, it can't go completely unpunished because of the precedent it would set for those who don't think about the possible consequences of their actions, but at the same time I don't think that it should be treated the same way a terror threat might because they made a simple error of judgement with benign intentions. They were just trying to find a novel way of advertising.

I think guerilla marketing is a pretty cool idea and I'd hate to see it die from something like this. I think it might be a good idea to set up a system for it though. Maybe have the marketing firm inform the authorities that they are putting up neon signs and not bombs would avoid the huge expense it costs the state to respond to a bomb threat.

One more thing. Im seriously considering going into automotive design. I found a couple peices of information on it and I think this is something I could really get into. I know I want to work with cars and I know I want to do something creative so this fits pretty well. I'm having trouble finding colleges that offer it. It seems to usually be part of industrial design but I'm not positive on that. If you guys know of any schools in your area that offer it or know any online resources I'd really appreciate it. I'd really like to talk to someone that works in the feild so if you know of someone I can talk to or know a way I can find someone that would be also very much appreciated.

[Stealthee]

According to some people the higher ups in Boston KNEW it was a marketing scheme by 10am yet refused to back down and tell people what was up. They fucked up and didnt want to admit it. I am sorry but they are idiots and the guys who put up the signs should not be punished for others idiocy. Those signs were put up in other large cities and not one of them had a bomb scare.

[youngvr4]

i didnt hear anything about it, i need to watch more news...and to think i work for the newspaper

[Igovert500]

I'm with Stealthee on this one. They had some here in Philly and nobody flipped out. I think it's partially the fault of our government constantly keeping our country in a state of fear of terrorism. But hey, just in case anybody ever does decide to make a bomb from a LiteBrite....at least we will all have plenty of duct tape

I think if they prosecute them with anything more than like littering or trespassing, they suck.

[jason_bet]

I just got a 94 plymouth laser turbo FWD!! he blew the turbo up (p.o.s. ebay turbo) i just picked it up for 700 bones! I just got a evo 16g from my friend and i will be putting it all togeather when he ships it out to me! It is one of the cleanest looking 1 gen dsm's i have ever seen too!! i will post some pictures tomorrow

[Hotshot8792]

so what do ya'll think of my new modification



I even got the stock glass back on.

[Musashi3000GT]

OMG! are they serious?!?!? No really, are they seriously calling it a "bomb scare"? Dude the authorities in Boston win the "world stupidest looser" award.
If I lived in Boston I would move....right now!
How do you look at a tiny bilboard with batteries attached to the back and call it a "bomb"? I think its funny how they keep calling them "small packages" on the news but in reallity there was nothing that ressembled a "package" whatsoever! have you guys actually seen what they looked like? its a flat black board with l.e.d.'s and like 6 "C" size batteries in the back.

No one in thier right mind would of thought it was a bomb, they where overreacting.

[jason_bet]

looks good hotshot I was messing around with mine before i put the dash in but it was just to big a pain in the ass for me to want to deal with it

[AutostradaVR4]

Originally Posted by Musashi3000GT

OMG! are they serious?!?!? No really, are they seriously calling it a "bomb scare"? Dude the authorities in Boston win the "world stupidest looser" award.
If I lived in Boston I would move....right now!
How do you look at a tiny bilboard with batteries attached to the back and call it a "bomb"? I think its funny how they keep calling them "small packages" on the news but in reallity there was nothing that ressembled a "package" whatsoever! have you guys actually seen what they looked like? its a flat black board with l.e.d.'s and like 6 "C" size batteries in the back.

No one in thier right mind would of thought it was a bomb, they where overreacting.

I was floored when i saw that too. Its sad how completely fcuking stupid people are. If someone really was trying to plan a bomb, why the F would they make it light up and attract attention??? ATHF rules and i look foward to them making fun of boston on the show.

[Dreamspawn]

So what the hell happend all i get from you guys is somthing to do with ATHF and a bill board with "small packages" on the back of it. Links????

Anyone know anything about Silk Automotive found front/rear bumpers for the eclipse that i like

[Stealthee]

All it was was basically a battery powered light brite with a pic of ignot(sp?) flippin the bird.

[Dreamspawn]

and they thought that was a fucking bomb????

[youngvr4]

these damn bears need to pick up the defense!

[VR43000GT]

^^ That they do. Seems like every other play is a turn over. I have to cheer on the Colts though just because of Manning and I do not like the Bears.

[Stealthee]

Originally Posted by Dreamspawn

and they thought that was a fucking bomb????

Thats Bostonians for you.