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May 14, 2008
SURE, IT LOOKS COOL
But his luggage was never found.
(Thanks to Billy No-Last-Name)
Posted by Dave on May 14, 2008 at 11:25 AM | Permalink
Comments
"Look! Up in the sky! No, really!"
Posted by: Mahatma Kane Jeeves | 11:28 AM on May 14, 2008
*chips in to buy Billy a last name*
Does it come in pink?
Posted by: Siouxie | 11:29 AM on May 14, 2008
Just don't look at picture #6. Really. Especially if you have a kid of your own.
Really. I'm going to go find a box of Kleenex now.
Posted by: Mr Death | 11:34 AM on May 14, 2008
Actually, that seems a lot safer than most airline flights. At least if you're piloting the thing drunk you'll be the only person who kisses dirt.
Posted by: Doc Rick | 11:38 AM on May 14, 2008
So what does he call his - 'Fusion Man, Jr.' or 'Frightened Flying Turtle'?
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | 11:40 AM on May 14, 2008
I can't be the only one who's thinking "To infinity, and beyond!"
Can I?
Posted by: Schadeboy | 11:40 AM on May 14, 2008
He seems to lack a rudder.
Posted by: pogo | 11:41 AM on May 14, 2008
Fusion Man: Fused with the sky? Or fused with the dirt?
Looking at the other five pictures... excuse me, I have to go hug my children.
Posted by: circuit7 | 11:54 AM on May 14, 2008
At least the Chinese are allowing in aid workers. Myanmar's government is stealing whatever supplies come in from foreign aid and won't let anyone in to help a devastated populace. Just sad. *sigh*
Posted by: Doc Rick | 12:10 PM on May 14, 2008
Here's the story and more pictures of Fusion Man.
(also video)
Posted by: Siouxie | 12:20 PM on May 14, 2008
I wonder how you would say "Hey Y'all, watch this." in Swiss? That has to be how this guy got started.
Posted by: Doc Rick | 12:21 PM on May 14, 2008
um..Warning: You must speak Swiss or French or whatever the heck he's speaking in the video.
This has been your Fusion Man afternoon update.
Posted by: Siouxie | 12:23 PM on May 14, 2008
He'd fly for about 12 seconds and then run out of fuel. What a stupid invention.
Posted by: Elon Weintraub | 12:25 PM on May 14, 2008
Elon, that's farther than most people get after they spend their paychecks putting gas into their cars these days. I'd consider him a success story.
Posted by: Doc Rick | 12:32 PM on May 14, 2008
"Elon" must be Swiss for "Eeyore."
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | 12:59 PM on May 14, 2008
"Hey, Francois, hold my hot cocoa and watch this, s'il vous plait."
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | 01:00 PM on May 14, 2008
The Swiss have no option since Swissair went phut.
Posted by: Mot the Hoople | 01:04 PM on May 14, 2008
I'm just trying to spare you the suffering, you ingrates.
Posted by: Elon Weintraub | 01:08 PM on May 14, 2008
Thank you, Elon, for thinking of us.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | 01:11 PM on May 14, 2008
Switzerland, just like France except the French at least pick up a gun every now and then.
Posted by: Doc Rick | 01:14 PM on May 14, 2008
Speaking of Swiss and hot cocoa, did anybody look at picture #2?
*jumps around, getting saltwater out of ears*
Posted by: CJrun | 01:15 PM on May 14, 2008
Now Doc, that's not nice. Where would the world be without all the the cheese and chocolate and secret bank accounts? You have to give them some credit.
Posted by: Elon Weintraub | 01:24 PM on May 14, 2008
CJrun --
I was wondering if the two were related until I noted the dateline.
Posted by: Not my usual alias | 01:25 PM on May 14, 2008
Hey, maybe the fires traveled backwards through time.
Nah, fires just don't do that.
Posted by: Elon Weintraub | 01:27 PM on May 14, 2008
Between all the bad drivers and gunfire I'm surprised Florida has time for wildfires CJ.
Posted by: Doc Rick | 01:28 PM on May 14, 2008
WE here in Cali had wildfires and rainy seasons first. The FWM is trying to steal our thunder.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | 01:32 PM on May 14, 2008
2 questions for FusionMan:
1) What are your superpowers?
2) Do you have a sidekick?
Posted by: Dr. Bob | 01:38 PM on May 14, 2008
Annie, you guys also get earthquakes and mudslides. On the whole "pretty place to live that you could die in a heartbeat scale" Cali is the decided winner over Florida. Unless you account for gators or python invasions in which case things get a little closer.
Posted by: Doc Rick | 01:39 PM on May 14, 2008
In terms of question #2, I hear MacheteWoman is looking to pair up.
Posted by: Dr. Bob | 01:39 PM on May 14, 2008
You called??
Posted by: Machete Woman | 01:41 PM on May 14, 2008
Rick, Annie - don't forget the rock slides and acid rain and lovely air quality in LA.
Posted by: Siouxie | 01:44 PM on May 14, 2008
Yes. I need a haircut. Not too much off the top.
Posted by: Dr. Bob | 01:44 PM on May 14, 2008
At least this can't happen to the guy.
Posted by: Not my usual alias | 01:44 PM on May 14, 2008
Dr. Bob, she doesn't quite have a grasp on the whole "not too much" thing. Be careful of what you ask for. *ducks for the first time in weeks*
Posted by: Doc Rick | 01:47 PM on May 14, 2008
Dr. Bob, the last time someone asked me for a haircut,I took a bit too much off the top.
Posted by: Siouxie | 01:53 PM on May 14, 2008
Looks like you missed a spot there Siouxie. At least from what I'm used to getting.
Posted by: Doc Rick | 02:04 PM on May 14, 2008
Not a problem.
Posted by: Dr. Bob | 02:05 PM on May 14, 2008
PONY!
I don't think the acid rain can penetrate the smog, so that's a plus out here. btw - we had two teeny quakelets early this morning. That's actually a good thing, releasing energy in small doses, rather than all at once. A good CJ analogy would be ladylike 'vapors' vs. a burrito bombshell.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | 02:22 PM on May 14, 2008
Kinda like baby farts, Annie??
Posted by: Siouxie | 02:29 PM on May 14, 2008
Yes - cute baby - hidden storm.
Posted by: Annie Where-but-here | 02:30 PM on May 14, 2008
Except in Florida baby farts equal tropical storms with floods and tornadoes. Fun times all around.
Posted by: Doc Rick | 02:36 PM on May 14, 2008
quote
Switzerland, just like France except the French at least pick up a gun every now and then.
/quote
From Wikipedia:
Famously, members of the armed forces keep their rifles and uniforms in their homes for immediate mobilisation, as well as 50 rounds of ammunition in a sealed tin, to be used for self defence while traveling to the mobilisation points, though the ammunition is no longer issued.
So, I'm not sure I'd be so quick to diss the Swiss. :)
Posted by: SpecialNobodie | 02:50 PM on May 14, 2008
