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Bridge smeared with butter to stop suicides
(Thanks to DavCat and nursecindy)
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Bridge smeared with butter to stop suicides
(Thanks to DavCat and nursecindy)
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Saw that yesterday. The only surprise is that it was China rather than Japan, home for most of the Asian wackiness stories.
Posted by: Jeff Meyerson | August 31, 2009 at 09:43 AM
Why is there no cheese in China?
A billion people; one of the world's oldest cultures, and no cheese.
You'd have thought SOMEONE once would've left a pot of milk out and then came back a month later and been hungry enough to eat it.
You want to confuse the waiter at the local Szechuan Palace, order your Kung Pao Chicken -- with cheese!
Posted by: bonmot | August 31, 2009 at 09:44 AM
Suicide should be punishable by death.
Posted by: oneblankspace | August 31, 2009 at 09:49 AM
It's hard to believe that the signs asking people not to commit suicide on the bridge didn't work.
Posted by: pannus | August 31, 2009 at 09:54 AM
So... they climb up, slip, and then fall to their death anyway? Must be a lot of reasons to kill yourself in China. Most likely, being forced to smoke and eat bugs.
Posted by: eilbeback | August 31, 2009 at 09:55 AM
It still sounds like a Looney Tunes...I'm picturing Wile E. Coyote with his feet going all directions as he hits the butter...
Posted by: Allen at Division | August 31, 2009 at 09:55 AM
BonMot --
Curdled milk is seen as unappealing. Plus there is a pretty good percentage of Chinese people who are lactose-problematic. The combination made creating pizza a bit of a challenge back in the '80s.
"Bridge Guard Wong Man" was quoted. Maybe he's just the wong man for the job.
Posted by: Not My Usual Alias | August 31, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Those jumpers are toast. Just in a different way from before.
Posted by: Ford79 | August 31, 2009 at 10:07 AM
All the cats licking the bridge have now become a traffic hazard.
Posted by: Mot the Hoople | August 31, 2009 at 10:34 AM
Now the traffic jams on hot days are caused by people stopping and cooking eggs on the bridge.
Posted by: Jake the Snake | August 31, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Hot Buttered Bridges WBAGNFARB
Also, TAAFT!
Posted by: bonmot | August 31, 2009 at 10:49 AM
So the go to the bridge depressed and suicidal then leave depressed, suicidal, bruised and covered in butter?
Hey, works for me. I've returned from dates in the same manner.
Posted by: Hammond Rye | August 31, 2009 at 10:58 AM
i'll bring some lobstah, and lets get a pot of rice going. why waste good buttah?
what happens if they use I cant believe its NOT butter?
Posted by: queensbee | August 31, 2009 at 10:59 AM
I'd like to hear more about those dates Hammie. Or maybe not. I wonder if they've thought about doing this on the Golden Gate Bridge?
Posted by: nursecindy | August 31, 2009 at 11:00 AM
A more enlightened society would send the suicidal to work in the mines.
Posted by: CJrun | August 31, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Post a sign saying that potential jumpers will be immediately shot. If they are serious, they shouldn't see this as a problem. If they are wanting attention, they will be aware that that particular method is counter-productive.
Posted by: Steve | August 31, 2009 at 12:43 PM
Warning: Suicide attempt will land you in a jam.
Posted by: Horace LaBadie | August 31, 2009 at 01:14 PM
I'm sure the smell of rancid butter will cheer them up no end.
Posted by: eve | August 31, 2009 at 01:40 PM
您好面对黄油。(Simplified Chinese.)
Posted by: Dr. Bob | August 31, 2009 at 02:36 PM
In related news, bridges are now considered 100% more tasty than before!
Posted by: Steve (The 24 Guy) | August 31, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Do they commit suicide better than they conduct a fire drill?
Posted by: Dr. Bob | August 31, 2009 at 03:05 PM
*tap* *tap* Is this mic on?
Posted by: Dr. Bob | August 31, 2009 at 03:18 PM
That'll cut down on the BASTE jumping.
Posted by: bonmot | August 31, 2009 at 03:20 PM
The Ministry of Public Health has made them change to a polyunsaturated margarine spread for the lower triglycerides and hydrogenated oils.
Posted by: Horace LaBadie | August 31, 2009 at 03:20 PM
So does greasing up real estate make it easier to flip?
Posted by: bonmot | August 31, 2009 at 04:18 PM
This had butter work!
Posted by: bonmot | August 31, 2009 at 04:28 PM
Parkay
Posted by: Clankazoid | August 31, 2009 at 04:49 PM
snork @ bonmot's baste.
Posted by: NotSherly | August 31, 2009 at 05:54 PM
But it was the best butter.
Posted by: Ralph | August 31, 2009 at 06:27 PM
What, they got no olive oil?
Posted by: Loudmouth | August 31, 2009 at 06:37 PM
When they slip and fall of do they land butter side down?
Posted by: Dolphan72 | August 31, 2009 at 08:20 PM
Of course you need butter for your "Last tango in Guangzhou"? It helps cut down on those rear end collisions.
Posted by: Wvplantman | September 01, 2009 at 09:25 AM