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on: December 12, 2009, 03:16:55 PM
Thought everyone might get a giggle out of this - so much for Steampunk, howabout some LeisurePunk (uggh, reminds me of why I hate the term Steampunk) from the 50's?

(other choices GoogiePunk - look it up, or PopuluxePunk, or CoctailPunk)

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Reply #1 on: December 12, 2009, 06:11:46 PM
Gawd, that is hilarious!  Thanks for sharing.

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Reply #2 on: December 12, 2009, 06:27:07 PM
 :D it is to larf....

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Reply #3 on: December 12, 2009, 09:02:37 PM
"This could happen to YOU"
Definite favorite, right there!

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Reply #4 on: December 12, 2009, 09:29:55 PM
Quote from: lieffeil on December 12, 2009, 09:02:37 PM
"This could happen to YOU"
Definite favorite, right there!

To be fair, it would also be happening to those beneath you.

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Reply #5 on: December 12, 2009, 10:22:42 PM
I love the detail of the little dog being flung to its (presumed) death  - it COULD happen to you, but it certainly is happening to that dog....
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Reply #6 on: December 13, 2009, 12:45:42 AM
I dunno looks like the dog is the only one leaping toi safty!   These were great, thanks for sharing!

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Reply #7 on: December 13, 2009, 05:11:01 AM
aaah that was great.  "No, Popular Mechanics, that cannot happen to me."

I'd like to hear my options, so I could weigh them, what do you say?
Five pounds?  Six pounds? Seven pounds?

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Reply #8 on: December 14, 2009, 07:39:20 AM
Ouch! My stomach hurts from laughing!!

My favourite has to be the Dyno-Wheel Motor Bus -- an instant WTF??? picture if ever I've seen one. Also the propeller-driven skimobile. I mean seriously, even if ordered, would you go anywhere NEAR something with a high-speed prop right behind you?


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Reply #9 on: December 14, 2009, 03:06:44 PM
Quote from: Bdoomed on December 13, 2009, 05:11:01 AM
aaah that was great.  "No, Popular Mechanics, that cannot happen to me."

It's happened to me while playing Grand Theft Auto 3.


Quote from: kibitzer on December 14, 2009, 07:39:20 AM
...Also the propeller-driven skimobile. I mean seriously, even if ordered, would you go anywhere NEAR something with a high-speed prop right behind you?

Swamp boats?


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Reply #10 on: December 14, 2009, 09:14:07 PM
Quote from: stePH on December 14, 2009, 03:06:44 PM
Swamp boats?

See now, that propeller is facing the right way -- away from you, not right up yer arse!


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Reply #11 on: December 14, 2009, 09:19:21 PM
Quote from: kibitzer on December 14, 2009, 09:14:07 PM
Quote from: stePH on December 14, 2009, 03:06:44 PM
Swamp boats?

See now, that propeller is facing the right way -- away from you, not right up yer arse!

But what fun is that.


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Reply #12 on: December 14, 2009, 10:23:14 PM
Quote from: kibitzer on December 14, 2009, 09:14:07 PM
Quote from: stePH on December 14, 2009, 03:06:44 PM
Swamp boats?

See now, that propeller is facing the right way -- away from you, not right up yer arse!

I think the "skimobile" prop would also have to be facing away from you, if it's going to be propelling you forward.  How's that different from the swamp airboat?

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Reply #13 on: December 24, 2009, 01:54:05 AM
Quote from: kibitzer on December 14, 2009, 09:14:07 PM
See now, that propeller is facing the right way -- away from you, not right up yer arse!
Like this then?

Yeah, real "protective".  ::)
That's from http://blog.modernmechanix.com/

I wish I could find a video of that B&W film clip of the guy with skates and a rocket pack. As soon as he lights it up he's on spinning on his ass and trying to slap out the flames on his pants. That never gets old.  ;D

Quote from: stePH on December 14, 2009, 10:23:14 PM
I think the "skimobile" prop would also have to be facing away from you, if it's going to be propelling you forward.  How's that different from the swamp airboat?
It doesn't matter, as long as the prop blades are twisted in the right direction, and the engine with it.
I've flown in one of these:

A Cessna 336 "Skymaster", aka "Push-Pull", with a propellor at both ends. Very popular as the smallest twin-engine commercial craft.
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Reply #14 on: January 10, 2010, 05:47:56 AM
Quote from: Planish on December 24, 2009, 01:54:05 AM
I've flown in one of these:

A Cessna 336 "Skymaster", aka "Push-Pull", with a propellor at both ends. Very popular as the smallest twin-engine commercial craft.

Well, now you're just bragging :D
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Reply #15 on: March 04, 2010, 08:08:17 PM
PopSci just put all their archives online for free: http://www.popsci.com/archives

And actually having looked at the "THIS COULD HAPPEN TO YOU" cover, most boring explanation for the cover ever. Apparently, it's an illustration of the fact that driving at 30mph is as dangerous as driving on the roof of a building.

Bad PopSci. Bad.
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