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http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/08/30/california-boy-throws-rocks-at-car-gets-hit-by-crossbow/

SAN DIEGO – San Diego police say a 16-year-old boy throwing rocks at a sport utility vehicle was struck by a crossbow bolt fired by a passenger.

Police say the shirtless boy and a friend were throwing rocks at a black Toyota RAV4 in the Linda Vista neighborhood Monday afternoon when a passenger fired a crossbow out the window.

The boy was shot in the right side and was taken to a hospital. The San Diego Union-Tribune says his injuries are not life-threatening.

His name wasn't released.

Nobody has been arrested.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/08/30/california-boy-throws-rocks-at-car-gets-hit-by-crossbow/#ixzz1WYszLHLS

I know, I know "hurrr fox news" but I found the story to be noteworthy.

Did the boy gak gold?

This may sound sadistic, but good. I hope that little gak learned a valuable lesson.

Kids that do stupid gak like this need to face the consequences of their actions more often. Some people have to learn the hard way before they relent, (even while hthey are still children), and start to fall in line with how normal society operates.

Case in point, when I was a child during the summer, I remember I once stood outside on my front lawn with a hose and shot water at cars passing by, even if their windows were down. A car stopped after being sprayed, backed up and then my parents found out. I received a spanking right then and there for all of the neighbors to see and the unfortunate motorist, and thus, there were no more cars sprayed with a hose during any following summers.

So firing a crossbow means your 'Tyrion'?

Hmm. Pop culture rears its ugly squat odd eyed noseless head again.

I think its pretty funny personally. Maybe a tad over board on the payback but hey, if you dont have a brick in your front seat, ammirite?

Orlanth wrote:So firing a crossbow means your 'Tyrion'?

Hmm. Pop culture rears its ugly squat odd eyed noseless head again.

Who is Tyrion anyway? Maybe I'm just not up to date on UK pop culture.

Your google fu is weak old man woman

It's a character from 'game of thrones'.

I would've loved to have heard the explination he gave as to why somebody shot him with a crossbow.

STREET JUSTICE!

It's not weak so much as I don't actually care that much about googling a character to a show I never intend to watch ^.^

Melissia wrote:It's not weak so much as I don't actually care that much about googling a character to a show I never intend to watch ^.^

It's also books. I haven't read them, but they are popular.

Like Aliens. That movie was such gak...

Serves the little bastard right.
Hope he reconsiders doing it next time.

Pretty funny. Would have to question the title though. The reference is perhaps a little niche.

'Ted Nugent drives an SUV' now there's a title everyone would get, i guess it doesnt meet the nerd Quotient but hey.

Perkustin wrote:Pretty funny. Would have to question the title though. The reference is perhaps a little niche.

The more niche it is, the funnier it is for the people who do get it. YMMV

Woah, shot a kid with a crossbow? That's some serious road rage!
I can't really condone that.

No Tyrion, he didn't get a groin shot.

Chowderhead wrote:Like Aliens. That movie was such gak...

Wait what.

That was a worrisome non sequitur, lad. I'm reaching for my crossbow.

Another thread successfully executing BLAME THE VICTIM!

RatBot wrote:This may sound sadistic, but good. I hope that little gak learned a valuable lesson.

Nah its not sadistic, in fact, I think SUVs should have bolt throwers built into their chassis after reading that story!

RatBot wrote:This may sound sadistic, but good. I hope that little gak learned a valuable lesson.

Agreed.


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Orlanth wrote:So firing a crossbow means your 'Tyrion'?

Hmm. Pop culture rears its ugly squat odd eyed noseless head again.

Who's Tyrion?


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Da Boss wrote:Woah, shot a kid with a crossbow? That's some serious road rage!
I can't really condone that.

A "stone" can kill a person in a car. Mess with the bull you get the horns. SUV driver should get a metal, a parade, and an invite to hang out where the flah mob attacks are for a while. He also needs an outfit and needs to call himself something like "the Bolt."

Da Boss wrote:Woah, shot a kid with a crossbow? That's some serious road rage!
I can't really condone that.

IMO he deserved it.
It might be a touch OTT but frankly throwing rocks at cars is d**kish.

Grakmar wrote:Another thread successfully executing BLAME THE VICTIM!

Oh no you di-int!

mattyrm wrote:

RatBot wrote:This may sound sadistic, but good. I hope that little gak learned a valuable lesson.

Nah its not sadistic, in fact, I think SUVs should have bolt throwers built into their chassis after reading that story!

Pretty much this.

Little gak got what was coming to him; just shows how you shouldn't quarrel with an SUV.

Ha quarrel...

I estimate that half of you saying "he deserved it" did similarly stupid stuff when you were kids. Just be thankful there wasn't some nutjob with a crossbow present.

purplefood wrote:Ha quarrel...

Yay! Someone got it!

And first time too

gorgon wrote:I estimate that half of you saying "he deserved it" did similarly stupid stuff when you were kids. Just be thankful there wasn't some nutjob with a crossbow present.

NO I DIDN'T BECAUSE I WAS RAISED PROPERLY AND WAS NOT A, YOU KNOW, IDIOT.

This is sorta funny in a twisted sort of way. More because I imagine the bugs bunny cartoons. One pulls a gun, the other pulls out a cannon and blows him away.

The real question is who carries a crossbow with them everywhere they go? Or at the very least why was it in the front of the car and not stowed away in the trunk?

Infreak wrote:The real question is who carries a crossbow with them everywhere they go? Or at the very least why was it in the front of the car and not stowed away in the trunk?

This was kind of my question.

Someone just happened to have a crossbow handy? The kid who got shot certainly won the "unlucky lottery" there.

Troy wrote:

Orlanth wrote:So firing a crossbow means your 'Tyrion'?

Hmm. Pop culture rears its ugly squat odd eyed noseless head again.

Who's Tyrion?

Dear Mr. Troy,

I am writing you on behalf of the Department of Nerds and Dorks. This letter is to inform you that we are hereby revoking your Nerd Establishment Score. You can no longer refer to yourself as a "nerd", "dork", "geek" or "gamer".

We note that this is due to your lack of knowledge about A Song of Ice and Fire which all nerds are required to be familiar with.

Until you have completed the required reading, we will not be able to reverse this decision, and all appeals will be summarily dismissed. If and when you complete this requirement, we will be able to reinstate you at your previous Nerd level.

Thank you,
Grakmar
Nerd level 4

If you win the 'unlucky lottery' aren't you actually a loser?