I need to point out that I know French people that are not irritating troublemakers. Feel like it had to be saud.
This one deserves to be left on his boat the day it really has a problem. I recommend the coast guard drop by to give him a waterproof copy of “the boy who cried wolf” to read on his way down.
whats the big deal with french people ? dammit like if there not enough language to hate … and before you say that my grammar or my syntax is wrong think yourself if you can speak another language than yours. period.
I had to come in before people commented that he’s an idiot because he’s French.
As for the language thing, I’m ESL too, with nasty teachers and lots of practice.
He must get asked if he’s in distress all the time but we have this thing called radio these days. He can just say no, I am fine, this is a stunt vessel, it’s supposed to look like that.
Isn’t there a law that other ships have to stop and render assistance to others? Wouldn’t that be really sucky to be a big cargo ship that spent all kinds of fuel to change direction only to find out it is just a cutesey custom boat. Pretty expen$ive prank.
I don’t know, I think that this guys is a bit of an ass. The “tee-hee, look at me, I got you and aren’t I the trickster!” mindset behind this is obnoxious.
I agree whole-heartedly, D. But then, isn’t that the essential mindset of most trolls? “I can fool you in an unfair fight and take advantage of your better nature; therefore I am clever.”
Yes, let’s all just be normal, play nice, behave, follow all the rules, be good little sheeple… THIS GUY IS MY HERO OF THE DAY! The rest of you who can’t deal with something creative and fun like this, why are you even on the interwebs?
So does this mean if I call 911 and say my house is on fire, or I’m being raped, and they come out to save me, and my house is not on fire and I’m not being raped, I should be able to go ‘Teehee, I got you guys good!’ and not be punished?
No, this is something Candid Camera would do. If it was Jackass, they’d take an actual boat and stand on it while it sinks to see if the boat would really drag them down… oh wait, that’s Mythbusters. If it was Jackass, they’d use that crane to drop the boat on each other.
Better yet, send a few unmanned drone vessels down Somalia way, rigged with surveillance gear and scuttling charges. It’s cheaper than keeping a naval frigate on station, and remember: What happens in international waters stays in international waters…
I was in the U.S. Coast Guard, if we responded to this guy and it turns out this he was making a false alarm or if by design of his vessel he intended to create a faux emergency situation: he would be fined for all cost of the mission by the US Coast Guard and US Gov. As SAR coordinator for a Group, I think the first time I would let him off, the next time I would launch every asset within 500 miles; Helicopters, ships, SAR Boats and a salvage vessel…. then send his moronic ass the bill.
Yeah, but it would be tied up in court for years to come and cost the government just as much in legal fees. That being said, there is a time and a place for such creative efforts. You don’t drive parade floats down Main Street for your daily commute.
I need to point out that I know French people that are not irritating troublemakers. Feel like it had to be saud.
This one deserves to be left on his boat the day it really has a problem. I recommend the coast guard drop by to give him a waterproof copy of “the boy who cried wolf” to read on his way down.
whats the big deal with french people ? dammit like if there not enough language to hate … and before you say that my grammar or my syntax is wrong think yourself if you can speak another language than yours. period.
L2Grammar+Syntax. <- That's a period. Period.
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I had to come in before people commented that he’s an idiot because he’s French.
As for the language thing, I’m ESL too, with nasty teachers and lots of practice.
Ich kann sehr wohl eine andere Sprache, and your grammar and syntax are miserable.
what is the problem ? you hate people ?
Il n’y a pas d’honte être français. Il y a seulement l’honte dans rester de français.
(There is no shame in being French. There is only shame in staying French.)
Chinga tu.
He must get asked if he’s in distress all the time but we have this thing called radio these days. He can just say no, I am fine, this is a stunt vessel, it’s supposed to look like that.
Funny when people aren’t calling the coast guard.
Thats actually pretty funny. Must be hell to actually get it anywhere though. o_o
It’s an interesting boat to be sure.
That dude’s the man!
If it actually starts to sink he shouldn’t be surprised if the Coast Guard ignores him.
Ahhahhahaha! That’s exactly the kind of $#!+ I would buy if I ever got rich =D
Me too! And a Dodge Viper, like in the TV show.
The punchline should include “Trolling Motor”.
Does anyone else want to use that to reenact the last scene from Jaws?
Movie prop?
Beat me to it.
This should be on Art Of Trolling
Hello Gentleman!
Calibrated touchscreens are so mainstream.
+1
Isn’t there a law that other ships have to stop and render assistance to others? Wouldn’t that be really sucky to be a big cargo ship that spent all kinds of fuel to change direction only to find out it is just a cutesey custom boat. Pretty expen$ive prank.
As a long time sailor, I think this guy deserves to be tied to a harbor buoy for a few days.
It is funny though
Has to be from the film industry. not much if any propulsion or steering. would need to be towed.
Or…you know…just sit on it like a buoy and drink beer stowed in the “cabin”.
Or you could follow the link above to bitsandpieces, and learn that it’s a functional boat that has crossed the English Channel, without being towed.
I think the Captain of a cutter would accidentally use that “vessel” for target practice…
Is it a boat that is put out there to check Coast Guard reaction times and actions?
He just needs “Jaws” to come along and finish the job.
I don’t know, I think that this guys is a bit of an ass. The “tee-hee, look at me, I got you and aren’t I the trickster!” mindset behind this is obnoxious.
I agree whole-heartedly, D. But then, isn’t that the essential mindset of most trolls? “I can fool you in an unfair fight and take advantage of your better nature; therefore I am clever.”
Update: Not quite sure about the “most” above. But I stand by the rest of it.
Yes, let’s all just be normal, play nice, behave, follow all the rules, be good little sheeple… THIS GUY IS MY HERO OF THE DAY! The rest of you who can’t deal with something creative and fun like this, why are you even on the interwebs?
So does this mean if I call 911 and say my house is on fire, or I’m being raped, and they come out to save me, and my house is not on fire and I’m not being raped, I should be able to go ‘Teehee, I got you guys good!’ and not be punished?
Hmm.
Actually all states have a law that says that very thing.
Lol how old are you?
38.
Minus 10,000 internets for using the word “sheeple”.
Internet scores? Kevin says, “baaaa!”
This is the kind of S*&^ those “Jackass” guys do
No, this is something Candid Camera would do. If it was Jackass, they’d take an actual boat and stand on it while it sinks to see if the boat would really drag them down… oh wait, that’s Mythbusters. If it was Jackass, they’d use that crane to drop the boat on each other.
Uh, no, if it was Jackass, they’d get two boats, set them on a collision course and stand in the bow playing chicken.
Um, no, if it was Jackass, they’d be on a boat while they put something in Steve-O’s butt. Or would use him as a fishing lure.
The funny thing is that they are people so much worse than this ….
Google captain calamity and have a look!
If his capsized-looking boat ever capsizes, then it would cause some confusion, because the capsized state would make the boat appear upright.
if it capsized (the real definition, not your fantasy one) it would look like a white shark fin
I think we aught to make several of these…let them loose around somolia…oh first load them up with tnt….let the piratesb find out the hard way.
Better yet, send a few unmanned drone vessels down Somalia way, rigged with surveillance gear and scuttling charges. It’s cheaper than keeping a naval frigate on station, and remember: What happens in international waters stays in international waters…
Trollseidon, king of the Trolcean.
…So when her lawyer said “half of everything”…
its actually a paper plate warmer
sorry wrong kludge it should be posted here: http://thereifixedit.failblog.org/2011/01/04/white-trash-repairs-this-fixll-last-a-whole-day/comment-page-1/#comment-87684
I was in the U.S. Coast Guard, if we responded to this guy and it turns out this he was making a false alarm or if by design of his vessel he intended to create a faux emergency situation: he would be fined for all cost of the mission by the US Coast Guard and US Gov. As SAR coordinator for a Group, I think the first time I would let him off, the next time I would launch every asset within 500 miles; Helicopters, ships, SAR Boats and a salvage vessel…. then send his moronic ass the bill.
Yeah, but it would be tied up in court for years to come and cost the government just as much in legal fees. That being said, there is a time and a place for such creative efforts. You don’t drive parade floats down Main Street for your daily commute.
Its an obnoxious french waste of time. This guy should have an anchor dropped in his lap 500 times.