Thought you were having a bad day...

[mtpros]

If you thought you were having a bad day read this.

[Emc2]

He shoulda been smarter than that...especially after 9/11. It's a stupid lawsuit, and I agree with the lawyers "image-starved" comment. I'd say that if he's going to get sued, he shouldn't be charged, and if he's going to be charged, he shouldn't be sued...one of those double jeopardy things, you know?

[Ratface2u]

Hey All

Speaking of bad days and on a lighter note. Here is a story thats been around a while, but is still funny.


N****** Health Insurance, Inc.
ATTN: Claims Review
PO Box *****
New York, NY 1****

Dear Sir/Madam:
I am writing in response to your request for additional information. In block number 3 of the accident report form, I put "trying to do the job alone" as the cause of my accident. You said in your letter that I should explain more fully, and I trust that the following details will be sufficient.
I am a bricklayer by trade. On the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new 6-story building. When I completed my work, I discovered that I had about 500 pounds of brick left over. Rather than carry the bricks down by hand, I decided to lower them in a barrel by using a pulley, which fortunately was attached to the side of the building, at the sixth floor. Securing the rope at ground level, I went up to the roof, swung the barrel out, and loaded the brick into it. Then I went back to the ground and untied the rope, holding it tightly to insure a slow descent of the 500 pounds of brick. You will note in block number 11 of the accident report that I weigh 135 pounds. Due to my surprise at being jerked off the ground so suddenly, I lost my presence of mind and forgot to let go of the rope. Needless to say, I proceeded at a rather rapid rate up the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming down. This explains the fractured skull and broken collarbone. Slowed only slightly, I continued my rapid ascent not stopping until the fingers of my right hand were two knuckles deep into the pulley. Fortunately, by this time I had regained my presence of mind and was able to hold tightly to the rope in spite of my pain. At approximately the same time, however, the barrel of bricks hit the ground -- and the bottom fell out of the barrel. Devoid of the weight of the bricks, the barrel now weighed approximately 50 pounds. I refer you again to my weight in block number 11. As you might imagine, I began a rapid descent down the side of the building. In the vicinity of the third floor, I met the barrel coming up. This accounts for the two fractured ankles and the lacerations of my legs and lower body. The encounter with the barrel slowed me enough to lessen my injuries when I fell onto the pile of bricks, and, fortunately, only 3 vertebrae were cracked. I'm sorry to report, however, that as I lay there on the bricks, in pain, unable to stand, and watching the empty barrel 6 stories above me -- I again lost my presence of mind, and I let go of the rope. The empty barrel weighed more than the rope as it came back down on me and broke both my legs. I hope I have furnished the information you require as to how the accident occurred.

Sincerely,
Billy W*****

[Vagabond]

ouch Ratface2u thats a tough story..

as for the guy at the airport he is a complete idiot and should be held accountable in fact I think everyone who he messed up that day should be able to sue him (people missed flights) causing mass confusion. Its not like this guy made a minor mistake he ran past security Something you should never due even before Sept 11th.. I say fry the guy.

[Doomer]

Just think how boring this world would be if it weren't for idiots.

[edwelly]

awful story...
---edwelly

[charmler]

Ratface, Great story! Mind if I start an email flood with it?

In Seattle the other day at SeaTac airport a metal detector was unplugged and the operators didn't notice until a few hundred passengers had passed through. The airport security stopped all planes that hadn't departed and ran the passengers through a working detector. It put the whole airport on high alert and the passengers on planes that had left were to go through detectors on arrival at the next stop. All because a plug was sitting on the floor not the wall. One more reason to keep private companies in the security force. These idiots were fired on the spot. Try that with a government employee. It takes years to let them go for any reason.

[johnpaul]

I think the guy in Atlanta should pay a price for his stupidity. Like Emc2 said, after 9/11, anyone who is oblivious to airport security needs to have deep pockets for a lawyer.

I followed the story in the Atlanta Journal for a few days, and they painted a sympathetic picture of an embarrassed man who felt very badly about his lack of judgement. His house and neighborhood became a camping ground for reporters and satellite uplinks. He couldn't take out the garbage without being rushed by newshounds.

His trial costs will probably run into the many, many thousands, if not hundreds of thousands by the time he pays his lawyers and court costs. In the parlance of Blues music, he's "payin' the cost to be the boss."

JP

[Sanman]

Welcome Ratface2u

Great story, I've heard it before but it makes me smile every time I read it Sounds like something straight from a Road Runner cartoon

As for the other guy, I think he should definately pay in some form for his stupidity. Reminds me of a local guy here who tried to get through Logan airport with a pistol stashed in his jacket. This was within a week of 9/11. He claims that he had it in his inside pocket and while rushing to get out the dor to make his flight , he forgot to take it out. Haven't heard what became of his case though.

[markuy06]

My husband has a name that he uses when i do stupid stuff. he says "I. D. 10. T.

Well he does some of these things to so i say it back

I would like to know what are going through the minds of the people that involve inocent bystanders.

I have never been envolved in someone elses I.D.10.T. prancks
thank God