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Re: Real Pics Of New Mecha
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lugnet.build.mecha
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Tue, 29 Aug 2000 18:27:42 GMT
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In lugnet.build.mecha, Mark Sandlin writes:
> > From: "Nathan Falslev" <nfalslev@netscape.net>
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> > I get that with my mecha all the time, kids mostly. Building legs which
> > mimic human legs leaves an empty space in there and I'd rather make use of
> > that space than waste it simply because of the humor stage many children • seem
> > to get stuck at:) Nice mecha as always Mladen.
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> Is it just me, or does this sound like thinly veiled condescension?
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> If you put a large phallic cannon between the legs of your mecha, you
> shouldn't be surprised if people chuckle at it, regardless of their age.
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> But that's ok if you think I'm childish. I play with LEGO all the time,
> after all. :^D
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> ~M
I must admit that, even at my age, I got a chuckle from it. It's just so
noticeable there that it's hard not to laugh.
But it is a good place to mount a weapon. (no pun intended)
I was just curious about the type of ordnance used by the weapon. Lethal anti-
personel rounds? Or is there an option for firing a non-lethal round? Perhaps
a crowd control foam that would immobilize rioters in a sticky white mass?
:-)
-- Terry K --
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| Yeah, I guess it is pretty funny, regardless of age! ;-) Regarding the type of ammunition the weapon uses, well I usually like going for the direct kill, so, yeah lethal anti-infantry rounds, but it can also shoot anti-tank shells. BTW The 6 Yellow (...) (24 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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| (...) Is it just me, or does this sound like thinly veiled condescension? If you put a large phallic cannon between the legs of your mecha, you shouldn't be surprised if people chuckle at it, regardless of their age. But that's ok if you think I'm (...) (24 years ago, 29-Aug-00, to lugnet.build.mecha)
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