Defending the Condemned

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Defending the Condemned

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During the AFI 100 Heroes program a little while ago, Harrision Ford stated "whoever decided that Indiana Jones should wear a felt hat and a leather jacket in the jungle should be shot"

In defence of the condemned, I have one word...BUGS! Here in Canukistan, it can't possibly be any more humid (although fairly close) to the jungles of Peru (or the forests of Hawaii) but last night while I was hiking along a creek near my house, the mosquitos were HORRIBLE! Not to mention black flies and other annoying insects. I have to wonder what kind of biting critters buzz around the jungle. Yes, it was very warm, and even somewhat uncomfortable to wear a cow leather jacket in +20 celsius, but I wasn't a mass of itchy scabs this morning. And I was only near a swamp, not a Peruvian jungle.

Just my $0.02. I expect change.
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Gator: I concur, I would rather be sweaty than stunk dry by mosquito's. Being "folically challenged" having a Fedora on sure has saved me from looking like a polynesian shrunken head :shock: :lol: . What comes to mind is the Bug's Bunny cartoon of the opera singer who's head keeps shrinking while singing "Figaro, Figaro, Figaro :lol: :lol: .

BTW...Gator, I can't seem to see the pics of your boots. I can see the cat but nothing else...Oh well...I'll just have to wait for mine to arrive via dog sled.

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I doubt Ford is suggesting between the lines that he has a better idea... just that gear can be bloody uncomfortable in some situations. And you know what? He's right :)
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Post by Renderking Fisk »

Sheesh... what do you do when someone you respect and looked to as a role model says something you don't agree with?
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You say:

"Ditch the skinny chick for someone more suited for a man of your stature, and stop wearing that rediculous pre-teen freakin earring!! You only have one ear pierced, so does that mean you're only half of a [insert inappropriate slur for someone who prefers an 'alternative' lifestyle here]"
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Post by Rob »

Renderking Fisk wrote:Sheesh... what do you do when someone you respect and looked to as a role model says something you don't agree with?
I'm sorry to let you down like that, Ren :lol:

Oh, OK, I knew what you meant... just seems funnier this way ;)
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