Warlock Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 I was skimming a newspaper, seeing if there was anything of interest apart from the big stories, when a certain tiny article catches my eye. After having to read it several times, I can proudly say this was the most interesting article in the paper all day. [QUOTE][i]The Age [/i] [B] A British company is selling MP3 players that attach to an assault rifle in place of ammunition. A company partner said, "Hopefully militants and terrorists will use their AK-47s to listen to music."[/B][/QUOTE] First, I have to wonder where this particular company got this idea from; though I think I can guess. And secondly, while I doubt terrorists will have a need for an MP3 player, I'd say they now have a good use for those spare AK-47s of their's. Though, with all the other gagdets and gizmos coming out these days, I guess it was about time someone came up with this little gold mine. It'll be... interesting to see how the product survives in this modern business environment. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to get images out of my head of Osama bin Ladin going on a shooting rampage, then switching the AK magazine for an MP3 player, so he can listen to "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cloricus Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 And just think, they can break American law on a whole new level! "BAD, bad Osama; put down those AK's. Those are copyrighted mp3's!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heezay Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 What a seriously dumb idea. This is as if someone invented a way for you to use a car as a toilet. Missing the point of what the car was intended for. Can you imagine a terrorist listening to Jay-Z while waiting to sniper someone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Crimson Spider Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Actually, yeah. I can imagine that... however funny and wrong it may be. I can just see that guy noddin' his head to the beat in wait for an American soldier only to find that his music gave his position away. I really think that something such as a rifle should only have gadgets for military purposes made for it. It's like making a washing machine/stove. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChibiHorsewoman Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by Heezay [/i] [B]Can you imagine a terrorist listening to Jay-Z while waiting to sniper someone? [/B][/QUOTE] [color=violet]I think the terrorist would off him or herself instead of the people if they ended up listening to Jay-Z. That makes me want to add, maybe they MP3s will only record bad music with hidden messages that makes them want to off themselves. This is quite possibly one of the strangest ideas I've ever heard of-and now I keep having these images of people trying to switch tracks in their MP3s and shooting themselves in the head instead which is probably why this whole idea will never go over.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 [size=1]An interesting possiblity, [sarcasm]I can just see numberous shopping centres opening up in the many terrorist training camps around the world allowing the individuals there-in to purchase MP3 players and and listen to music while training to launch a holy war against the "Infidels of the West".[/sarcasm][/size] [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by ChibiHorsewoman [/i] [B][color=violet]I keep having these images of people trying to switch tracks in their MP3s and shooting themselves in the head instead which is probably why this whole idea will never go over.[/color] [/B][/QUOTE] [size=1]I was thinking the exact same thing, [b]Terrorist A:[/b] All right next track...... [i]gun goes off[/i] [b]Terrorist B:[/b] Ahhh ****....[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Transtic Nerve Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 How are they gonna shoot themselves if the mp3 player is in place of the ammunition? I think they idea here is to stop gun usage by replacing bullets with music essentially. I think it's a good idea, but it won't work. Any idea to stop gun usage is a good idea. Using guns is just a stupid and bad idea, therefor anyway to stop it is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 [font=tahoma][size=1]I don't think this is going to bring violence down or anything, but I think it will lead to more than a few misunderstandings, that is, if this idea isn't a joke. Think of it: someone walks into a store with a gun that just happens to be blasting music. People are still going to scream, run, call the cops, etc. I just... I don't know who thought of this, but whatever they're trying to do won't work, unless you count a home invasion gone wrong because the gun started playing 50 Cent when the oblivious thief pulled the trigger. Actually, that would be funny to hear on the news. Maybe they should make them.[/font][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isen`tar Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 Wow... then the guns won't work at all, making REAL war just like America's Army the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Samedi Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 A few points to make. 1: They wouldn't listen to music. They'd use it to listen to preachings from Abdul Mahar Kabdud, the Great Showinja of Religion. Or something. 2: They'll finally have a use for guns without ammo. Make your last stand while bopping to JLo. 3: Everybody will be out buying guns now, just so they can listen to their favoiurite tunes. 4: This is a really silly idea. Picture the following. [b]Terrorist[/b]: [In music store] Hi. Can I please buy an mp3 player for my AK47? [b]Store Owner[/b]: *calls police* You get it? This world is just mad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissWem Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 *giggles hysterically at the idea*.......I would love to see this, really!!Not only would I want to see it, it would everyone another reason why having a gun would be 'cool'... The idea of blasting music instead of bullets...this wonderful device has just defeated the purpose of having a gun, either that or it'll start a trend in forcing everything else to be multi-pupose. This thread just made my made day even better. :p yes and very nicely put cloricus...that is just too true...lol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzureWolf Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 lol @ cloricus. I have to say, though, I hope they were just making a witty remark to make a kind of point, because if it's true, the government is really wasting it's money. You don't raise an army to listen to music, you know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cloricus Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 [quote](Isen`tar) Wow... then the guns won't work at all, making REAL war just like America's Army the game.[/quote] Hehe, "You're song failed to play, please press 'H' to continue." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheShinje Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 [size=1] I think that this has to be one of the most stupidest and inept ideas ever. Think about it, shooting something/someone, do you really need to play music too? And if it indeed does take the place of ammunition, then what are you supposed to do with it, sing something to death/pieces? The only way that could ever happen is if you were listening to Justin Timberlake. [/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousSource Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Is everyone here anti-guns? You do know that all guns do is make the death quicker... If you get rid of guns, we'll go back to swords! Thus makeing the death more brutal and the wars would last a lot longer... Just like they used to. But yea, back to the conversation at hand, why bother? Why carry around a big ol' gun when MP3 players are so small anyway... heh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 [QUOTE][i]Originally posted by AnonymousSource [/i] [B]Is everyone here anti-guns? You do know that all guns do is make the death quicker... If you get rid of guns, we'll go back to swords! Thus makeing the death more brutal and the wars would last a lot longer... Just like they used to. But yea, back to the conversation at hand, why bother? Why carry around a big ol' gun when MP3 players are so small anyway... heh... [/B][/QUOTE] [font=tahoma][size=1]Umm... Let me get this straight, you think that swords would increase the death rate? Gun= Distance Sword= Close Quarters Gun= Aim (A year or two of lessons) Sword= Years of lessons (If you want to use it right) Gun= Easy to hid in a shirt/pants, etc. Sword= More than a little hard to hide or sneak on an airplane. It would be awesome if we reverted to swords and other bladed weapons. More on-topic, this is getting funny. I'd like to see many murders foiled because the assailant forgot to switch the mp3 player to real amuntion...[/font][/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousSource Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Blades was an example... Knifes don't make noise, you can gag a person then stab them to death. Guns aren't the evil here, cerial killers don't need guns to get the job done, that's what I was getting at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cloricus Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 AnonymousSource in many countries guns/rifles are banned and/or heavily restricted; what you are saying goes against all evidence that you can see in these countries. In fact I don't even think I've heard of any one being beheaded by a (for example) long sword, [i]ever[/i]. If you are talking about "in times of war" and trying to raise a serious argument you are missing a screw, we all know this would never work and just having a joke about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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