Mike C Posted February 25, 2020 This happened a few days ago. He's that crazy flat earther that wanted to get up to altitude to prove that he can see the "flat earth". Frankly that tiny rocked couldn't go high enough anyway. Looks like he went splat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Brian Posted February 25, 2020 What the actual f***? I'm sure this will turn into some conspiracy where the government shot him down to protect the "globe lie". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plastic trucker Posted February 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Fat Brian said: What the actual f***? I'm sure this will turn into some conspiracy where the government shot him down to protect the "globe lie". I already heard that on the radio yesterday. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted February 25, 2020 From the "Hold my beer" files.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted February 25, 2020 (edited) Kind of like the last two word from a redneck: "watch this" or "Oh sh!t". Here's s fitting "tribute". Edited February 25, 2020 by Mike C Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitchdup Posted February 25, 2020 I guess he's a flatter earther now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 25, 2020 12 minutes ago, stitchdup said: I guess he's a flatter earther now Man, that's wicked. Best laugh I've had in a long time. Seriously though, I kinda have to hand it to the guy for having man-sized nads. He went out doing something he thought was important, and was willing to risk his life for it. There just aren't very many people around these days who are wired that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted February 25, 2020 4 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: There just aren't very many people around these days who are wired that way. And now we know why. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ace-Garageguy Posted February 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, Snake45 said: And now we know why. Yeah, I guess. But I'd rather get splattered doing something than commit slow suicide siting in my very safe padded room eating chips and drinking beer until my heart exploded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted February 25, 2020 16 minutes ago, Ace-Garageguy said: Yeah, I guess. But I'd rather get splattered doing something than commit slow suicide siting in my very safe padded room eating chips and drinking beer until my heart exploded. This padded room has cable TV and a high-speed net connection, right? Assuming so, put me down for Plan B. (Also, I prefer Doritos.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SfanGoch Posted February 25, 2020 As was mentioned in another site, he is the unanimous choice for the 2020 Darwin Award. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STYRENE-SURFER Posted February 26, 2020 (edited) This is sad, really. He had made a few attempts at this before, but I have to think his motivation may have been a paycheck from the Science Channel rather than proving anything. Guess the Earth is still ROUND until the next conspiracy minded adventurer comes along. Edited February 26, 2020 by STYRENE-SURFER Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
espo Posted February 26, 2020 There is always a curtain sadness when anyone gets killed even if it is sort of self inflicted. I guess the chute didn't work the way it was supposed to. I wonder if the Science Channel is going to show this guy crashing ? On 2/25/2020 at 1:05 PM, Mike C said: Kind of like the last two word from a redneck: "watch this" or "Oh sh!t". Here's s fitting "tribute". The Road Runner and all of his Acme equipment always made me laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LDO Posted February 27, 2020 (edited) The Science Channel is a joke, with its ridiculous shows like Mysteries of the Abandoned, Bermuda Triangle, and other garbage. Now they have helped a crackpot kill himself in the quest for junk tv ratings. They should be ashamed of themselves. Edited February 27, 2020 by LDO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ctmodeler Posted February 27, 2020 On 2/25/2020 at 4:27 PM, Snake45 said: This padded room has cable TV and a high-speed net connection, right? Assuming so, put me down for Plan B. (Also, I prefer Doritos.) I'll take plan A please ! Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranma Posted February 27, 2020 As Andy Taylor would say about Barney Fife "He's a NUT" !!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jantrix Posted February 27, 2020 On 2/25/2020 at 1:50 PM, Ace-Garageguy said: There just aren't very many people around these days who are wired that way. I believe mis-wired is more accurate. There is a line between courage and madness. It's a fine line, but there is one. Base jumping after years of skydiving training and experience. - Courage Summiting Everest after years of training and experience. - Courgage Shooting oneself into the air in a never-tested-before steam powered rocket built by amateurs in a garage. - Madness Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted February 27, 2020 Mike was so mad he went ballistic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snake45 Posted February 27, 2020 2 hours ago, Mike C said: Mike was so mad he went ballistic. First time I've seen that term used correctly in years. Maybe decades. Respect! And bonus points awarded for resisting the temptation to throw "literally" in there, too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitbash1 Posted February 28, 2020 And the winner of the Darwin Award for Febuary 2020 is... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peteski Posted February 28, 2020 7 hours ago, kitbash1 said: And the winner of the Darwin Award for Febuary 2020 is... While this is an excellent contender, we are only 2 months into 2020 - there might be someone even crazier getting ready to compete for the award. But I do have to admit that Mad Mike will be hard to beat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wm David Green Posted February 28, 2020 'Mad Mike' would have probably carried on, and on, until he had built a bigger rocket in order to hit the moon and make it ring like a bell. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SfanGoch Posted February 28, 2020 Funny that you should bring up the Moon. "Mad Mike", according to unreliable sources, was planning a fact-finding lunar mission to find Alice Kramden. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldTrucker Posted February 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, SfanGoch said: Funny that you should bring up the Moon. "Mad Mike", according to unreliable sources, was planning a fact-finding lunar mission to find Alice Kramden. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites