Alright, let's see how long it takes to figure this photo out

[tigisfat]

Alright, let's see how long it takes to figure this photo out

I have no idea what's going on here, but I'd like to know. You guys know everything. Anyone wanna have a go?

 

[Tako_Kichi]

It was taken at the 1924 World Scout Jamboree. The campfire has just been lit in the distance and several troops are working together to get the world's largest wiener over to the fire so that it can be cooked ready for the campfire sing-along.

 

[Tako_Kichi]

OR..............

It was taken during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius when the German airship 'Blimpenfurter 1' had to make an emergency landing to avoid the ash cloud.

 

[b52bob]

or taken in the Nevada desert during an A bomb test in the 50's

 

[N2056]

http://airminded.org/2007/05/06/airship-vs-a-bomb/ :salute:

 

[tigisfat]

http://airminded.org/2007/05/06/airship-vs-a-bomb/ :salute:

 

[N2056]

I googled 'blimp atomic bomb'. Note that for the search there were no quotes. I searched images, and this was on the first page.

 

[tigisfat]

I googled 'blimp atomic bomb'. Note that for the search there were no quotes. I searched images, and this was on the first page.

you're no fun.

 

[Moses03]

OR..............

It was taken during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius when the German airship 'Blimpenfurter 1' had to make an emergency landing to avoid the ash cloud.

LOL. Reminds me we need to start a good caption contest thread!

 

[tigisfat]

LOL. Reminds me we need to start a good caption contest thread!

I'm down.

 

[demorier]

Ok...out with it...who forgot to tie the fuel tank on ?

 

[Bjoern]

I'm torn between "[Facepalm]" and "ROFL" when reading this thread. I think I'll go for a compromise...


*ROFLpalm*

 

[stormtrooper271]

I think a tactical facepalm will fit well here.


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[tigisfat]

Ok...out with it...who forgot to tie the fuel tank on ?

That's got my vote!

 

[Pauke! Pauke!]

Note to Commander Dirigible Fleet Operations: “Duck and Cover” is not a viable defensive tactic against a nuclear detonation.
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Or
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We call this maneuver the Ostrich. If we can’t see the bad sh*t coming, it won’t hurt us. Right?
:mixedsmi:
<o></o>

 

[HouseHobbit]

Note to Commander Dirigible Fleet Operations: “Duck and Cover” is not a viable defensive tactic against a nuclear detonation.
<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
Or
<o></o>
We call this maneuver the Ostrich. If we can’t see the bad sh*t coming, it won’t hurt us. Right?
:mixedsmi:
<o></o>

OMG...
That was too Much..
I just covered my Cat with Hot coffee..

 

[Pauke! Pauke!]

Thanks HouseHobbit! On a few occasions I get inspired.

 

[Clarke123]

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