My experience with the Fairground Con

AdeptCharge · 11-13-10, 03:42 PM

1, Shooting Gallery : Hmm after lengthy observation it appeared that the sights of my weapon were misaligned from the true, causing the projectiles to strike the target both high and to the left. (This could be countered by deliberately aiming the firearm in a compensatory direction) simple balistic geometry, not the point, a con.

2, Fortune Teller : As I neared my way toward the stairwell of said apparatus Hall Of Mirrors, I heard a voice ask "do you want your fortune told love" It was a scruffy lady, I replied (the very fact that you find it necessary to ask the question is surely proof in itself of your inability to forsee, several seconds ago, that at this point I would not enter your booth). After some strange looks were exchanged, another con sprang to mind.

3,Hall Of mirrors :

Con 4,Toffee apple :

con. 5,Dogem Cars, : Con

waste of money. I do not see the fun in such farce

I shall not return.

Buddahaid · 11-13-10, 03:46 PM

Sounds like you had fun being conned.

AdeptCharge · 11-13-10, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Buddahaid

Sounds like you had fun being conned.

I did in the later cons

krashkart · 11-13-10, 05:19 PM

I want to crack a joke here about conning towers, but am unable to come up with anything witty.

TarJak · 11-13-10, 07:09 PM

Beware, Greeks in conning towers.

AdeptCharge · 11-13-10, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Beware,

Hmmm........ a word of caution, "one please" as I sat in the cramped dogem car, paying the man, a hoot then the music started. The other dogem cars were moving. The attendant came running "whats wrong is it not working" shaking the pole.

"try pushing the pedal, push down harder" (not) holding the steering wheel I glared at him. ( I surmised that remaining stationary I found myself in the best suited position for avoiding collision, and furthermore made evasive action unecessary). This method ensures the lowest aggregate speed in the event of a head- on impact.

I sat until the hooter sounded and left said dogem car.

TLAM Strike · 11-13-10, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Beware, Greeks in conning towers.

If your not careful they will sail away with a fin...

Gargamel · 11-14-10, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AdeptCharge

Hmmm........ a word of caution, "one please" as I sat in the cramped dogem car, paying the man, a hoot then the music started. The other dogem cars were moving. The attendant came running "whats wrong is it not working" shaking the pole.

"try pushing the pedal, push down harder" (not) holding the steering wheel I glared at him. ( I surmised that remaining stationary I found myself in the best suited position for avoiding collision, and furthermore made evasive action unecessary). This method ensures the lowest aggregate speed in the event of a head- on impact.

I sat until the hooter sounded and left said dogem car.

but.... but..... but........

TarJak · 11-14-10, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TLAM Strike

If your not careful they will sail away with a fin...

Chortle.

SteamWake · 11-14-10, 10:26 AM

Why do they call them Fairs anyhow.

Not much there seems fair to me

nikimcbee · 11-14-10, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

I want to crack a joke here about conning towers, but am unable to come up with anything witty.

here KK, I'll help:
Wakka wakka

AdeptCharge · 11-14-10, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SteamWake

Not much there seems fair to me

Yes, you are correct. fair? misleading! As I observed the stall sign, Toffee Apples £1.50 I decided to purchase one, as I bit into it, there appeared to be a piece of fruit, that was an apple, to use fruit in its Non-Botanical term (as of course an apple contains the fruit, but the fleshy part is but a swollen recepticle) sheathed within the toffee. I concluded therefore that the notice has been couched using misleading elipsis. I was lead to believe that the word toffee was used in an adjectival sense, that is to say describing the constitution of the product. Ie an apple shaped toffee.

krashkart · 11-14-10, 05:59 PM

I'll take an apple-shaped toffee over a toffee-shaped apple any day.

Which brings me to the matter of Peeps. Are they a chicken-shaped marshmallow, or a marshmallow-shaped chicken?

Either way, Peeps taste nothing like chicken.

Gargamel · 11-14-10, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by krashkart

I'll take an apple-shaped toffee over a toffee-shaped apple any day.

Which brings me to the matter of Peeps. Are they a chicken-shaped marshmallow, or a marshmallow-shaped chicken?

Either way, Peeps taste nothing like chicken.

That's cause they're ducks.

krashkart · 11-14-10, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Gargamel

That's cause they're ducks.

My memory is slipping, apparently.

11-13-10, 03:42 PM	#1
AdeptCharge Torpedoman Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 111 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	My experience with the Fairground Con 1, Shooting Gallery : Hmm after lengthy observation it appeared that the sights of my weapon were misaligned from the true, causing the projectiles to strike the target both high and to the left. (This could be countered by deliberately aiming the firearm in a compensatory direction) simple balistic geometry, not the point, a con. 2, Fortune Teller : As I neared my way toward the stairwell of said apparatus Hall Of Mirrors, I heard a voice ask "do you want your fortune told love" It was a scruffy lady, I replied (the very fact that you find it necessary to ask the question is surely proof in itself of your inability to forsee, several seconds ago, that at this point I would not enter your booth). After some strange looks were exchanged, another con sprang to mind. 3,Hall Of mirrors : Con 4,Toffee apple : con. 5,Dogem Cars, : Con waste of money. I do not see the fun in such farce I shall not return.

11-13-10, 03:46 PM	#2
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	Sounds like you had fun being conned. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Why do they call them Fairs anyhow. Not much there seems fair to me __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	I want to crack a joke here about conning towers, but am unable to come up with anything witty.

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Beware, Greeks in conning towers.

11-14-10, 05:59 PM	#13
krashkart Navy Seal Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 5,292 Downloads: 100 Uploads: 0	I'll take an apple-shaped toffee over a toffee-shaped apple any day. Which brings me to the matter of Peeps. Are they a chicken-shaped marshmallow, or a marshmallow-shaped chicken? Either way, Peeps taste nothing like chicken.