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WTFDYW		2009-06-12 10:54:35 AM

Soshiat sherlock should have told him not to POST THE DAMN THING ON THE INTERNET

This should have the dambass tag

BooBoo23		2009-06-12 11:02:27 AM

That's awesome.

CatPeople		2009-06-12 11:08:09 AM

Ha! Not sure how I would have reacted seeing that while driving tho

markie_farkie		2009-06-12 11:09:57 AM

You have to admit though, people probably paid more attention to that in the construction zone than the 500 other cones, signs, flashing lights, guys with fluorescent flags, etc etc..

It always amazes me that the vast majority of people approaching a lane reduction, despite having it signed as such for a mile with more than a dozen flashing arrows, etc STILL get to the very end of their lane, slam on the brakes, and then try to swerve in front of you like it's YOUR fault they ran out of road and there was nowhere else to go.

Farking morons. It should be legal to vaporize their sorry asses on the spot.

pxlboy		2009-06-12 11:15:25 AM

wow.

that farking rules.

solcofn		2009-06-12 11:16:36 AM

CatPeople: Ha! Not sure how I would have reacted seeing that while driving tho

BooBoo23: That's awesome.

Indeed!

Adjective Bird Whiskey		2009-06-12 11:17:12 AM

Hey fark them. I'd call that worth it.

grinding_journalist		2009-06-12 11:17:16 AM

If you don't think this is awesome, we can't be friends.

Sardonic_Padre		2009-06-12 11:17:31 AM

Hahahaha, that is fantastic!

Give the kid a break. The construction company should thank the kid, put a slow down sign in the monsters hand and keep it.

Daddakamabb		2009-06-12 11:17:58 AM

That is farking awesome. I'd love to see something like that in a construction zone, I might pay attention then.

Dr. Flavenglaven		2009-06-12 11:18:17 AM

grinding_journalist: If you don't think this is awesome, we can't be friends.

You like it too? We should hang out.

lostinamerica		2009-06-12 11:18:54 AM

That is so full of win it isn't even funny... Bravo!

sensualstrwbry		2009-06-12 11:20:04 AM

Daddakamabb: That is farking awesome. I'd love to see something like that in a construction zone, I might pay attention then.

This.

Put a sign in his hand that says "Slow down or I'mma eat you! RAWR" and leave it there.

Pretty farking awesome.

farkingatwork		2009-06-12 11:21:01 AM

Daddakamabb: That is farking awesome. I'd love to see something like that in a construction zone, I might pay attention then.

what about a giant pair of perky tits?

Headso		2009-06-12 11:21:33 AM

Adjective Bird Whiskey: Hey fark them. I'd call that worth it.

I wish there was some sort of one word response I could give that indicates that I agree with what you wrote here...

sjbiars		2009-06-12 11:21:36 AM

They should hire that guy to make a few more of those. It's definitely an attention getter.

SpinStopper		2009-06-12 11:21:41 AM

"Do you have a police record?"

"Larceny. I built a monster."

I'd put that on a job application. Along with a picture of said extremely cool monster ;)

bigbacon		2009-06-12 11:21:44 AM

markie_farkie: You have to admit though, people probably paid more attention to that in the construction zone than the 500 other cones, signs, flashing lights, guys with fluorescent flags, etc etc..

It always amazes me that the vast majority of people approaching a lane reduction, despite having it signed as such for a mile with more than a dozen flashing arrows, etc STILL get to the very end of their lane, slam on the brakes, and then try to swerve in front of you like it's YOUR fault they ran out of road and there was nowhere else to go.

Farking morons. It should be legal to vaporize their sorry asses on the spot.

would rather have people at least going to the end of the lane than what the stupid truckers do and block up an entire lane for 2 miles and for everyone to sit there and go 5 mph because they think they are helping traffic in some way.... I farking at this.

Passed a van once on the left shoulder who was doing this. shaved at least 60 minutes off a drive.

JusticeandIndependence		2009-06-12 11:21:46 AM

Who the hell would press charges for that?

detroitdoesntsuckthatbad		2009-06-12 11:22:02 AM

I live 2 blocks from there and I drive past that construction every day - I'm pissed I didn't see it! Pretty damn good work

Shut_up_and_fark_me		2009-06-12 11:22:24 AM

farkingatwork: what about a giant pair of perky tits?

I remember seeing some "investigative journalism" show that did an in-depth look at whether men were more likely to stop for a hot chick stopped on the shoulder than for a fattie.

Lumber Jack Off		2009-06-12 11:22:25 AM

yeah, let the kid off. no harm done. they should thank him for drawing more attention in a construction zone, which people tend to ignore these days, or so it seems.

LarryDan43		2009-06-12 11:22:42 AM

markie_farkie: You have to admit though, people probably paid more attention to that in the construction zone than the 500 other cones, signs, flashing lights, guys with fluorescent flags, etc etc..

It always amazes me that the vast majority of people approaching a lane reduction, despite having it signed as such for a mile with more than a dozen flashing arrows, etc STILL get to the very end of their lane, slam on the brakes, and then try to swerve in front of you like it's YOUR fault they ran out of road and there was nowhere else to go.

Farking morons. It should be legal to vaporize their sorry asses on the spot.

Give me a break, I was having a very important text conversation and you can't expect me to pay attention to everything.

cardex		2009-06-12 11:24:01 AM

JusticeandIndependence: Who the hell would press charges for that?

college town DA in the summer with nothing to do ?

froopyscot		2009-06-12 11:25:21 AM

The only thing missing is animatronics. Imagine how much it would slow down traffic if it could wave its arms around.

And besides, it looks as if it's about to launch into some Saturday Night Fever moves.

/perhaps the best thing i've seen this week

candriessen		2009-06-12 11:25:45 AM

Reminds me of the Propane Buddy Peggy Hill created on King of the Hill.

\wish i could find a pic of it

Nocens		2009-06-12 11:26:02 AM

No matter how cool you are, you cannot mess with the super sleep double fine donut dining zone.

Mayhem of the Black Underclass		2009-06-12 11:26:02 AM

I hope he gets tried as a terrorist.

/that wasn't a hair related question.

OompusMacGillicuddy		2009-06-12 11:26:43 AM

If you give the kid a pass just because his monster is awesome, then every student in the country will immediately seek out the closest construction zone so that they can out-do Roadzilla and become the next internet hero. Eventually safety is compromised and somebody gets killed.

Then society melts down.

/dogs and cats living together

badspella		2009-06-12 11:26:59 AM

I'll bet they just couldn't wait to take it down. Some people live to stamp out creativity they lack. I'm sure the city-police-roadworks-industrial-complex is a barrel of laughs.

Jupiter's Thunder		2009-06-12 11:27:05 AM

"I, for one, welcome our new safety overlords."

//would photoshop the monster in if I had it here at work.

TriviaQueen		2009-06-12 11:27:50 AM

More info, better pictures here:

http://www.divinecaroline.com/22344/76084-barrel-monster-uliveandyouburn

and here:

http://nopromiseofsafety.com/

which includes information on who to contact if you don't want to see the kid go to jail.

JusticeandIndependence		2009-06-12 11:29:14 AM

cardex: JusticeandIndependence: Who the hell would press charges for that?

college town DA in the summer with nothing to do ?

It's Raleigh NC population 383,000+. The place where the construction is going on is maybe 2 miles from downtown.

bruce4bruce		2009-06-12 11:29:22 AM

Awesome!

Kentucky Fried Children		2009-06-12 11:29:36 AM

That is farking awesome, DA is a dick for pressing charges

/sometimes, the awesome should outweigh the law on the matter... of traffic cone monsters!

Drakin020		2009-06-12 11:30:40 AM

We need a his res version so I can make it my background.

/Pure awesomesauce.

JusticeandIndependence		2009-06-12 11:31:11 AM

TriviaQueen: which includes information on who to contact if you don't want to see the kid go to jail.

I'll just post it here for those who didn't click.

If you don't want to see anyone go to jail over the now infamous Barrel Monster, please call or send a letter to Wake County Prosecutor C. Colon Willoughby, Jr.

Tenth Prosecutorial District
State of North Carolina
8th Floor, Wake County Courthouse
Post Office Box 31
Raleigh, N.C. 27602-0031
telephone (919) 792-5000

Jocundry		2009-06-12 11:32:13 AM

markie_farkie: You have to admit though, people probably paid more attention to that in the construction zone than the 500 other cones, signs, flashing lights, guys with fluorescent flags, etc etc..

It always amazes me that the vast majority of people approaching a lane reduction, despite having it signed as such for a mile with more than a dozen flashing arrows, etc STILL get to the very end of their lane, slam on the brakes, and then try to swerve in front of you like it's YOUR fault they ran out of road and there was nowhere else to go.

Farking morons. It should be legal to vaporize their sorry asses on the spot

I'm pretty sure at least some of those people do that so they don't have to wait in line as long as the people who changes lanes when they should.

XveryYpettyZ		2009-06-12 11:35:19 AM

markie_farkie: You have to admit though, people probably paid more attention to that in the construction zone than the 500 other cones, signs, flashing lights, guys with fluorescent flags, etc etc..

It always amazes me that the vast majority of people approaching a lane reduction, despite having it signed as such for a mile with more than a dozen flashing arrows, etc STILL get to the very end of their lane, slam on the brakes, and then try to swerve in front of you like it's YOUR fault they ran out of road and there was nowhere else to go.

Farking morons. It should be legal to vaporize their sorry asses on the spot.

L2Queueing theory. Going to the end of the lane is actually fastest for all involved.

ZekeMacNeil		2009-06-12 11:36:03 AM

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Maudite		2009-06-12 11:37:00 AM

someone shop this into the monsters hand.

http://www.funnypictures.net.au/images/funny-road-sign-slow-down-or-die.jpg

ned4spd8874		2009-06-12 11:38:28 AM

This is one of the most awesomest things I've ever seen. Can I get one for my yard?!?!?

Kaltros		2009-06-12 11:39:12 AM

My gods, that's hideous!

/monster's pretty cool though...

hyperspacemonkey		2009-06-12 11:40:14 AM

WTFDYW: Soshiat sherlock should have told him not to POST THE DAMN THING ON THE INTERNET

This should have the dambass tag

That's stupid. This was genius and you know it. Nobody was harmed, nothing was harmed. cleverness should not be punished.

I also think you are a farking paranoid idiot if you defend his arrest. people are creative - you're being unrealistic.

Eddy Gurge		2009-06-12 11:40:31 AM

Drakin020: We need a his res version so I can make it my background.

His flickr page might be a bit better: http://www.flickr.com/photos/21297926@N03/ (pops)

namegoeshere		2009-06-12 11:41:42 AM

At the very worst, the kid should have to pay for the barrels he destroyed. Then let that be the end of it.

Or, they could be cool and let the kid off...

Eddy Gurge		2009-06-12 11:42:52 AM

hyperspacemonkey: nothing was harmed

Aside from private property...

/just sayin'

wylkyn		2009-06-12 11:44:06 AM

This kid is currently thanking the police, I'm sure. This is how an artist goes from obscurity to national fame in a few days. Well played, sir. Well played. Hope it turns into something lucrative.

/have a brother who is an artist and is struggling to get noticed
//gonna have to suggest the "get arrested for art" angle

doveroftke		2009-06-12 11:44:28 AM

Why so sad, awesome reflective monster creator?

k00k		2009-06-12 11:46:01 AM

markie_farkie: It always amazes me that the vast majority of people approaching a lane reduction, despite having it signed as such for a mile with more than a dozen flashing arrows, etc STILL get to the very end of their lane, slam on the brakes, and then try to swerve in front of you like it's YOUR fault they ran out of road and there was nowhere else to go.

At the bottleneck I go thru every day, there's 2 lanes of traffic backed up going 5-10mph for a mile+, and the right lane is going 50+ right up to the lane closure. It's a legal driving lane, why the fark should I sit in traffic when I can zoom a mile ahead of hundreds of cars? You wanna waste your time sitting in traffic, knock yourself out, I got better things to do...

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