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    Brady Kelly
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    This sign[^], submitted to TheDailyWTF[^], was spotted by Adrian V. at a train station or on a train in South Africa.  I like it that it's quite clear what you're not allowed, but being that specific about illegal weapons opens up a whole new avenue for unspecified items.

    Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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      This sign[^], submitted to TheDailyWTF[^], was spotted by Adrian V. at a train station or on a train in South Africa.  I like it that it's quite clear what you're not allowed, but being that specific about illegal weapons opens up a whole new avenue for unspecified items.

      Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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      Nelek
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      Brady Kelly wrote:

      but being that specific about illegal weapons opens up a whole new avenue for unspecified items.

      You are totally right, but I think the fact is that they needed to put that signal... I wouldn't like to go in without a full-body armor :P

      Greetings. -------- M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you “The First Rule of Program Optimization: Don't do it. The Second Rule of Program Optimization (for experts only!): Don't do it yet.” - Michael A. Jackson Rating helpfull answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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        Brady Kelly wrote:

        but being that specific about illegal weapons opens up a whole new avenue for unspecified items.

        You are totally right, but I think the fact is that they needed to put that signal... I wouldn't like to go in without a full-body armor :P

        Greetings. -------- M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you “The First Rule of Program Optimization: Don't do it. The Second Rule of Program Optimization (for experts only!): Don't do it yet.” - Michael A. Jackson Rating helpfull answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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        Oakman
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        What about hand grenades?

        Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface

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          What about hand grenades?

          Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface

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          Nelek
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          :doh: well, you got me :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

          Greetings. -------- M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you “The First Rule of Program Optimization: Don't do it. The Second Rule of Program Optimization (for experts only!): Don't do it yet.” - Michael A. Jackson Rating helpfull answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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          • B Brady Kelly

            This sign[^], submitted to TheDailyWTF[^], was spotted by Adrian V. at a train station or on a train in South Africa.  I like it that it's quite clear what you're not allowed, but being that specific about illegal weapons opens up a whole new avenue for unspecified items.

            Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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            Rajesh R Subramanian
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            So, a chainsaw is allowed?

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            • B Brady Kelly

              This sign[^], submitted to TheDailyWTF[^], was spotted by Adrian V. at a train station or on a train in South Africa.  I like it that it's quite clear what you're not allowed, but being that specific about illegal weapons opens up a whole new avenue for unspecified items.

              Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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              hairy_hats
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              Brady Kelly wrote:

              being that specific about illegal weapons

              Doesn't it say "No dangerous weapons", not "No illegal weapons"? I know I'd be happier if people around me were only carrying safe, non-threatening weapons.

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                This sign[^], submitted to TheDailyWTF[^], was spotted by Adrian V. at a train station or on a train in South Africa.  I like it that it's quite clear what you're not allowed, but being that specific about illegal weapons opens up a whole new avenue for unspecified items.

                Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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                Vikram A Punathambekar
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                There's something like a spear in there - surely they don't use spears in SA to attack people? :~

                Cheers, Vikram.


                The hands that help are holier than the lips that pray.

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                  There's something like a spear in there - surely they don't use spears in SA to attack people? :~

                  Cheers, Vikram.


                  The hands that help are holier than the lips that pray.

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                  Brady Kelly
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                  Not generally, but it is a Zulu traditional weapon, and they are carried a lot in marches etc. and occasionally used.

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                    Not generally, but it is a Zulu traditional weapon, and they are carried a lot in marches etc. and occasionally used.

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                    Vikram A Punathambekar
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                    Well, swords are commonly brandished by political leaders during rallies, but that's more of a North Indian cultural thing. When you say 'occasionally used', you don't mean 'used as a weapon', do you? :~ 'Cause I imagine it would be a heck of a lot inconvenient to assault somebody with a spear....

                    Cheers, Vikram.


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                      Brady Kelly wrote:

                      being that specific about illegal weapons

                      Doesn't it say "No dangerous weapons", not "No illegal weapons"? I know I'd be happier if people around me were only carrying safe, non-threatening weapons.

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                      Gary Wheeler
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                      Does my "rapier wit" count? :-D

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                        Well, swords are commonly brandished by political leaders during rallies, but that's more of a North Indian cultural thing. When you say 'occasionally used', you don't mean 'used as a weapon', do you? :~ 'Cause I imagine it would be a heck of a lot inconvenient to assault somebody with a spear....

                        Cheers, Vikram.


                        The hands that help are holier than the lips that pray.

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                        Brady Kelly
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                        Why, you just point it at their body and push?

                        Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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                        • B Brady Kelly

                          This sign[^], submitted to TheDailyWTF[^], was spotted by Adrian V. at a train station or on a train in South Africa.  I like it that it's quite clear what you're not allowed, but being that specific about illegal weapons opens up a whole new avenue for unspecified items.

                          Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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                          TheGreatAndPowerfulOz
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                          LOL. The sign says: "No dangerous weapons allowed." So, aren't all weapons dangerous? Isn't that the purpose of a weapon: to be dangerous?

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                            Why, you just point it at their body and push?

                            Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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                            Vikram A Punathambekar
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                            Check out Oakman's sig.

                            Cheers, Vikram.


                            The hands that help are holier than the lips that pray.

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                            • B Brady Kelly

                              This sign[^], submitted to TheDailyWTF[^], was spotted by Adrian V. at a train station or on a train in South Africa.  I like it that it's quite clear what you're not allowed, but being that specific about illegal weapons opens up a whole new avenue for unspecified items.

                              Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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                              Lost User
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                              "Geen gevaarlijke wapens toegelaat niet" Dont tell me its not Dutch! Anyway, yes, geen knob-kerries op de mole trein alstublieft!

                              Morality is indistinguishable from social proscription

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                                This sign[^], submitted to TheDailyWTF[^], was spotted by Adrian V. at a train station or on a train in South Africa.  I like it that it's quite clear what you're not allowed, but being that specific about illegal weapons opens up a whole new avenue for unspecified items.

                                Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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                                Lost User
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                                Phew, it's only single bladed axes that are banned :laugh:

                                Visit http://www.notreadytogiveup.com/[^] and do something special today.

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                                  "Geen gevaarlijke wapens toegelaat niet" Dont tell me its not Dutch! Anyway, yes, geen knob-kerries op de mole trein alstublieft!

                                  Morality is indistinguishable from social proscription

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                                  Brady Kelly
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                                  fat_boy wrote:

                                  "Geen gevaarlijke wapens toegelaat niet"

                                  That might be Dutch, but the second language in the sign is certainly not.

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                                    Check out Oakman's sig.

                                    Cheers, Vikram.


                                    The hands that help are holier than the lips that pray.

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                                    Brady Kelly
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                                    :laugh: I remember that sig from here many years ago. Not sure if it was his back then, I'm talking about 2002 or so.

                                    Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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                                      LOL. The sign says: "No dangerous weapons allowed." So, aren't all weapons dangerous? Isn't that the purpose of a weapon: to be dangerous?

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                                      Brady Kelly
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                                      Sometimes they are what are called "traditional weapons", meaning ceremonial.

                                      Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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                                        Well, swords are commonly brandished by political leaders during rallies, but that's more of a North Indian cultural thing. When you say 'occasionally used', you don't mean 'used as a weapon', do you? :~ 'Cause I imagine it would be a heck of a lot inconvenient to assault somebody with a spear....

                                        Cheers, Vikram.


                                        The hands that help are holier than the lips that pray.

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                                        Oakman
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                                        Vikram A Punathambekar wrote:

                                        'Cause I imagine it would be a heck of a lot inconvenient to assault somebody with a spear....

                                        On foot, normal-length spears and lances are awkward weapons since the head is shaped for stabbing, although they can double as quarterstaffs at closer range. On the other hand, the Zulu asegai is a short handled spear used as a one-hand weapon (with a shield in the other).

                                        Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface

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                                          :laugh: I remember that sig from here many years ago. Not sure if it was his back then, I'm talking about 2002 or so.

                                          Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely

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                                          Oakman
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                                          Not original with me. I was sent it by this really nice Canadian lady. If I remember right her kitty was named Fuzz.

                                          Jon Smith & Wesson: The original point and click interface

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