Explicit Safety in SA
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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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
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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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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"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
fat_boy wrote:
"Geen gevaarlijke wapens toegelaat niet"
That might be Dutch, but the second language in the sign is certainly not.
Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely
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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?
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.
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).
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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.
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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
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Nelek wrote:
I wouldn't like to go in without a full-body armor
IDDQD would do the job :)
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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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Brady Kelly wrote:
That might be Dutch, but the second language in the sign is certainly not.
Oh come on, its so close as to be obviously the same, and imediately understandable to a Dutch speaker.
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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Oh, it's definately afrikaans. It's from SA, and it was taken in simons town I think. Was drunk at the time!
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Brady Kelly wrote:
That might be Dutch, but the second language in the sign is certainly not.
Oh come on, its so close as to be obviously the same, and imediately understandable to a Dutch speaker.
Morality is indistinguishable from social proscription
Die aanneming dat ‘n Hollandsprekende dit mag verstaan maak dit nie nooidwendig Hollands nie. Dit is beslus suiwer Afrikaans.
Semicolons: The number one seller of ostomy bags world wide. - dan neely
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Oh, it's definately afrikaans. It's from SA, and it was taken in simons town I think. Was drunk at the time!
It is a little blurry. :laugh:
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