The Purge - what would PH do?
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Watched the Purge the other night. For those that haven't seen it - the general gist is that once a year, all crime (including murder) is legal for a 24 hour period.
Naturally, this leads to some all out murderous spree, as if the only reason that we're not all out there hacking people up with a chainsaw is that you might get told off for it. The film seems to b light on the lesser crimes, like failing to stop at a stop sign, or drawing a big bellend in that wker from no. 42's lawn in salt.
It got me thinking. If The Purge was real, what would the population of PH do? VMax their car on the M6 toll? Black belt with brown shoes? Track down Russel Brand and kick him squarely in the nutsack? Nose the brie?
I came to the conclusion that I'd fart in a busy lift and do the off - what would you do?
Naturally, this leads to some all out murderous spree, as if the only reason that we're not all out there hacking people up with a chainsaw is that you might get told off for it. The film seems to b light on the lesser crimes, like failing to stop at a stop sign, or drawing a big bellend in that wker from no. 42's lawn in salt.
It got me thinking. If The Purge was real, what would the population of PH do? VMax their car on the M6 toll? Black belt with brown shoes? Track down Russel Brand and kick him squarely in the nutsack? Nose the brie?
I came to the conclusion that I'd fart in a busy lift and do the off - what would you do?
Probably nothing exciting TBH
Stuff like traffic laws etc.. are mostly there for some semblance of safety, going out and being more of an idiot on the exact day others will as well seems like a perfect way to get into a BIG crash
And any crime where there is an actual victim (stealing/murder/kicking someone in the nuts) would still need to be done extremely stealthily, as while the police wont do anything about it, the victim ('s family) will use next year's purge to seek retribution if it is clear it was you, and in the case of scumbags actually needing to get killed (organised crime etc..), they wouldnt bother waiting anyway.
Sure there are some people who i think could do with a decent kick in the nuts, but the sensible option would be to stay in doors and try to avoid those less reasonable for a day.
Stuff like traffic laws etc.. are mostly there for some semblance of safety, going out and being more of an idiot on the exact day others will as well seems like a perfect way to get into a BIG crash
And any crime where there is an actual victim (stealing/murder/kicking someone in the nuts) would still need to be done extremely stealthily, as while the police wont do anything about it, the victim ('s family) will use next year's purge to seek retribution if it is clear it was you, and in the case of scumbags actually needing to get killed (organised crime etc..), they wouldnt bother waiting anyway.
Sure there are some people who i think could do with a decent kick in the nuts, but the sensible option would be to stay in doors and try to avoid those less reasonable for a day.
Pixel Pusher said:
Ooh, this. If it's purge day, you could smoke a fag in the pub too.
I'm with you there. That would become a once per year thing for me too.I have avoided visiting pubs at all since the ban. Occasionally will go to one if weather is fair and reasonable outdoor seating is provided.
I could stand on a door step, drink in hand, rain dripping off the brim of my hat into aforementioned drink, without leaving home if I really wanted the experience. No need to visit a pub for that.
ETA
Dr Murdoch said:
Think I would attempt farting (loudly) through the letter box of No. 10.
I have only one issue with that. I think you are presupposing that the occupants would still be alive.Edited by Goaty Bill 2 on Friday 29th April 11:02
Vitorio said:
the victim ('s family) will use next year's purge to seek retribution
I'm giggling in the office at the thought of someone apprehensively waiting a year to get a retaliation kick in the nuts. Getting closer and closer to 'Purge Day' they would be so anxious. It would be like 'The 5 Slaps' in How I Met Your Mother.I would plan to carry out some serious fraud/money gaining technique so I could live off the proceeds for the rest of the year.
Dr Murdoch said:
Think I would attempt farting (loudly) through the letter box of No. 10.
Unfortunately, certain people/job classes were exempt from 'The Purge' so the PM and other politicians would be protected.You'll have to find an unprotected local Councillor or Scamera operator instead. ;-)
Goaty Bill 2 said:
Pixel Pusher said:
Ooh, this. If it's purge day, you could smoke a fag in the pub too.
I'm with you there. That would become a once per year thing for me too.I have avoided visiting pubs at all since the ban. Occasionally will go to one if weather is fair and reasonable outdoor seating is provided.
Nothing more annoying that somehow getting stuck walking behind a smoker going the same way, i can either delay my journey for half a minute while i let him/her open up a gap, or suffer the smoke...
EDIT: also, i'd be tempted to give anyone blasting music from a phone/bluetooth speaker whilst walking down the street a good -punt
Edited by Vitorio on Friday 29th April 11:51
Goaty Bill 2 said:
I have avoided visiting pubs at all since the ban. Occasionally will go to one if weather is fair and reasonable outdoor seating is provided.
Am I reading this incorrectly or does your second sentence call bullst on your first?Edited by iphonedyou on Friday 29th April 13:03
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