OK,
So this is bloggable for me for two reasons:
1) I think it’s really funny.
2) I know these guys!
Ok, so it’s not like they’re my best friends or anything…it’s not like on Friday nights I call up my homie Frylock and go to the movies, or chill out with Meatwad. But, I actually have talked to the production company who produces this show (it’s called Aqua Teen Hunger Force). They keep saying they’re going to use my music, but so far no love. For those of you who aren’t aware of ATHF, please take 10 minutes to acquaint yourselves:
So anyway, yesterday the whole city of Boston shut down for a “Possible Bomb Scare”. And what did these “bombs” look like, you might ask?
Like this ————>
That’s right, eleven LIGHT BRIGHT’s were planted all around the city, with a lights configured into a picture of some alien dude flipping you off (he wouldn’t be flipping me off, because I know them).
OK. So first of all, I’m glad that the city of Boston, and it’s law enforcement took precautions when they thought that these may have been bombs. Obviously, post 911, this type of “never be too careful” attitude is warranted.
However, now that they found out that what they really had on their hands was kids toys which were advertising for a cartoon, I think a little sense of humor is necessary. They still won’t let the thing go! 
They arrested this guy, and some other poor sap who probably joined the street team and worked for free so that he can get movie tickets on opening night or something. You know what the charge is? “placing suspicious illuminated hoax devices.”!!!
Are you kidding me? A hoax “device”? Hey, Police: it’s grassroots street marketing. It’s funny, it fooled you. Sorry for the inconvenience, but no one was trying to make you look like a dumb-ass. It’s just that some dumb-ass must have called in saying there was a bomb on a sign (like this)
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And of course, the media did blow everything way out of proportion–as is their job–which didn’t help things. If this wasn’t all over the news I’m sure the cops would have realized their mistake and had a good chuckle.
Well, it’s all uphill from here. Good luck with this movie Aqua Teen. I hope it was worth your trouble!
Peace.
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