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Just watched Punkin Chnkin 2011. what is it about launching a piece of fruit more than 3/4 of a mile that makes for such compelling tv? -- nm

Posted by znufrii Nov 27 '11, 21:04

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they need to add a slingshot catagory. nothing fancy, just 2 uprights and the sling. -- nm - peglegpete Nov 27, 21:23
Its applied steam punk, but also consider the amount of effort that goes into making those battle robots (that's what Grant Imahara excelled at) -- nm - zeitgeist Nov 27, 21:23 2
- I'm so hoping that there would be a cross over of sorts and the Mythbusters enter a machine -- nm - JD Nov 27, 21:40 1
  - its been over 25 years, and many different divisions, some of those units look like some serious money, so I can't see any but incrimental differences - zeitgeist Nov 27, 22:02
For me, tis the tech part of it and the all but NASCAR like hope that something goes horribly wrong -- nm - JD Nov 27, 21:11 1
- for me, I think it's the childhood joy of watching things go *splat!* -- nm - znufrii Nov 27, 21:12

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