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Have you ever seen the novelty item consisting of an arrow in two parts connected by a headband? It’s supposed to make you look as though you’ve been shot through the head. Clever, but I think it looks a little fake. This is the 21st Century! Does anyone still use arrows?
For greater verisimilitude
I propose an update to the classic gag based on a photograph by Harold Edgerton (see link). The stop-motion picture depicts an apple being shot with a bullet.
In the wearable 3D version, the apple is replaced with your head, the realistic-looking splatters of fresh apple sauce (one entry, one exit) are attached to the sides of your head, and the departing bullet is suspended by a nearly-invisible wire.
Edgerton photo
http://www.josephbe...ton/edgerton08.html
[AO, Oct 17 2004]
Apple being hit by a nuke
http://www.nv.doe.g...tolib/8X10/XX45.JPG
[lubbit, Oct 17 2004]
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And just in time for Halloween! |
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[phoenix] Potential Hallowe'en costume - a Derren Brown copycat gone horribly wrong. |
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I once went to a 60s party, with a "bullet hole" in my forehead, "blood" all over my shirt, and a "Kenndy For President" badge on my lapel. Won a prize for "Bad Taste Costume", that night. |
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So at a neighbor's door, you're given an apple made to look like it's been penetrated by a razor blade. |
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I can just imagine Tommy Cooper wearing one of these. I like. |
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Mm. Classic [AO]. Tasty. + |
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Is that applesauce, coming out the left side? |
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Or is it happy to see you? |
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