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Brother Bilo · 09-13-2007, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KingpinMedia

I make quite a bit of money on my own, but thank you. Like I said you fucking moron, there were a lot of details of which I couldn't yet get into. Maybe if you could read between the lines there is more going on than just sitting in an elevator with 5 gay Mexicans?

What else happened that damaged you so bad that you feel you've somehow lost the ability to earn your own money. If you make so much, why even bother with this? Seems like a waste of time for a baller such as yourself.

Edit: 100 gay mexican lovers in her

Jennifer C · 09-13-2007, 11:41 AM

Oh god, such a crazy story. I'm glad you guys were OK and didn't fall to your deaths. I always have nightmares about being stuck in an elevator.

Jennifer C · 09-13-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by CybersocketTom

Just in case anyone else ever gets stuck in that situation, here's something to maybe make you feel a TINY bit less afraid.

Most elevators have redundant safety systems to prevent you from falling very far before safety brakes engage. But even if all systems failed simultaneously, there's almost always a shock absorption system at the bottom. for instance, there might be long metal pistons that plunge into a very viscous fluid to bring the car to a halt quickly. It would be abrupt, but would probably prevent serious injuries. There are different last-resort features that vary by manufacturer and model. plus - as an elevator car approaches the bottom of its shaft it will compress the air in the shaft to create a natural cushion.

Of course, I would probably die of a heart attack before the shock absorbers kicked in.

Here are some fun related links I found. sorry they have to be decoded, but i can't post URL's yet.

Answers about falling elevators. Does it help to jump up at the last minute? what's the best position to fall in? and more...
van (dot) physics (dot) uiuc (dot) edu/qa/listing (dot) php?id=139

info on those safety features i mentioned:
express (dot) howstuffworks (dot) com/runaway-elevator (dot) htm

info from worst-case-scenario aka popular mechanics:
www (dot) popularmechanics (dot) com/science/worst_case_scenarios/1289266 (dot) html

Thanks for the information

Cory W · 09-13-2007, 11:49 AM

2.5 hours? Drinking on the casino floor?

I would have had to pee in the elevator for sure.

NaughtyAce · 09-13-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by WEG Cory

2.5 hours? Drinking on the casino floor?

I would have had to pee in the elevator for sure.

I've been there, I've seen him do it

Dic, don't burn the shirt!!!! It's covering up the Naugthy America with another shirt that's bad luck.

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09-13-2007, 11:41 AM	#102
Jennifer C Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Australia Posts: 94	Oh god, such a crazy story. I'm glad you guys were OK and didn't fall to your deaths. I always have nightmares about being stuck in an elevator.