Trucker "overreacts" to "Mad Max Militia" in convoy..

SirFozzie · 04-18-2005, 12:31 PM

Ok.. this story is bizarre on so many levels, I can't begin to wonder.. There was a couple Texas jokes.. but I think we've had enough Texas jokes for a while.

'Mad Max' fans arrested for recreation

April 18, 2005

SAN ANTONIO -- Eleven "Mad Max" fans armed with fake machine guns were arrested after they surrounded a tanker truck while making their way to a movie marathon in a theatrical convoy.
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As the group headed to San Antonio on Saturday, police received several calls from drivers who reported a "militia" surrounding a tanker truck.

Police charged nine people with obstruction of a highway and two others with possession of prohibited knives in addition to the obstruction charge.

One of the organizers, Chris Fenner, said the arrests were unfair. He said he didn't know why anyone would have confused the costumed crew recreating a scene from "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" -- set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland -- with a real threat.

"I honestly don't know how that could be, because 'Road Warrior' was so over the top," he said.

The movie marathon was canceled after the arrests.

lighthousekeeper · 04-18-2005, 12:40 PM

I mistook the group for a Kodos-led vigil ante militia set out to kill drivers who swerve too much.

WSUCougar · 04-18-2005, 12:46 PM

We were just having some fun, officer...

Franklinnoble · 04-18-2005, 12:47 PM

I'll bet this sort of thing never happens to the Tron guy.

gstelmack · 04-18-2005, 12:47 PM

In this day and age, I can't believe a group of people would think they could get away with this.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-18-2005, 12:54 PM

Ah, The Road Warrior. A classic film. Perhaps the best film set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland and I've seen many.

DeToxRox · 04-18-2005, 01:22 PM

Texas could've not been mentioned in the story and I would've guessed it.

Desnudo · 04-18-2005, 02:17 PM

"One of the organizers, Chris Fenner, said the arrests were unfair. He said he didn't know why anyone would have confused the costumed crew recreating a scene from "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" -- set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland -- with a real threat."

I can't possible imagine why someone driving down the highway wouldn't immediately get the reference.

Subby · 04-18-2005, 02:31 PM

Just wait till they run the Matrix: Reloaded marathon...

sterlingice · 04-18-2005, 02:55 PM

If I had money, I would pay for a picture of the proceedings.

SI

CHEMICAL SOLDIER · 04-18-2005, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Honolulu_Blue

Ah, The Road Warrior. A classic film. Perhaps the best film set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland and I've seen many.

Wrong again wiseguy! Everyone knows the best movie based on a postapocalyptic wasteland is:
The PostMan.

WSUCougar · 04-18-2005, 04:29 PM

You're nuthin' but a drifter with a bag of mail.

Honolulu_Blue · 04-18-2005, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CHEMICAL SOLDIER

Wrong again wiseguy! Everyone knows the best Kevin Costner movie based on a postapocalyptic wasteland is:
The PostMan.

I wasn't going to justify such silliness with a response, but then I saw that with one simple fix, I could make your statement accurate! It's a toss-up between "The Postman" and "Waterworld", but I'm going Postman. Why? I have no idea...

WSUCougar · 04-18-2005, 04:51 PM

Tom Petty?

Honolulu_Blue · 04-18-2005, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WSUCougar

Tom Petty?

Yes. That's a good a reason as any. Sold.

04-18-2005, 12:46 PM	#3
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	We were just having some fun, officer... __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

04-18-2005, 12:47 PM	#5
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	In this day and age, I can't believe a group of people would think they could get away with this. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

04-18-2005, 12:54 PM	#6
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	Ah, The Road Warrior. A classic film. Perhaps the best film set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland and I've seen many. __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

04-18-2005, 02:31 PM	#9
Subby lolzcat Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: sans pants	Just wait till they run the Matrix: Reloaded marathon... __________________ Superman was flying around and saw Wonder Woman getting a tan in the nude on her balcony. Superman said I going to hit that real fast. So he flys down toward Wonder Woman to hit it and their is a loud scream. The Invincible Man scream what just hit me in the ass!!!!! I do shit, I take pictures, I write about it: chrisshue.com

04-18-2005, 02:55 PM	#10
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	If I had money, I would pay for a picture of the proceedings. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

04-18-2005, 12:40 PM	#2
lighthousekeeper College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	I mistook the group for a Kodos-led vigil ante militia set out to kill drivers who swerve too much.

04-18-2005, 12:47 PM	#4
Franklinnoble Banned Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Placerville, CA	I'll bet this sort of thing never happens to the Tron guy.

04-18-2005, 01:22 PM	#7
DeToxRox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Michigan	Texas could've not been mentioned in the story and I would've guessed it.

04-18-2005, 02:17 PM	#8
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	"One of the organizers, Chris Fenner, said the arrests were unfair. He said he didn't know why anyone would have confused the costumed crew recreating a scene from "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior" -- set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland -- with a real threat." I can't possible imagine why someone driving down the highway wouldn't immediately get the reference.

04-18-2005, 04:29 PM	#12
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	You're nuthin' but a drifter with a bag of mail. __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

04-18-2005, 04:51 PM	#14
WSUCougar Rider Of Rohan Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Port Angeles, WA or Helm's Deep	Tom Petty? __________________ It's not the years...it's the mileage.

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