Comments on: Government Declared Pantomime Props that Look Like Weapons Dangerous and Must be Kept Under Lock and Key. The World is Safe Again! http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/ The Neat Side of the Web Wed, 09 Jul 2008 08:06:17 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Skipweasel http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-411903 Skipweasel Wed, 23 Jan 2008 23:05:30 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-411903 During the summer my son was walking home from school wearing a large oaken sword, an oak dagger and a very nice curved laminated shield with a dragon on it. There were a couple of coppers on the street corner and they were most impressed and showed no interest in "control" - just pleased to see a small boy with things he'd made. You'll find this is a local bit of silliness and unlikely to be repeated elsewhere. During the summer my son was walking home from school wearing a large oaken sword, an oak dagger and a very nice curved laminated shield with a dragon on it. There were a couple of coppers on the street corner and they were most impressed and showed no interest in “control” - just pleased to see a small boy with things he’d made.

You’ll find this is a local bit of silliness and unlikely to be repeated elsewhere.

]]> By: MoonCake http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-411142 MoonCake Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:02:08 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-411142 yet, when a child hits another child with a stick in the backyard, it's called "playing." but when it is plastic and strategically formed into the shape of a weapon and used in a "play," it becomes a possible threat? ridiculous. yet, when a child hits another child with a stick in the backyard, it’s called “playing.” but when it is plastic and strategically formed into the shape of a weapon and used in a “play,” it becomes a possible threat? ridiculous.

]]> By: Alex http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-411066 Alex Wed, 23 Jan 2008 11:58:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-411066 @CJ Anderson: "Official Government Suggestions" - didn't we use to call this common sense? @CJ Anderson: “Official Government Suggestions” - didn’t we use to call this common sense?

]]> By: Denita TwoDragons http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-410396 Denita TwoDragons Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:34:16 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-410396 When pantomime swords are outlawed, only pantomime outlaws will have pantomime swords... --TwoDragons When pantomime swords are outlawed, only pantomime outlaws will have pantomime swords…

–TwoDragons

]]> By: Thomas http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409846 Thomas Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:41:36 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409846 Never again will we get murder mystery stories where prop weapons are replaced by the real thing, only to kill some unsuspecting actor. The world weeps for the genre. Never again will we get murder mystery stories where prop weapons are replaced by the real thing, only to kill some unsuspecting actor. The world weeps for the genre.

]]> By: Christophe http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409827 Christophe Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:23:16 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409827 They should tax all those dangerous plastic and weapons. They should tax all those dangerous plastic and weapons.

]]> By: heather http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409807 heather Tue, 22 Jan 2008 20:06:46 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409807 Curses! My nefarious plot to overthrow the government using hollow plastic samurai swords and cap guns has been foiled! I shall have my REVENGE!! Curses! My nefarious plot to overthrow the government using hollow plastic samurai swords and cap guns has been foiled! I shall have my REVENGE!!

]]> By: Vako http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409617 Vako Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:21:23 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409617 The phrase that stuck out to me in that thing was "a named individual". What? The phrase that stuck out to me in that thing was “a named individual”.

What?

]]> By: C. J. Anderson http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409546 C. J. Anderson Tue, 22 Jan 2008 16:03:45 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409546 Actually, the HES document in reference states, at the bottom: "This document contains notes on good practice which are not compulsory but which you may find helpful in considering what you need to do." Why the fuss, then? You may find the regulations helpful and you may not. What kind of regulations are these exactly? Why not call them "Official Government Suggestions?" Actually, the HES document in reference states, at the bottom: “This document contains notes on good practice which are not compulsory but which you may find helpful in considering what you need to do.” Why the fuss, then? You may find the regulations helpful and you may not. What kind of regulations are these exactly? Why not call them “Official Government Suggestions?”

]]> By: A Safety Consultant http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409487 A Safety Consultant Tue, 22 Jan 2008 15:22:14 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409487 I'm involved in the industry and even I can't believe this. There must be some kind of misreporting going on. I’m involved in the industry and even I can’t believe this. There must be some kind of misreporting going on.

]]> By: ted http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409438 ted Tue, 22 Jan 2008 14:50:53 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409438 Sure, you laugh now, but when some poor child is rushed to the hospital with a "Bang!" sign related injury, you won't be so quick to judge. Sure, you laugh now, but when some poor child is rushed to the hospital with a “Bang!” sign related injury, you won’t be so quick to judge.

]]> By: Justin http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409358 Justin Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:52:08 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409358 Close call! Thanks Big Brother! Close call! Thanks Big Brother!

]]> By: Sid Morrison http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409336 Sid Morrison Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:37:24 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409336 That is the fruitest thing I ever heard. Queen Victoria is turning in her grave seeing how low her nation has sunk from its powerful past. First the banning of schoolyard conkers games and now this. Please someone stop the pansifying of Britain. That is the fruitest thing I ever heard. Queen Victoria is turning in her grave seeing how low her nation has sunk from its powerful past. First the banning of schoolyard conkers games and now this. Please someone stop the pansifying of Britain.

]]> By: Daniel Kim http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409324 Daniel Kim Tue, 22 Jan 2008 13:30:09 +0000 http://www.neatorama.com/2008/01/22/government-declared-pantomime-props-that-look-like-weapons-dangerous-and-must-be-kept-under-lock-and-key-the-world-is-safe-again/#comment-409324 Hmmm . . . "Locked up" comes to mind quite a lot when I read this, but I don't mean it for the props! Hmmm . . . “Locked up” comes to mind quite a lot when I read this, but I don’t mean it for the props!

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