March 3, 2007: Animal escape practice

Undertoad · 03-03-2007, 09:07 AM

This is not a Friday image. The official cap:

Quote:

A zoo worker dressed as an orangutan falls after being 'shot' by another zoo worker with a simulated tranquiliser dart as part of an animal escape drill at a zoo in western Tokyo February 27, 2007. Zoo workers practiced surrounding the escapee with nets before pretending to shoot it with a tranquilising dart and returning it to its enclosure.

Mainichi Daily News via axlrosen.

The cosplay culture strikes again: once you agree on who's gonna play the part of the orangutan, does he really need to be dressed up as one? And what's with the big cartoonish head and feet?

Spexxvet · 03-03-2007, 09:27 AM

officer_purple · 03-03-2007, 09:40 AM

I think the zoo over here needs to start something like this. In the past four or so years multiple animals have made bids for freedom - including a red panda and a monkey of some sort.

(And is it just me, or does the man in Spexxvet's pic have a weird resemblance to that strange bulldog suit?)

zippyt · 03-03-2007, 09:43 AM

[WAAAAA] THEY SOT GROVER !!!!!!! [/WAAAAA]

xoxoxoBruce · 03-03-2007, 09:46 AM

This what the shooter saw.

If you look at the first picture, and count how many people are holding just that short section of net. Now figure the net is probably at least half way around the area, and I can see the need to focus all these people with a costume of some sort. Of course the Japs are detail oriented(no pun), so it's a little over the top from our perspective. A simple Sailor Moon or Hello Kitty would have done it.

milkfish · 03-03-2007, 10:09 AM

It is good practice for the zoo workers not to fall over laughing when things like this happen in the future.

Dr. Zaius, are you okay?

Elspode · 03-03-2007, 10:45 AM

Man, that's the late Ed Bradley in that pic with the costumed critters.

maximum · 03-03-2007, 11:49 AM

reminds me of the man in the bear suit and the man in the dog suit in "The Shining." what a bizarre, strange scene.

Shawnee123 · 03-03-2007, 12:56 PM

Spexx! I LOVED Trigger Happy TV.

Great pics.

Shawnee123 · 03-03-2007, 12:57 PM

wacky asian pics

Sheldonrs · 03-03-2007, 01:59 PM

Why don't they just call MacGruff the Crime dog?

03-03-2007, 05:58 PM

Could they not have just worn an orange T or something? Someone's a furry.

fargon · 03-03-2007, 07:26 PM

"Fur and loathing in Las Vegas" Gil Grissom CSI
this is what I thought when I saw these pic's

capnhowdy · 03-04-2007, 11:37 AM

I trust they were careful to make sure no kids were watching. Talk about a mental scar.

Sundae · 03-05-2007, 05:19 AM

Looks like a scene from It's a Knockout - that is definitely a comedy ape suit.

03-03-2007, 09:27 AM	#2
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	__________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

03-03-2007, 09:40 AM	#3
officer_purple Oh...freaky lemur cats!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northern Ireland.... Posts: 6	I think the zoo over here needs to start something like this. In the past four or so years multiple animals have made bids for freedom - including a red panda and a monkey of some sort. (And is it just me, or does the man in Spexxvet's pic have a weird resemblance to that strange bulldog suit?) __________________ It would be right if it wasn't wrong.

03-03-2007, 09:43 AM	#4
zippyt LONG LIVE KING ZIPPY! per Feetz Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Arkansas Posts: 7,661	[WAAAAA] THEY SOT GROVER !!!!!!! [/WAAAAA] __________________ "Success is getting what you want. Happiness is wanting what you get. " Brother Dave Gardner

03-03-2007, 09:46 AM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	This what the shooter saw. If you look at the first picture, and count how many people are holding just that short section of net. Now figure the net is probably at least half way around the area, and I can see the need to focus all these people with a costume of some sort. Of course the Japs are detail oriented(no pun), so it's a little over the top from our perspective. A simple Sailor Moon or Hello Kitty would have done it. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 04-07-2007 at 05:46 PM.

03-03-2007, 10:09 AM	#6
milkfish A serene breakdown Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Northern NJ, USA Posts: 266	It is good practice for the zoo workers not to fall over laughing when things like this happen in the future. Dr. Zaius, are you okay? __________________ A genius is one who can do anything except make a living. - Joey Lauren Adams

03-03-2007, 10:45 AM	#7
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Man, that's the late Ed Bradley in that pic with the costumed critters. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

03-03-2007, 11:49 AM	#8
maximum Writer of Writings Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 14	reminds me of the man in the bear suit and the man in the dog suit in "The Shining." what a bizarre, strange scene.

03-03-2007, 12:56 PM	#9
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Spexx! I LOVED Trigger Happy TV. Great pics. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-03-2007, 12:57 PM	#10
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	wacky asian pics __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

03-03-2007, 01:59 PM	#11
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03-03-2007, 05:58 PM	#12
rkzenrage Guest Posts: n/a	Could they not have just worn an orange T or something? Someone's a furry.

03-03-2007, 07:26 PM	#13
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	"Fur and loathing in Las Vegas" Gil Grissom CSI this is what I thought when I saw these pic's __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

03-04-2007, 11:37 AM	#14
capnhowdy Blatantly Homosapien Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,200	I trust they were careful to make sure no kids were watching. Talk about a mental scar. __________________ Please type slowly. I can't read very fast............... and no holy water, please.

03-05-2007, 05:19 AM	#15
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