aznriptide859 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 http://gizmodo.com/#!5755832/7+year+old-kid-buys-harrier-jet-fighter http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpps/news/offbeat/boy-tries-to-buy-fighter-jet-on-ebay-dpgonc-20110203-fc_11714458 And the jet in question: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WOW-EX-RAF-4-SQN-Harrier-Jump-Jet-Aircraft-XW269-RARE-/140508652633?pt=UK_CPV_Aviation_SM&hash=item20b6f7e459%3Ca Iono bout you but I'd want a jet in my front yard just for bragging rights. "Hey neighbor, just got a new lawn gnome. What you got" "A jet." XD Link to post Share on other sites
Azubi Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 He'll have hours of fun wirelocking that barstool. Link to post Share on other sites
BigAl Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Clarkson's got a Lightning in his garden, lucky *bramston pickle*! Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I would so want a Harrier parked up on my lawn, or a Mig-21 (first military Micro Machines i ever had). Then again i also want a sandbag bunker and a deactivated Bren Gun propped up on bi-pod too. Damn i want too much. 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
hitmanNo2 Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Deactivated? You need to dream a bit bigger heh Link to post Share on other sites
FireKnife Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Deactivated? Only to keep it legal. Though i did forget to put two guys to man it 24/7. Or two bikini clad models. Think i know which one i would choose. 'FireKnife' Link to post Share on other sites
Gunmane Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Why I don't have a T-72 parked in my front yard is beyond me. For my backyard facing the golf course, a 155mm howitzer, complete with sign that reads "If you cross the fence, I will hit you, no matter where you run." Link to post Share on other sites
DesertFoxRomel Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Comment from the link "-----SCENE: Phone Conversation. JET ART AVIATION SALESMAN: Hello Mr. Smith. How may I help you today? MR. SMITH: Hello, yes, I just won an auction for a...."Harrier" Jet? J: Oh yes! Wonderful to speak with you Mr. Smith, we were just having a toast to your purchase! Let me put you on speakerphone - M: No wait I - J: Everybody say hi to Mr. Smith! EVERYBODY: Woo!! Hi Mr. Smith!! Thanks!! (etc) M: ...hello - J: I have to tell you Mr. Smith, we are excited to assist you. We've got Charlie out in the yard pulling it out of the hanger right now - M: Oh, that's - J: And Olive here's even knitting you a sweater that says "I Love My New Harrier" - we were going to leave it in the cockpit for you, along with a gift basket of exotic cheese and crackers! OLIVE: Mr. Smith!! It's Olive! What size should I go for? Men's large alright? M: Well, hold on a second here - J: Don't worry, it's all free. We just love to lavish attention on our clients! EVERYBODY: Wooo!!! We love you Mr. Smith!! J: So tell us Mr. Smith, when can we expect you dropping by? M: Well, that's what I called to tell you. You see, it's funny, really. J: Oh! I smell a joke! EVERYBODY: Oh, we love jokes!! Go On!! (etc) M: No No, no joke... You see, My son, he's seven and he loves jets - EVERYBODY: Awwww!! J: Say no more, Mr. Smith, say no more. Olive, better make that sweater kid sized! OLIVE: He's going to love it!! J: Mr. Smith, I got to say, you are one heck of a parent. The look on your child's face when he opens the garage and finds his very own Harrier Jet - M: No wait - J: Wait a second, is this a birthday surprise? Mr. Smith, we'd be honored to throw the little tyke a party! There's a roller rink not 2 miles down the way - my brother's the owner, bring all the kids you want, then we can shuttle them here for the big surprise! EVERYBODY: Ooooooh!! That's a great idea!! (etc) M: No wait a second! It's not his birthday! J: No worries, party cancelled, he'll still love it. Love. It. M: Now wait a second and let me finish my story! OLIVE: Mr. Smith, it's Olive - M: Hello Olive - OLIVE: Mr. Smith, we just wanted to say, we're big fans. And we're sorry if we get a little excited. But we want to make this day as perfect for you as possible. J: Yes indeed. So please Mr. Smith - Go on. M: ...So my son, he's seven and he loves jets. Really loves them. J: What red blooded boy doesn't? Am I right? EVERYBODY: (Laughter and agreement.) J: Go on, please. M: So he was on the internet the other day and browsing around and he saw your ad for the jet and he bought it. J: Your seven year old son bought our Harrier? M: Yes he did. J: Exquisite taste, sir. You have raised a connoisseur of aviation. Isn't that remarkable? EVERYBODY: Oh yes! Wonderful taste! (etc) J: We once had a twelve year old purchase an F-14 Tomcat, we begged him to consider the harrier but his mind was made up. But then, that's kids for you, am I right Mr. Smith? OLIVE: Lovely Child I'm sure, Mr. Smith! Just lovely. M: Yes, well, about that - we had to ground him. J: But why? M: Well, you see, he got so excited when he saw your ad that he went and grabbed my wallet and bought it on the spot. J: Oh, he's impulsive!! M: Yes, very. J: Well, no harm there, he chose wisely - M: And if I may finish? Very impulsive, yes... and I need to cancel the sale. You see, we can't afford the plane and even if we could, we don't know where we'd put it - J: Excuse me? Mr. Smith, you're breaking up a little, could you repeat that? M: I said I have to cancel the sale. I'm really sorry. ...Hello? OLIVE: Mr. Smith? Did we hear you correctly? You're not buying the Harrier? M: ...No Olive, I'm not. J: Mr. Smith, that's not a very funny joke. M: I wasn't joking - J: You know, we try very hard here to unite people with the jets of their dreams and we - M: Yes, I'm very sorry, like I said, he's very impulsive - OLIVE: Oh sure blame the child!! EVERYBODY: Yeah!! M: Now wait a second - J: What kind of a precedent is that to set for your child? Here Jimmy! Go buy the Harrier Jet of your dreams - Whoops!! Just kidding! It's mean, Mr. Smith. Just mean. M: I didn't tell him he could buy it! J: Well, you could still buy it, Mr. Smith. You could still surprise your little boy with the best present any seven year old has ever gotten, ever. M: No, his mother and I would rather use that money for college - J: College? Ha! EVERYBODY: Ha!! What a Joke! (etc) J: You know what the rate of return on a college education is nowadays? A hundred grand just to graduate, and most of 'em doing something else within three years, tops. It's a waste! M: ...True, but still - J: Mr. Smith, I hear you, I really do. But seriously. A college diploma on your wall doesn't amount to a hill of beans. But a Harrier jet parked in your driveway? That's instant credibility. OLIVE: All arguments are invalid once you show them the Harrier, sir! J: It's true! Isn't that true! EVERYBODY: Oh definitely! (etc) J: It's completely unimpeachable, Mr. Smith. M: ...Huh. I never thought about that. J: Listen to me. You bring this Harrier home, sir, and you will forever be the coolest dad ever. OLIVE: Mr. Smith? I have two teenage boys, and I've never had a fight with them! You know how rare that is, for a parent to not fight or be resented by their teenage child? M: ...That's very rare! OLIVE: It's practically nonexistent! And you want to know how? It's because when they were six I got them each a decommissioned FA-18 Hornet! J: Think about this, Mr. Smith. For price of one Harrier, you will have earned the respect of your child, for life. Period. Respect isn't measured in big screen tv's, Xbox's or college educations anymore, Mr. Smith. Respect is measured in Jets. And the Harrier is the coolest jet ever. M: That's a really good point. J: I know it is, sir. That's why I sell Jets. M: ...Ok, I'll do it. J: Perfect. --END SCENE-" Link to post Share on other sites
adadqgg Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Why I don't have a T-72 parked in my front yard is beyond me. For my backyard facing the golf course, a 155mm howitzer, complete with sign that reads "If you cross the fence, I will hit you, no matter where you run." For more practical purposes, you would want a BRDM2. Similar in size to Humvee, much bigger firepower. Link to post Share on other sites
vorgaphe Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 I've told my parents that for a first car I want a Scorpion tank. Link to post Share on other sites
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