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Why the First Cowboy To Draw Always Gets Shot

cremeglace writes "Have you ever noticed that the first cowboy to draw his gun in a Hollywood Western is invariably the one to get shot? Nobel-winning physicist Niels Bohr did, once arranging mock duels to test the validity of this cinematic curiosity. Researchers have now confirmed that people indeed move faster if they are reacting, rather than acting first."

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  1. BANG! by stillnotelf · · Score: 4, Funny

    Does that mean the first poster gets shot? Wait, why am I bleeding...?

    1. Re:BANG! by Bryan+Gividen · · Score: 5, Funny

      You really shot yourself in the foot with that non-first post, didn't you?

  2. Must be joking by TwiztidK · · Score: 5, Funny

    This must be why people can think up a comeback before I'm finished with the original joke.

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  3. Re:Oblig. by Captain+Splendid · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Hans' hot first"

    AKA "How I Learned To Enjoy Wookiee Lovin'"

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  4. Re:Unforgivable! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    So Han Solo Did shoot 2nd! heh :D

  5. Re:Unforgivable! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Just my opinion though...my apologies if that is way more stupid than it was in my head.

    No worries. The only thing you might need to apologize for is the use of the cringe-inducing pseudo-word "prolly" in an otherwise coherent, grammatically-correct, and typo-free post.

  6. Re:Oblig. by jollyreaper · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Hans' hot first"

    AKA "How I Learned To Enjoy Wookiee Lovin'"

    You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought.

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  7. Re:Unforgivable! by mcgrew · · Score: 4, Funny

    Seems odd, and just a tad self serving, for Unforgiven to have an explanation for a cheesy writer's ploy

    It's obvious you never saw the movie. There was a damned good reason it got all those Oscars. It was realistic and believable, a VERY well written flick. Few movies at all are as good.

    As a nerdy bonus, Saul Rubenik played the writer; he was on an episode of ST:NG.

    As a double bonus, it has hookers.

  8. Re:Unforgivable! by roman_mir · · Score: 5, Funny

    that's not a Troll, that was clever.

    Didn't you see what the parent did to the grand parent? Grand parent drew first, then parent responded with a more precise comment.

    I think grand parent is dead now, Jim, killed by the AC.

  9. Re:Unforgivable! by Sechr+Nibw · · Score: 5, Funny

    Jayne: "Don't much see the benefit in getting involved in strangers' troubles without a upfront price negotiated."
    Book: "These people need assistance. The benefit wouldn't necessarily be for you."
    Jayne: "S'what I'm sayin'."
    Zoe: "No one's gonna force you to go, Jayne. As has been stated -- this job's strictly speculative."
    Jayne: "Good. 'cause I don't know these folks. Don't much care to."
    Mal: "They're whores."
    Jayne: "I'm in."

  10. Re:Oblig. by Minwee · · Score: 4, Funny

    You came in that thing? You're braver than I thought.

    Get in there, you big furry oaf! I don't care how it smells. GET IN THERE!

  11. Re:Unforgivable! by pcolaman · · Score: 5, Funny

    Apparently Jack Bauer was not factored into the equation. In less than 8 days (seasons) he has killed almost 100 people.

  12. Re:Oblig. by jbezorg · · Score: 4, Funny

    That day, Palpatine was amazed to discover that when Vader was saying "As you wish", what he meant was, "I love you." And even more amazing was the day he realized he truly loved him back.

    ( Just burning off some real karma with this one )

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