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Mystery Missile Launched Near LA

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the he-did-it dept.

J. L. Tympanum writes "CBS News is reporting the launch of an unidentified missile off the coast of California. No one wants to take credit for it." The article has visuals taken from a CBS affiliate's helicopter, and a Navy spokesman said it wasn't theirs.

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  1. Obvious Explanation by eldavojohn · · Score: 5, Funny

    A Google van was dispatched to get street view data of the Moon.

    *ominous voice* Phase II has started ahead of schedule ... but it's still in Beta.

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    1. Re:Obvious Explanation by windcask · · Score: 5, Funny

      Then 'accidentally' sniffs Facebook credentials from extraterrestrials and extends Costa Rica's border all the way to the Kuiper Belt. Film at eleven.

  2. YEEEEEHAAAAW by Pojut · · Score: 5, Funny

    Slim Pickens was seen straddling the missle, waving his hat, and proclaiming "YEEEEEEHAWWWWW".

    The War Room could not be reached for comment, as there was a fight going on at the time.

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  3. Did someone say Missile? by Monkeedude1212 · · Score: 5, Funny

    No one wants to take credit for it? Okay.

    I'll take credit for it. If found please return it. Thanks.

    1. Re:Did someone say Missile? by Monkeedude1212 · · Score: 5, Funny

      I'm glad you're willing to take that heat.

      Of course, I'm Canadian! I'll take any heat I can get!

  4. Not my secret base by phantomfive · · Score: 5, Funny

    GUYS, I want you to KNOW, it is NOT the location of my secret evil lair. Or ANyone else's. THere IS noevil Lair. really. Don't come searching. Please. The squid are causing enough problems. I mean. Ignore that.

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  5. Re:Mythbusters by bmo · · Score: 5, Funny

    If it was Mythbusters, it was not a rocket, but another water heater.

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  6. Re:Hmmm .... by AnonymousClown · · Score: 5, Funny

    3) New Navy seamen ordered to get the Captain his mid-day meal and presses the "Lunch" button.

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  7. Re:Hmmm .... by martas · · Score: 5, Funny

    I've done that. Why else would I have Vista on my machine?

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  8. Re:Hmmm .... by n9hmg · · Score: 5, Funny

    'Test' firing and attempting to keep a secret immediately off the coast of LA don't jive

    You're right. They boogie. The difference is subtle. Very acute observation.