How NOT to Remove a Palm Tree

LilRaverBoi · 08-31-2009, 01:17 PM

Every once and a while, you stumble upon something so brilliant....such a stellar example of intelligent human behavior. I found this video while perusing YouTube and thought some of you might enjoy it!

YouTube - Palm Tree Trimming

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!! LOL!

PS...why didn't at least ONE of those people in the vid look at this situation unfolding and contemplate the logistics of it...SERIOUSLY! With a very simple understanding of the basic laws of physics (even without education on such) and common sense, this just was NOT going to turn out well! I am often amazed by how ignorant people can be at times!! If the guy in the truck had died, I think this deserves a nomination for a Darwin Award! LOL. (seriously, though...I hope he didn't die, but you gotta agree this is def Darwin Award material, right?)

Taylor · 08-31-2009, 01:31 PM

Speaking of duplicate threads..... !

conejov · 08-31-2009, 01:33 PM

Well as you can see they thought this out. At least the palm was unharmed.

LilRaverBoi · 08-31-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Taylor

Speaking of duplicate threads..... !

Why, was this already posted before??? If so, I'm sorry...just found it today on YouTube and thought people here would enjoy it.

Taylor · 08-31-2009, 01:44 PM

I can't find it anymore, but it was posted twice before. Since I can't find it though, I guess you're in the clear!

djmb74 · 08-31-2009, 01:46 PM

I can't believe with all those people standing around there wasn't one single person there with an ounce of common sense! Or maybe the ones that did have the common sense kept their mouths shut on purpose?

Bob · 08-31-2009, 01:46 PM

I enjoyed it! You can see the driver getting out of the passenger door after the palm comes down. Yup they're out there alright.

momoese · 08-31-2009, 01:46 PM

No worries, it was worth watching again!

LilRaverBoi · 08-31-2009, 01:46 PM

Yeah, I did a quick search just now and couldn't find it either....WHEW! *wipes sweat off brow* That was a close one!

I do tend to look for answers to questions I have in the forums, but something like this I don't even think twice about looking before posting.

jmoore · 08-31-2009, 02:16 PM

That was hilarious! Not one person showed an ounce of surprise when the palm fell on the truck. They almost looked at each other and said 'I knew that was going to happen'

Do you think his insurance would cover it?

sbl · 08-31-2009, 04:46 PM

Unfortunately insurance does cover stupidity --and we all pay for it! I don't know how they could have seen it coming out different.

LilRaverBoi · 08-31-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jmoore

That was hilarious! Not one person showed an ounce of surprise when the palm fell on the truck. They almost looked at each other and said 'I knew that was going to happen'

Yeah, that was my favorite part as well! If you listen carefully, there's a pause after it hits the truck then one guy is like 'Oh.' He doesn't really sound very surprised, though....more of a 'oh, so THAT'S what happens when you do this! Who woulda thought?'

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmoore

Do you think his insurance would cover it?

Nah...insurance only covers tree damage from a FICUS (or at least that's what State Farm said LOL)

YouTube - State Farm Commercial

And YES, I realize this is the PERFECT video response to that question....I love being totally on top of situations like that, sometimes! LOL.

Eric · 09-01-2009, 05:30 PM

Thanx Bryan, LMAO for the rest of the night!!!!.... Almost fell off my chair!!!!
I think it was real considerate of Bryan to put that in a Bananas.org post, after all, monkeys Luv bananas.... Now they can munch before they grab the next tree

!!
As for duplication, if ya had to search for this, it needs duplication!
As for the flik just below, wonder what Ficus trees are selling for now. Bet there's a big run on them!

BananaLee · 12-09-2009, 11:47 AM

That was hilarious!!! Dang! What idiots!

Abnshrek · 12-09-2009, 11:57 AM

I have to say that was extremely funny and extremely stupid on thier part. The video said" tree trimming".. The only thing that got trimmed was the truck.. lol :^)

bikoro child · 12-09-2009, 12:39 PM

yes I remember that crazy video I posted it here:
Never do that...

MediaHound · 12-09-2009, 05:18 PM

First time I saw it... funny!

Seaner · 12-10-2009, 08:00 PM

Darwin Award! LMAO! Is that really what monkeys do when they want a coffee break

!

D_&_T · 12-11-2009, 12:42 PM

If you had notice that is the driver side of the truck not the passenger! Several countries are opposite side from the U.S.A.!!

mckoinld · 12-11-2009, 01:40 PM

This is great. Needs to be posted every spring and fall Not just for a laugh but to remind us to think before we do things that could be dangerous.

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