WiiredShawn
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Am I the only one that sees Dr. Eggman's face in the cloud to the left of the tornado?
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Man who mowed lawn with tornado behind him says he 'was keeping an eye on it.'
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TheFuzz
Member
I was thinking about the overall skyline looking better in a wider frame, but the "human being" part was being tongue-in-cheek.
cromofo
Member
That's one of the most badass photos I've ever seen
Nah I think the vertical frame complemented the tornado vs man better. It throws you right into it.
Nah I think the vertical frame complemented the tornado vs man better. It throws you right into it.
In the future, when someone asks you about 2017, show them this.
You sound overly confident about that.
Mr.Shrugglesã
Banned
I see the T Rex from Jurassic Park (the original one)
Earthbound64
Banned
So there were a whole bunch of people being stupid, then.
"I'm not a doctor, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night."
darkistheway
Member
THIS... IS... CANADA!
7DollarHagane
Banned
This is the greatest picture. Probably some perspective trickery involved too, to be able to see the whole tornado in frame like that it must have been several miles away. If it was anywhere near them you wouldn't even have a clear enough view to see sky.
We must go deeper!
Human Resources
Member
old men from Texas reading this thread and legit low-key tearing up
Escape Goat
Member
Alcotholic
Banned
It sounds like an onion article and the picture looks almost photoshopped like an onion article.
nelsonroyale
Member
What is it with some guys and mowing their lawns? I see very few women ever mowing their lawns. Is this the last bastion of man[on]ly past times? It bores me to tears, but every Sunday afternoon...dudes are out with their mowers...and seemingly loving it.
old manatee
Banned
Yeah, if you are zoomed way in it will compress an image and make it look like objects in the background are really close.
WiiredShawn
Member
Don't worry, hon. I'm keeping an eye out.
Escape Goat
Member
Just some guy mowing his lawn on Hoth while an Imperial invasion force approaches.
Jesus Christ nope
I live in Texas and tornadoes scare the fuck out of me. It's badass waking up at 4 to your phone BLASTING out a nightmare tone saying "oh shit there's absolutely a tornado around"
Like, nothing else. Just "look out!" So then I get to get all anxiety sweaty and try to desperately load up the radar to see if tonight is the night I blow away into the wind
I live in Texas and tornadoes scare the fuck out of me. It's badass waking up at 4 to your phone BLASTING out a nightmare tone saying "oh shit there's absolutely a tornado around"
Like, nothing else. Just "look out!" So then I get to get all anxiety sweaty and try to desperately load up the radar to see if tonight is the night I blow away into the wind
Someone should shop the GT translator guy into this.
yanipheonu
Member
"No, go back inside honey. It's just Third Impact causing Human Instrumentality, I've got an eye on it.
oxrock
Gravity is a myth, the Earth SUCKS!
Video of man driving boat through tornado for those who enjoy watching displays of stupidity.
FallingEdge
Member
I was worried about the doggo 😫
firehawk12
Subete no aware
Haha.
That Damn Kid
Member
For those wondering , there actually were weather warnings up around the time this happened , a gust front moved over almost the whole province of Alberta that afternoon but tornadoes tend to hit the many miles of rural farmland and bushland when they do come about so most people don't consider them much of a threat. It's been nearly 30 years since the last serious one touched down (july 31st 1987 in Edmonton ) and since then only one other twister that caused a death (pine lake camp ground in the 90's).
Doesn't make this guy any less of a fool but I can admit that I become a deer in headlights myself when I see a funnel cloud because it happens so rarely. So on some level I can relate to his nonchalant lawn mowing.
Doesn't make this guy any less of a fool but I can admit that I become a deer in headlights myself when I see a funnel cloud because it happens so rarely. So on some level I can relate to his nonchalant lawn mowing.
The chances of the mowing not getting done are a million to one, she said...
Looks like he is already halfway Tang anyway.
Master Yoshi
Member
In my imagination he went inside to tell his wife the weather was looking bad and he'd finish the job tomorrow, and she gave him hell and sent him back outside.
Also, "This is fine."
Also, "This is fine."
theepicoftyler
Member
Generally, they're pretty predictable, but the stories of experienced meteorologist who study tornados getting killed are generally because the tornado changed directions suddenly and unexpectedly. This happened to Tim Samaras who was a highly respected scientist who was generally considered one of the safest storm chasers in the field.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2013_El_Reno_tornado#Storm_chaser_incidents
the most amazing part of this is he's mowing the lawn in space. He's not on Earth.
"Nah, instrumentality won't hit here, probably. I'm in orbit, it's good."
psynergylover
Member
Did black sunglasses descend from the sky along with an already lit cigar swoop in from the left while some old school rap instrumental started to play and the words "Thug Life" appeared over his head?
JaseMath
Member
It's so absurd, like satire taken from an Onion article.
Man that OP photo is really incredible. Even though the tornado was moving away, just seeing such awesome destructive power right outside your backyard would be enough to drive most people into a bunker. There may have not been any immediate danger given its trajectory, but carrying on as usual just seems insane for some reason. If it were me, at the very least I'd have to drop what I was doing and just stare in awe until it disappeared.
As the blades of grass come tumbling down.
The_Inquisitor
Member
Thanks GAF. Needed a laugh.
L4DANathan
Member
Can someone shop the God Hand from Berserk into the photo, I feel that would be a great one.
InfiniteBento
Member
Lmfao 😂
luckygodzilla
Member
This one wins.
Rhomega Beta
Member
I don't know if you guys have mowed lawns before, but you want to get as much as possible, including getting as close to possible to trees, bushes, etc.
cr0w
Old Member
I've seen a few tornadoes over the years, lots of waterspouts over Lake Michigan, and a few on the plains out in the middle of nowhere in northwest Texas. When they're not in populated areas and are just spinning over vast fields of nothing, they're one of the most incredible things you'll ever see in your life. Absolute, terrifying beauty.
Luckily I've never had to live through one, but I had a few friends in Tuscaloosa a few years back when the tornado went through and they're lucky to have survived.
Luckily I've never had to live through one, but I had a few friends in Tuscaloosa a few years back when the tornado went through and they're lucky to have survived.
