shmoocon [roof collapse?]

[MissterY]

Re: shmoocon [roof collapse?]

That sucks... But because no one was hurt, it's damn funny too.

Cheers to that.

But at the same time, all the idiots that didn't listen to security and wandered underneath the remaining panels deserve boos. Panels could have broken out at any moment and several attendees went down to the lower levels directly underneath.

That would make it their own damn fault if they got hurt then, wouldn't it ?


Lots of snow here... can I post a pic of my snowman?

[CP99]

Re: shmoocon [roof collapse?]

Managed to grab a few pictures at the time:

http://dc949.org/picturedump/ShmooCo...MG_0185_th.JPG
http://dc949.org/picturedump/ShmooCon_2010/IMG_0185.JPG
http://dc949.org/picturedump/ShmooCo...MG_0186_th.JPG
http://dc949.org/picturedump/ShmooCon_2010/IMG_0186.JPG

[xor]

Re: shmoocon [roof collapse?]

The roof the roof the roof is falling down
We don't need no snow let the motherfucker fall
Fall motherfucker fall



Sorry token comment with any fire or roof mention.

xor

For those too young to get the joke:

http://www.google.com/url?q=http://s...mn8_tbC-RIV_-g

[sintax_error]

Re: shmoocon [roof collapse?]

...But at the same time, all the idiots that didn't listen to security and wandered underneath the remaining panels deserve boos. Panels could have broken out at any moment and several attendees went down to the lower levels directly underneath.

Good way to contribute to a con finding a new venue...

[streaker69]

Re: shmoocon [roof collapse?]

That sucks... But because no one was hurt, it's damn funny too.

The panels that broke probably didn't do it just because of the weight of the snow. When they broke there was about 1' on them, but if you looked down on the panels from above, you could see impacts from snow falling off the upper floors. The wind was gusting pretty good, so chances are, snow fell from above and hit just right to break the panel.

You're right, it was funny. But at the same time, all the idiots that didn't listen to security and wandered underneath the remaining panels deserve boos. Panels could have broken out at any moment and several attendees went down to the lower levels directly underneath.

[sintax_error]

Re: shmoocon [roof collapse?]

That sucks... But because no one was hurt, it's damn funny too.

[Melesse]

Re: shmoocon [roof collapse?]

I heard it was due to the Paul dot com team testing their Shmooball launcher!






(Yes, that was completely false....but plausible)

Mel

[MissterY]

Re: shmoocon [roof collapse?]

Thanks streaker, you read my mind.


Wish I had made it. I don't believe I've ever made a snowman in the comfort of an heated/indoor environment. Would have been great fun. roflmao.



Glad to hear no one was injured.

[theprez98]

Re: shmoocon [roof collapse?]

That happened about 2:30AM EST this morning. There has since been a lot more snow, wagers are being taken on which skylight will fail next.

[shrdlu]

Re: shmoocon

Heard about what happened. Pics or it didn't happen.

Apparently it did happen.

http://dcist.com/2010/02/snow_alread...ous_roof_p.php

I'm sure that there will be more pictures up, later, but for the curious, there you go.

More coffee, dammit.

[streaker69]

Re: shmoocon

Headline from Shmoo: Thousands in Hotel as roof collapses

Yes, we have pictures, I just can't post them right now.

[Thorn]

Re: shmoocon

Heard about what happened. Pics or it didn't happen.

Uh, care to narrow it down a bit? There's a lot that's been happening. Even if you don't want to name names, at least tell us if it falls into the category of a) funny, b) embarrassing, or c) blackmail material.

[MissterY]

Heard about what happened. Pics or it didn't happen.