# I'm gathering an angry mob. Would you care to join me? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [November 2, 2006, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860 "2006-11-02T16:50:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 4:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/1 "2006-11-02T16:50:55Z")
C’mon, dopers! Grab you torches and pitchforks! Let’s go! ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 4:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/2 "2006-11-02T16:53:42Z")
What, you don’t provide the torches for us? Le sigh. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/3 "2006-11-02T16:56:01Z")
Wait…I’m not clear on this…are we raiding Dracula’s crypt, burning Dr. Frankenstein’s Monster in the windmill, or freeing the Bastille? ---
**Author:** ![lisacurl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/41988e/32.png) [@lisacurl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lisacurl)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/4 "2006-11-02T16:58:03Z")
Awesome! I’ll be somewhere in the midst of the mob, muttering, “Rhubarb! Rhubarb!” (Pratchett fans should get that reference.) ---
**Author:** ![Oakminster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/77aa72/32.png) [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/5 "2006-11-02T16:58:10Z")
None of the above. We’re indulging in yet another silly post padding thread. ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 4:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/6 "2006-11-02T16:58:23Z")
[QUOTE=twickster] What, you don’t provide the torches for us? Le sigh. [/QUOTE] Any self-respecting angry mobber would have _his (or her) own_ torch at the ready. Just sayin’. ---
**Author:** ![Omegaman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e480ec/32.png) [@Omegaman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omegaman)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/7 "2006-11-02T16:59:12Z")
I’m in . However , I don’t have a pitchfork. Will a hoe suffice ? ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/8 "2006-11-02T17:00:39Z")
[QUOTE=Bosda Di’Chi of Tricor] Wait…I’m not clear on this…are we raiding Dracula’s crypt, burning Dr. Frankenstein’s Monster in the windmill, or freeing the Bastille? [/QUOTE] I thought we’d start out by milling around without direction until someone gets hurt (which is inevitable), then take it from there. In my experience it’s best to let this kind of thing ratchet up naturally before we set about achieving milestones… ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/9 "2006-11-02T17:01:46Z")
\ Watermeloncantelopewatermeloncantelope… ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/10 "2006-11-02T17:02:06Z")
[QUOTE=Omegaman] I’m in . However , I don’t have a pitchfork. Will a hoe suffice ? [/QUOTE] Yes, of course! Hey everyone! **Omegaman** is bringin’ the hoes! ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Il\_Palazzo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Lord\_Il\_Palazzo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Il_Palazzo)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/11 "2006-11-02T17:04:17Z")
I don’t have a pitchfork. Would a large umbrella suffice? How about a mop? ---
**Author:** ![Mouse\_Maven](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ac91a4/32.png) [@Mouse\_Maven](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mouse_Maven)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/12 "2006-11-02T17:06:00Z")
If you’re storming a mad scientist’s fortress, I’ll be the assistant cowering in a corner. Please don’t hurt me. . . Then, once you’re passed me by, I’ll release the Abomination Against Nature ™ to kill you all!! Muwa-HAHAHA! ---
**Author:** ![Mindfield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mindfield/32/19759_2.png) [@Mindfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mindfield)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/13 "2006-11-02T17:10:46Z")
For Og’s sake, why do you people always organize these things right after I’ve run out of supplies? A little notice here, people! Now I’m going to have to drag out the lawn tractor and some tent spikes. Saddest bloody lynch mob ever. How are we supposed to intimidate and threaten with feather dusters and trowels? Sheesh. ---
**Author:** ![Auntbeast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Auntbeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Auntbeast)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/14 "2006-11-02T17:14:01Z")
I’m not a Ho anymore, but can I still come? I like the fire. ---
**Author:** ![Ponder\_Stibbons](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ponder_stibbons/32/343_2.png) [@Ponder\_Stibbons](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ponder_Stibbons)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/15 "2006-11-02T17:14:41Z")
[QUOTE=Bosda Di’Chi of Tricor] Wait…I’m not clear on this…are we raiding Dracula’s crypt, burning Dr. Frankenstein’s Monster in the windmill, or freeing the Bastille? [/QUOTE] I’m not sure, either, but I’ve heard someone around here is a Sith Lord. Should we go after [that guy](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=394627)? ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/16 "2006-11-02T17:15:23Z")
[QUOTE=Oakminster] None of the above. We’re indulging in yet another silly post padding thread. [/QUOTE] I guess we know who we’re going after! Get the **Oakminster**! ---
**Author:** ![appleciders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/85f322/32.png) [@appleciders](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/appleciders)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/17 "2006-11-02T17:15:43Z")
[QUOTE=Omegaman] I’m in . However , I don’t have a pitchfork. Will a hoe suffice ? [/QUOTE] I prefer hoes for this sort of event, actually. More versatile. ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/18 "2006-11-02T17:16:13Z")
[QUOTE=Mindfield] For Og’s sake, why do you people always organize these things right after I’ve run out of supplies? A little notice here, people! Now I’m going to have to drag out the lawn tractor and some tent spikes. Saddest bloody lynch mob ever. How are we supposed to intimidate and threaten with feather dusters and trowels? Sheesh. [/QUOTE] Yes, yes. It’s hard to plan ahead for this sort of thing, is it not? Well, we make do with what we’ve got. For lack of proper farming implements, we may need to sharpen some sticks with an axe. That’s always intimidating. ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/19 "2006-11-02T17:17:20Z")
[QUOTE=Auntbeast] I’m not a Ho anymore, but can I still come? I like the fire. [/QUOTE] Indeed, it’s mesmerizing in the moonlight. ---
**Author:** ![Winston\_Smith](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e95f7d/32.png) [@Winston\_Smith](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Winston_Smith)\ **Post date:** [November 2, 2006, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860/20 "2006-11-02T17:19:22Z")
[QUOTE=Anaamika] I guess we know who we’re going after! Get the **Oakminster**! [/QUOTE] Leave him be. He’ll surely be crushed beneath the weight of his own irony. We’ve got more pressing matters to attend to. Like **THAT**! :: points vaguely and excitedly into darkness :: [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-gathering-an-angry-mob-would-you-care-to-join-me/378860.md?page=2)