This new show on Court TV covers this and similar topics it’s called The Smoking Gun. It’s on this Monday and Tuesday, 10:30pm EST. It’s from the hilarious website from the same name.
It’s definitely worth watching!
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My favorite is either the chainsaw or crowbar. Each holds a special place in my heart. But I think my most frequently used weapon is some kind of sword, usually a longsword with some kind of enchantment. Probably a Flame Brand +2.
The most commonly used weapon is clearly the knife. Most everyone uses a knife every day. Now, most of these times the knives in question aren’t being used as weapons, but I believe it remains a fact that knives are the most commonly used weapons.
I always liked the freeze gun. After freezing an opponent, I’d switch to handgun and say “Hasta la vista, baby,” in an Austrian accent before shattering them into bitty pieces.