Dioxin my butt. I recognize gamma radiation from space when I see it. The question now is, where are his team members, Mr. Fantastic, The Invisible Woman and The Human Tourch?
Then again, with a first name like Victor maybe this guys on a first class ticket to becoming a real Doctor Doom.
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Hehe, you're sick! But funny!
I can't take all the credit, this idea (and artwork) was sent in by long time Airbag reader and punk rocker Tom Dolan.
Seems like the "good old" soviet M.O. ... I can't believe that some people still miss that hell!
Marvel-lous observation, Greg. I can work out the image of the young Victor in the montage, but which one is the Thing?
The orignal Viktor is a pretty good likeness for Ben Grimm as well. Spooky, eh?
"[Viktor] Yushchenko, who faces Viktor Yanukovych..."
Wow... that's going to be one confusing ballot...
Pft. Cosmic rays, I think you mean. Duh.
:)
Daniel, sorry I thought it was household knowledge that gamma radiation comes from cosmic rays.
You're not bolted together right.
That's why we keep comin' back; )
I wonder how funny you'll find this if they guy dies.
Which guy dies?
I always wondered what The Thing was doing these days.. Politics eh? For shame..
For you humor Nazis out there: Doctors expect Viktor to recover fully, although the facial scaring swelling may take some time to return to normal (if it ever returns to normal). They are frankly seeing a large, one-time dose of Dioxin (or Cosmic Rays) for the first time—it's usually a type of poisoning that builds up slowly over prolonged, minute exposure. The most serious health effects are liver failure (which Viktor is not experiencing), and an increased risk for future cancers. We all die, it's just a question of when, not if, and hey V's good humor and continued commitment to the election process during the whole thing deserves serious props. Who better to be associated with than the ever-lovin' Thing?
Personally I think he reminds me more of the dude from the third Indy movie after he drinks the holy water out of the fake Cup of Christ. Poor guy.
Glad the guy is going to be ok, only hope now is that the sick man who (probably) instigated this isnt elected in the re-run of the election.
Gabriel:
I think people miss the soviet becuase under moscow they had a sense of security, and although it was imposing on thier everyday lives, the people of the union felt as if they were as much a part of the country as those in power, and that those in power were representative of the country as a whole, and acted in thier best interests.
Im not sure politicians in my country can be accused of acting in my best interests very often.
Yushchenko is the pro-European, pro-America candidate. He wants to prepare his country to join the European Union.
Yanukovych is the pro-Russian candidate, who frequently uses the words 'American decadence' and 'capitalist propaganda'.
Just in case you Airbag readers are wondering...
Stuart, not if you live in America....
Greg, I think Daniel was only making a joke, referencing comic book style. In a comic book you'll usually find cheesy statements like 'cosmic rays' over things like 'gamma radiation.'
Joe baby. If there is one thing I know more about than gamma radiation it's comics. I should start writing about comics again, I used to do it every Wednesday, which is the day of magic, if you know your comics.
Greg knows comics. No doubt about that. But even for a non-comic expert, the cartoon of the F4 mentioned gamma radiation.
I think it would be a good idea to have your readers write a comic collaboratively. Maybe each person can tackle one panel on each page or something and in the end have some kick ass artist draw it.
I think it would be an experiment worth doing... at least once.
Ok let's settle this:
Natural space-born gamma radiation, when combined with other forms of cosmic radiation, can cause such widely varied physiological augmentations in humans as extreme flexibility, controled combustion, the capacity to create and manipulate force fields, and class 100 strength combined with the development of a nigh-invulnerable rock-like integument.
Artificial (i.e. man-made) gamma radiation occurs in a much more focused pattern, and almost always has the same effect on humans exposed in large doses. Namely, class 100 strength, greatly increased muscle mass, and a gray coloration of the skin eventually developing into vivid green after a few issues. In smaller doses the subject may still possess increased strength but the green coloration will only effect the subject's hair (see: Samson, Doc).
So clearly Yushchenko - with his increased mass and gray rocky skin - has received a unique mixture of gamma radiations, both cosmic and explosive, so the effects may be unpredictable. We'll have to wait and see if he turns green in a few months and starts juggling taxicabs.
So that's that. Do I get a no-prize?
To say the least, I'm shocked. I was an avid reader of your website for the last year or so, but this entry really surprises me - a lot. Yushchenko fights for democracy and freedom of speech in a desolate country and risks his live to change something. He was intoxicated by the supporters of the Ukrainian regime. His intoxication will eventually lead to cancer. Does Seveso ring a bell? - I don't think it is funny. And I don't think making fun of it is mature, above all.
I think people miss the soviet becuase under moscow they had a sense of security, and although it was imposing on thier everyday lives, the people of the union felt as if they were as much a part of the country as those in power, and that those in power were representative of the country as a whole, and acted in thier best interests.
Im not sure politicians in my country can be accused of acting in my best interests very often.
LOL
This is perhaps the most ignorant/funniest thing I've read in a while.
This is probably the most immature and disrespectful post in this website. This man put his life on the line to make lives better for everyday people. It's one thing to make fun of someone's face, but another to make fun of someone because of a tragic incident.
This is probably the most immature and disrespectful post in this website.
Kris, are you saying this because you've read all 4807 entries here at Airbag? Because I'm pretty sure I've made similar types of posts about other national leaders in the last two years.
C'mon Greg... this is funny and all, and making fun of national leader (or almost leaders) is an honourable cause, but this amounts to the same thing as pointing at kids with cancer and joking about how their heads are bald and shiny.
Not cool.
Well, I have to admit. We're no better than Greg for frequenting the site. It's like I said....
"You're not bolted together right.
That's why we keep comin' back; )"
Greg's sometimes like the balding kid with the shinny head.
I hope I don't get banned 8 )
Don't worry Greg, a little humor at the expense of world wide celebrities is socially acceptable. Think of all the hundreds of jokes about OJ Simpson, all related to the murder of his wife and some guy I can't remember. Don't let the guys who can't appreciate a joke get you down.
stupid americans, ... you're watching too much tv, but maybe you should stick with the news instead of comic channel
pointing at kids with cancer and joking about how their heads are bald and shiny.
Wow Slava now you're the comedian in the group. Email me and I'll give you the login and password to Airbag because not even I can come up with material that good.
Wolfgang, from your email it shows that you are from Germany yet I don't know any other Germans who talk out of their butt like you just did. Asshat.
Look I don't consider it a tragedy that Yushchenko was poisoned especially since all the reports I read (see Wolfy I said read, not watch) indicate that he's going to pull through. Asside from the fact that what was done to him is horrible who can argue that it hasn't helped his candidacy, his cause (go orange!) and the people of Ukrane to blow the doors off of old-school Communist back-room KGB tactics to continue control of former Soviet Union regions.
Or to quote Bush Sr. "Being poisoned by old Soviet asshats, bad. Winning an election to help give hope and progress to an entire nation, good."
Go drink some eggnog everybody, the kind with some Rum in it.
Tonight Show ripped off this post. Jay did the same joke on the Tonight Show on Monday (12/13/2004).
Crap. I guess that means it's not funny after all.
No that means my lawyer better be on the phone to Leno's people. I'll take either a guest spot on the show or a Harley from the private collection.
I can't help but to pick up this:
With apologizes to Bell Biv Devoe,
Can't trust a big bowl and a smile, that soup is poison.
Not funny, but you're free to laugh about everything. A french dead humorist (Pierre Desproges) has said one day :
"You can laugh about everything, but not with everyone". ;)
I'm tolerant, I'm understanding the tone of your post. :D
What would have been your reaction if the candidate for whom you've voted had been poisoned? :D
PS:It doesn't change my point of view of your good blog. ;)
This is disgusting and inhumane. But what else should one expect from a man who had the audacity to describe Ronald Reagan as one of the greatest politicians ever.
Two victors, but still no victor.
Whoa... Greg? Is it true? Do you really think that Ronald Reagan (GRHS) was the "greatest politician ever"? Certainly a topic for a different post but ... wow. I'm blown away. I've never really met a live, sane person who has made such a claim.
Go Yushchenko!
BTW, I LOVED Ben Grimm. Even in little blue speedos, the guy kicked some serious @$$...
Once again I have been misquoted. I think that makes near a 100 times now this month.
Yeah... Kind of thought that was the case. After reading many of your posts it just seemed a little off kilter... if you get my drift.
Dood... you've got some pretty obvious talent. I know you've heard that a "few" times but hey... Merry Christmas!
Jeff, you're probably looking for this, the author's eulogy for #40, complete with comment brawl.
Yup... Missed that one. I see now. Thanks for the insight Tom.
Topics for another time and another place...
BTW, it looks like Viktor the Good has won the election, no doubt helped by his increased visibility via Airbag.un (or whatever the Ukraine domain suffix is).