Bombings: A Tribute
by botherer on Jul.21, 2005, under Rants
Marking the two week anniversary of the London bombings of the 7th July, a series of small pretend explosions have been detonated on the capital’s tube network in honour of the tragedy’s victims.
Met Police chief Sir Ian Blair said, “It’s a delightful tribute”, adding that the entire transport network of London would be shut down as an act of respect.
“I was on the train to Warren St,” said commuter Tom Brimwell, “but I got off at the previous stop for some reason or other. I find when I get some smoke it my eyes it can sting quite badly – I’m just so glad I didn’t have to see that bag pop open a bit.”
A bus has even had its windows blown out, making sure that the road’s public transport isn’t forgotten in this special event, sponsored by Pack-a-Whack Backpacks. Members of the IRA, Al Quaeda and ETA joined Tony Blair and mayor Ken Livingstone for an informal meal, before going out for a dance.
A fifteen second silence is being organised for Monday lunchtime, 12.00 to 12.00.15.
July 21st, 2005 on 15:26
That was TWO weeks ago?
I’m wasting my life.
July 22nd, 2005 on 07:26
There’s an interesting response here – people are minimising this event, ignoring that the explosive compound was merely belmed here, because they don’t want to draw the horrible conclusion that next time, the mix shall be right.
July 22nd, 2005 on 08:20
Indeed. I wrote this before it was discovered that this was for real. But it still stands as a mockery of the said belming.
July 22nd, 2005 on 11:33
It does still stand. It’s an intelligent piss-take of a terribly-planned terrorist attack. It deserves being laughed at.
Because, if you can’t laugh at stuff… what can you do?
July 22nd, 2005 on 13:35
Cry?
July 22nd, 2005 on 13:40
Wuss. :p
July 22nd, 2005 on 15:21
Gun down terrorists in tube stations. Which was in my opinion a good job by the police.