Hostages at Discovery HQ

[Grant Lamontagne]

Anyone else glued to their TV earlier watching the mess at Discovery HQ earlier?

For those who missed it, a guy walked into Discovery HQ in Maryland today with a gun and several metal canisters and took three people hostage.

The police took a shot at him, there was a small pop and some smoke, and they say they now have him in custody, although they won't confirm whether or not he's still kicking.  They are now searching the building to make sure he didn't leave any "surprises" for anyone.

Apparently this guy has some history with Discovery, repeatedly threatening them and complaining about them online, and was arrested while protesting outside the building a few years ago.  Of course I've only got pieces of the story so far, so I may have some facts messed up, but I'm thinking if this guy is still exchanging oxygen for CO2, then he should be given a job with Adam and Jamie as the new Buster...

Def

[Andreas]

Knowing Discovery, they will release the surveillance footage as a 12 part TV season. At the end of every episode, they will show a small hint or teaser for when the guy gets shot, even if that's not until episode 12. They will also use poorly animated 3D graphics to illustrate what MIGHT happen every time there's a situation that can be seen as dangerous if you're a paranoid crazy person; "The hostage taker is now standing in a room all by himself with no hostages around anywhere. if this continues, a flock of pidgeons might land on the roof and cause enough noise for him to get scared and jump, in which case the floor might give out, and he will fall into a crowd of people where the shock from the fall has the possibility of setting off the bomb. This is a very dangerous situation.

[cliosguy]

Knowing Discovery, they will release the surveillance footage as a 12 part TV season. At the end of every episode, they will show a small hint or teaser for when the guy gets shot, even if that's not until episode 12. They will also use poorly animated 3D graphics to illustrate what MIGHT happen every time there's a situation that can be seen as dangerous if you're a paranoid crazy person; "The hostage taker is now standing in a room all by himself with no hostages around anywhere. if this continues, a flock of pidgeons might land on the roof and cause enough noise for him to get scared and jump, in which case the floor might give out, and he will fall into a crowd of people where the shock from the fall has the possibility of setting off the bomb. This is a very dangerous situation.

LOL

[Andreas]

If you've ever seen shows like Deadliest Catch or Man vs Wild, you know what I mean  
History and Animal Planet etc does it too though

[cliosguy]

i know thats why i found it funny

[Medic82]

I just want to see Adam & Jamie blow stuff up, Ray Mears go camping and Less Stroud teaching us to survive. Not Bear “look at me” Gryls, overhauling or 5’th gear.

[BIG-TARGET]

Anyone else glued to their TV earlier watching the mess at Discovery HQ earlier?

For those who missed it, a guy walked into Discovery HQ in Maryland today with a gun and several metal canisters and took three people hostage.

The police took a shot at him, there was a small pop and some smoke, and they say they now have him in custody, although they won't confirm whether or not he's still kicking.  They are now searching the building to make sure he didn't leave any "surprises" for anyone.

Apparently this guy has some history with Discovery, repeatedly threatening them and complaining about them online, and was arrested while protesting outside the building a few years ago.  Of course I've only got pieces of the story so far, so I may have some facts messed up, but I'm thinking if this guy is still exchanging oxygen for CO2, then he should be given a job with Adam and Jamie as the new Buster...

Def

If he didn't like the Discovery CHannel, why didn't he just turn off the TV and read a book??

[Grant Lamontagne]

Some folks need someone (or something) to blame for their troubles.  Look at the kids who claimed Ozzy Osbourne's music convinced them to kill themselves, Manson's claim that the Beatles' Helter Skelter told him to kill others, John Hinkley Jr's hatred for Reagan or the belief that Yoko Ono was responsible for the breakup of the Beatles.  When people believe their life is sh*t, they want to blame someone else, because it's easier than taking a measure of responsibility for the problem and trying to find a solution.

As I understand it, this particular gentleman felt that there wasn't enough airtime given to the environmental impacts of human civilization, which is odd, because I think Discovery is probably one of the "greenest" channels on TV.



I'm surprised that he didn't take on TSN, CNN, Disney or one of the other channels since I don't think they do any kind of environmental shows- or hell, even go after the Speed Channel for promoting large, superpowered cars and trucks that guzzle fossil fuels at an alarming rate.

Clearly this guy needs the attention of a qualified professional, although I'm unsure of whether I think he should see a therapist or a mortician.

Def

[Zack]

Some folks need someone (or something) to blame for their troubles.  Look at the kids who claimed Ozzy Osbourne's music convinced them to kill themselves, Manson's claim that the Beatles' Helter Skelter told him to kill others, John Hinkley Jr's hatred for Reagan or the belief that Yoko Ono was responsible for the breakup of the Beatles.  When people believe their life is sh*t, they want to blame someone else, because it's easier than taking a measure of responsibility for the problem and trying to find a solution.

As I understand it, this particular gentleman felt that there wasn't enough airtime given to the environmental impacts of human civilization, which is odd, because I think Discovery is probably one of the "greenest" channels on TV.



I'm surprised that he didn't take on TSN, CNN, Disney or one of the other channels since I don't think they do any kind of environmental shows- or hell, even go after the Speed Channel for promoting large, superpowered cars and trucks that guzzle fossil fuels at an alarming rate.

Clearly this guy needs the attention of a qualified professional, although I'm unsure of whether I think he should see a therapist or a mortician.

Def

Probably a mortician...ABCnews is saying he died in the altercation.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I hadn't heard the latest- I knew the cops shot him once, heard a pop and saw some smoke, but they hadn't reported on the extent of his injuries resulting from that altercation. 

Of course, if he did survive, I'd hope the para medics made sure to look at his Med Alert bracelet to find out how to save the city the cost of a trial.   

Def

[jzmtl]

Apparently his bomb blew up when he was shot.