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In reply to the discussion: Terrifying 'knockout' game assaults spreading [View all]Packerowner740
(676 posts)83. Is the video taped assaults and posts made online about it urban myth?
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I think it's RIDICULOUS to call this the "Miley Cyrus effect". Miley didn't hurt and kill people.
PeaceNikki
Nov 2013
#1
No, it's a pretty fucking lame potshot at her for something she had nothing to do with.
Warren DeMontague
Nov 2013
#63
Terrifying, really? Who here is terrified of this? If you step out your door you are taking a
Egalitarian Thug
Nov 2013
#3
You're dismissing Lt. Witkowski AND the Police Chief of New Haven? Okey dokey. Whatever.
TeeYiYi
Nov 2013
#46
There's something called a court of law. Cops are basing this on statements from
Cali_Democrat
Nov 2013
#49
I'm not making the claim but if I wanted to know I'd probably google it.
Packerowner740
Nov 2013
#84
No trend, and nothing to see here. Move along please... Know what I find funniest?
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2013
#88
Odd that "isolated random assaults" of THE VERY SAME TYPE are happening all over, including Europe.
WinkyDink
Nov 2013
#107
If the "knockout game" were being done by tea party teens you wouldn't be dismissing it.
forthemiddle
Nov 2013
#65
The right is making it about black on white crime. Don't read comments on any news sites
PeaceNikki
Nov 2013
#14
As with a million other things... it's only blown out of proportion until it happens to you.
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2013
#32
It's not happening, and it's not an "epidemic" Cali. Put your head back in the sand. ALL IS WELL.
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2013
#47
Funny how this game sprang up just as NYC is about to end "stop and frisk," isn't it?
last1standing
Nov 2013
#99
aah thanks. if your post count was way lower, i'd run away from my computer! nt
alp227
Nov 2013
#113
LOL! In 12 years here that's the first time I've instigated that reaction.
last1standing
Nov 2013
#114
Have a link to ONE instance where a claim was made they were supposed to kill "EVERYBODY"?
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2013
#34
LOL I know you're not used to being questioned, but that's one of the best non-answers I've seen
cherokeeprogressive
Nov 2013
#39
Then I suggest you never leave your house. We wouldn't want you to have to meet young black people.
last1standing
Nov 2013
#110
Chances are that if you are sucker punched, a concealed weapon will do you little good. (n/t)
spin
Nov 2013
#102
They need to be charged as adults with assault and battery or attempted murder
Packerowner740
Nov 2013
#78
I'm 64, live about equidistant from NYC/Philly, and NEVER heard of this "game" until recently.
WinkyDink
Nov 2013
#109