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The oylmpic flame is currently being put to good philosophical use, as it is paraded through the streets of the United Kingdom spreading love and peace and whatnot.
However, the energy from the flame itself is being completely wasted, which strikes me as being contrary to the ideals of an Olympiad
which has promised much in terms of sustainability and legacy.
No need for Lord Coe to panic though: the Olympic Torch Cooking Attachments are here. It's a wire mesh frame which fits over the top of the torch, attached securely using the pre-drilled holes in the torch itself.
For most normal people a five minute run or jog with the flame could be used toasting marshmallows so that on completion of the run friends and family could join you for an impromptu celebration. The same aparatus could be used for BBQing cocktail sausages.
For the people of Ottery-St-Mary, the element of danger provided by a fondue of burning hot oil might be more appropriate.
For any of our community lucky enough to be chosen to run with the torch, a small tin containing raw dough might be the best attachment. After five minutes of running with the flame, it should just about be halfbaked.
Ottery St Mary
http://www.otterytarbarrels.co.uk/
Burning Barrels of Tar [Fishrat, Jun 09 2012]
Torch relay Live
http://www.bbc.co.uk/2012
Watch the wasted flame [Fishrat, Jun 09 2012]
For [MaxwellBuchanan]
http://www.welaf.co...-so-big-a-mouth.jpg
Succinct explanation of the meaning of the slang phrase //lol// and its relevance to the subject under discussion. [pocmloc, Jun 11 2012]
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Roasted chestnuts for me, please. |
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This is a stuningly good idea. |
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From the first link: "Those who have visited Ottery
St Mary on 5 November, still find it difficult to
understand what motivates the townspeople into
carrying flaming tar barrels through the streets." |
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It's the fact that they're being followed by the traditional soldiery, dressed in their ornate and gaily-coloured traditional uniforms, and brandishing the traditional razor-sharp pikes, halberds, glaives and partisans with traditional determination, skill, and above all ruthless brutality that do the trick. |
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Every 4 years I live in hope of seeing someone stop
and light a few farts with the olympic torch. |
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Or of it being used to burn out hornet and wasp
nests and to ignite pigeons, seagulls and chihuahuas. |
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In terms of quaint English colloquialisms, I think all of [Bub]'s suggestions are covered under 'whatnot'. |
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Brilliant! I give it two buns up! [+] [+] |
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Sorry, [Fishrat], but I must beg to differ. |
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A whatnot is a piece of furniture that was very
popular during the 19th century. It was designed to
hold and display knick-knacks and curios, and
comprised of four or five shelves supported on
slender uprights. |
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I read today that the clapping and cheering of the Olympic
Torch was the locals celebrating the fact that a little bit of
heat was finally being brought into the country - so the
energy of the flame isn't being completely wasted at all. |
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Entropy is like that, [AusCan], but the heat soon
dissipates. |
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Great idea - just needs a clockwork rotisserie
attachment |
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I think the next one should drive itself the last leg
with a sterling engine. |
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lol, you've solved such an important problem here |
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//lol, you've solved such an important problem
here// |
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Doesn't the HB have a spot-fine policy for the use of
lol? |
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I thank [pocmloc] for the moment of inlightenment. |
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Wow, that's a serious vacuum bite she has going on. |
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I'll be honest, if the flame doesn't end up being
carried by the Tenth Doctor I don't even know why
I'm bothering. |
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