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There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who think the Blue Angels are cool (because they're fast, noisy, exciting)...and those who don't (because they're fast, noisy and fucking boooring).

Posted by Dood | August 2, 2007 2:44 PM
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Inseparable.

Posted by Fnarf | August 2, 2007 2:46 PM
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Thanks, Fnarf. Fixed it.

Posted by Dominic Holden | August 2, 2007 2:47 PM
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Please God, let it happen here. I can think of nothing more entertaining than an "earth-shattering rumble," sparking a "huge fireball" and hurtling pieces of debris into homes.

Posted by Gurldoggie | August 2, 2007 2:48 PM
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Posted by dom fan | August 2, 2007 2:48 PM
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meow yourself.

Posted by Will in Seattle | August 2, 2007 3:08 PM
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Alright, settle down meow.

I can completely understand why the people who hate the Blue Angels feel the way they do. They have (for the most part) valid points. They freak out the pets, they waste fuel, they pollute, and they are military recruiting tools. And while there is a certain amount of danger involved with them I don’t think that’s a fair argument given the odds of them crashing verses getting hit by a drunk driver or the viaduct crashing down on you (I love fnarf).

I still think they are cool. I'm a child of a pilot. I grew up going to air shows. I grew up flying. I know I should hate them if I'm to be a good liberal/environmentalist but I can't help it, I think they are cool. They excite the kid in me. The machines are modern marvels of engineering and the pilots who fly them are masters of their profession so from that perspective they have my respect.

I have the same problem with cars. I should hate them but I don't, I love them. I love to drive. I think cars are rolling art (some are bad rolling art but art none the less).

So, like all things that I love that are either bad for me, bad for everyone else, or both, I enjoy them in moderation.

I ride my bike to and from work and only use my car for fun. I eat healthy food but once a month I have a Dick's Deluxe, fries, and chocolate shake. I don’t drink often but maybe twice a year I drink till I puke. And once a year, I let myself enjoy the big blue aluminum birds flying in our skies.

Go ahead; unleash your hatred upon me. I can take it. I was fed fnarf fuck earlier, I think I can take it.

Posted by monkey | August 2, 2007 3:21 PM
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well said, monk monk, well said.

Posted by NaFun | August 2, 2007 3:37 PM
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Those goddamned Blue Angels. THEY pollute. I don't.

Posted by Lloyd Clydesdale | August 2, 2007 4:04 PM
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I hate the heavenly-type angels almost as much (but not quite since they're quieter and don't exist).

Posted by Amy Kate Horn | August 2, 2007 4:18 PM
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and theaters burn down sometimes. entertainment is at it's best when it's just a little dangerous, no?

Posted by dbell | August 2, 2007 7:31 PM
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Why the fuck would the Blue Angels be an inseparable part of Seattle's identity? They perform all over the fucking country.

Posted by Gitai | August 2, 2007 8:06 PM
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Can't we just have the Black Angels make noise in Seattle for three days instead? They're a lot more fun.

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