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Monday, November 30, 2009

Video of the Day Lunchtime Quickie: MiniVan vs Wrecking Ball

Posted by Kelly O on Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:10 PM

Whether or not this video is real or fake, the way Mom's Mini takes the blow, well, I kinda want one. A MiniVan, not a wrecking ball.

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Clearly a stunt for an upcoming movie. Check out the lever arm under the van that helps it flip over.

Posted by misterlevitan

on November 30, 2009 at 12:35 PM

The fact that this is a film scene is reported by the top hit when I search for "minivan wrecking ball". Do they not teach search engines in journalism school?

Posted by David Wright on November 30, 2009 at 12:40 PM

I think the crowd at the end would be running (rather than walking) towards the wreck if it was real...

Posted by UNPAID COMMENTER on November 30, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Go see Astroboy in theatres soon!

Posted by edie murphy beverly hills have eyes cleary on November 30, 2009 at 1:35 PM

#2, when you google "Whether or not this video is real or fake", does this post come up?

Posted by w7ngman

on November 30, 2009 at 1:41 PM

I'd rather have the wrecking ball. Handy, those.

Posted by TVDinner

on November 30, 2009 at 1:49 PM

I've never seen an actual wrecking ball in use in NYC. I doubt they'd be allowed -- too much chance for accident in the tight conditions of the city.

Posted by Cracker Jack on November 30, 2009 at 1:49 PM

wrecking balls have all but been eliminated from use in demolition. They suck because they have a small range and scope of impact. That said, their use in comics and movies endures.

if you watch the clip 2-3 times you can hear "CUT!"

Posted by razorclammer on November 30, 2009 at 7:52 PM