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posted 10-13-2011 02:29 PM

‘Drive’ inspired Tiger Woods hot dog thrower

Source: washingtonpost.com

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The Ryan Gosling-led thriller “Drive” is inspiring a variety of emotions from the people who view it. For some critics, it was disgust at the amount of violence. One Michigan woman was moved to file a lawsuit over the film’s lack of driving.

It also inspired courage from Brandon Kelly, the man who threw a hot dog at Tiger Woods during the Frys.com Open earlier this week.

“I threw the hot dog toward Tiger Woods because I was inspired by the movie ‘Drive,’” Kelly told the Santa Rosa Press Democrat. “As soon as the movie ended, I thought to myself, ‘I have to do something courageous and epic. I have to throw a hot dog on the green in front of Tiger.’”

Kelly declined to elaborate further.

As a person who has seen the film, I can report that at no point does Gosling’s character, known only as Driver, throw a hot dog. The ballpark staple does not even appear in the film, to the best of my recollection. But Driver does become a hero. And maybe that’s all that Kelly wanted to do, too. Maybe next time he can find a better outlet for his newfound courage.

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Joe Redifer
You need a beating today

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From: Denver, Colorado
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posted 10-13-2011 03:34 PM

That's it, BAN ALL MOVIES NOW!!

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One Michigan woman was moved to file a lawsuit over the film’s lack of driving.

This is hilarious. I'm suing Star Wars because the stars/suns themselves were not actually warring.

quote: Brandon Kelly
I thought to myself, ‘I have to do something courageous and epic. I have to throw a hot dog on the green in front of Tiger.’

You're a hero to all people! Long shall your name be remembered.

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Jim Bedford
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Telluride, CO, USA (733 mi. WNW of Rockwall, TX but it seems much, much longer)
Registered: Jun 99

posted 10-13-2011 09:57 PM

Screw banning movies; ban all hot dogs now!!

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James Westbrook
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From: Lubbock, Texas, Usa
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posted 10-14-2011 11:06 AM

Cop: HE'S GOT A HOT DOG!
*cops all draw their weapons*

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Aaron Garman
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From: Toledo, OH USA
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posted 10-14-2011 07:25 PM

It's a thread like this that makes me miss Paul G. Thompson.

AJG

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Jim Henk
Master Film Handler

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From: San Diego, CA
Registered: Feb 2006

posted 12-30-2011 02:12 PM

How to defend yourself against a man armed with a banana:

First, you force him to drop the banana.
Then, you eat the banana. Thus, disarming him.

You have now rendered your fruit-laden foe - helpless.

- M. Python (John Cleese)

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Mike Blakesley
Film God

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From: Forsyth, Montana
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posted 12-31-2011 10:41 AM

Reminds me of Steve Martin's old "How to be a millionaire" joke:

You too can be a millionaire! Here's how to do it: First: get a million dollars...

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Melanie Loggins
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From: Wayne, NE, USA
Registered: Aug 2011

posted 12-31-2011 05:27 PM

quote: Joe Redifer, a long time ago
You're a hero to all people! Long shall your name be remembered.

I read that story three minutes ago, and I've already forgotten his name. Still want to see Drive, though...

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