6 year old floats away in a Balloon

[worth]

Crucify him! Crucify him!

[Regulator75]

Angry Balloon Boy Neighbour.

[troutman]

Like moths to a flame.

[corporatejay]

Am I the only one who thinks the neighbour has every right to be pissed off and he was assaulted (from behind) by the yellow shirt guy.

[troutman]

Originally Posted by corporatejay

Am I the only one who thinks the neighbour has every right to be pissed off and he was assaulted (from behind) by the yellow shirt guy.

I love how the paparazzi had no problem when the dude was grabbed from behind, but suddenly get excited when he started throwing punches back.

[4X4]

Balloon hoaxers pleading guilty:

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/1...y-parents.html

[troutman]

Originally Posted by 4X4

Balloon hoaxers pleading guilty:

http://www.cbc.ca/world/story/2009/1...y-parents.html

Sadly, they will still cash-in when they sell the movie rights, and do a book tour.

[burn_this_city]

They're getting off light so the authorities don't have to deport the mom back to Japan..

[FlamesAddiction]

Originally Posted by burn_this_city

They're getting off light so the authorities don't have to deport the mom back to Japan..

Yeah... they're pleading guilty to the court while still claiming to be innocent to the public.

[Byrns]

Originally Posted by troutman

Sadly, they will still cash-in when they sell the movie rights, and do a book tour.

I hope the proceeds pay off the "rescue" expenses.

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by troutman

Sadly, they will still cash-in when they sell the movie rights, and do a book tour.

Looks like they're starting with a 42k deficit.

US parents who triggered a major alert by claiming their son was adrift in a helium balloon have been ordered to pay the $42,000 (£26,000) rescue bill.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8427548.stm

[troutman]

Dad is going to jail for 90 days, and can't profit from story for 4 years:

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/20...248141-ap.html


A judge sentenced Richard Heene to 90 days in jail, including 60 days of work release that will let him pursue work as a construction contractor while doing his time.

The judge also imposed conditions on Heene's probation that forbid him from profiting from the balloon spectacle in any way for four years.

Heene choked back tears as he said he was sorry

[burn_this_city]

4 years!?!?! The world will have ended by then. How can he build his bunker now to shield his family when the sun explodes?

[Hevishot]

That guy needs to put down his rock pipe and sober up.