Life and death choice

Posted by: JoeH on 29 June 2006

Scenario:

You are driving in a car at a constant speed. On your left side is a valley and on your right side is a fire engine traveling at the same speed as you.

In front of you is a galloping pig which is the same size as your car and you cannot overtake it. Behind you is a helicopter flying at ground level. Both the giant pig and the helicopter are also traveling at the same speed as you.

What must you do to safely get out of this highly dangerous situation?

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Answer:

Get off the children's Merry Go Round, you're pissed!

Posted on: 29 June 2006 by Nigel Cavendish

Can't see what the danger is.

Posted on: 29 June 2006 by JoeH

Add: you've just remembered that you've left your hifi plugged in and there's a thunderstorm on the way.

Posted on: 29 June 2006 by erik scothron

quote:
Originally posted by JoeH:
Scenario:

[QUOTE] You are driving in a car at a constant speed. On your left side is a valley and on your right side is a fire engine traveling at the same speed as you.

On a point of pedentry I would point out that the fire engine on the right would not be travelling at the same speed as you.

Posted on: 29 June 2006 by Alexander

Reminds me of the runaway merry go round in 'Strangers on a Train' (Hitchcock).

meanwhile, Fritz von ein berliner ist kein donut came up with a more catchy title for the topic. Though it would have spoilt the plot.

Posted on: 02 July 2006 by Adam Meredith

quote:
Scenario:
You are driving in a car at a constant speed. On your left side is a valley and on your right side is a fire engine traveling at the same speed as you.

In front of you is a galloping pig which is the same size as your car and you cannot overtake it. Behind you is a helicopter flying at ground level. Both the giant pig and the helicopter are also traveling at the same speed as you.

What must you do to safely get out of this highly dangerous situation?

I normally just say "Flashback" and relax.