February 28, 2007: Snow angel record

Undertoad · 02-28-2007, 08:59 AM

It's a new record, in Bismarck, ND. In 2002 IotD covered an early snow angel record, but since then the numbers have snowballed (sorry) to 8,900 participants, and this is what it looks like from above.

Snapple · 02-28-2007, 09:06 AM

look out for dog poo.....

Sundae · 02-28-2007, 09:08 AM

I'm surprised at the predominance of orange clothing - is it a common winter colour in the US - high visibility wear maybe?

Flint · 02-28-2007, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

- high visibility wear maybe?

Yes, great for forming a "cross" when a photo op presents itself.

Shawnee123 · 02-28-2007, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I'm surprised at the predominance of orange clothing - is it a common winter colour in the US - high visibility wear maybe?

Yes, for hunters. Supposedly so they don't shoot each other, but it doesn't always work...ask Cheney. Then, of course the deer got ahold of the idea. They sit around in their orange parkas and laugh and laugh.

Hime · 02-28-2007, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Yes, for hunters. Supposedly so they don't shoot each other, but it doesn't always work...ask Cheney. Then, of course the deer got ahold of the idea. They sit around in their orange parkas and laugh and laugh.

Hee!

glatt · 02-28-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Sundae Girl

I'm surprised at the predominance of orange clothing - is it a common winter colour in the US - high visibility wear maybe?

My wife and I tend to buy bright colored winter coats for our kids. Both because the bright colors counter the dreary gray winter weather and also to make them more visible to drivers and hopefully somewhat less likely to be run over.

LabRat · 02-28-2007, 09:43 AM

Ding ding ding ding.

Tell him what he's won, Bob.

barefoot serpent · 02-28-2007, 09:48 AM

Too bad Spencer Tunick wasn't in town.

wolf · 03-04-2007, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by barefoot serpent

Too bad Spencer Tunick wasn't in town.

I was scrolling my way down to the quick reply to note that this would have been a whole lot more interesting if Spencer Tunick had arranged it ...

Saknussem · 02-28-2007, 09:59 AM

If you look closely, the folks in orange are attempting to make, I believe, a cross. That sign of persecution and hatred for and of millions of people and thousands of years. JUST KIDDING!! haha How many of you are seeing red right now? Hehe

Okay, my REAL COMMENT is based on a quote from the linked article:
"Edna Arvidson, 84, of Bismarck, said she participated in the city's record-setting event in 2002.
'It's fun and puts us on the map," Arvidson said. "People think there's nothing going on up here.'"

You know, I don't think I am going to comment after all. After an eloquent statement like that, I don't believe I need to.

elSicomoro · 02-28-2007, 11:36 AM

Why does this remind me of the South Park episode where the 4 million kids played "My Country Tis Of Thee" on recorders?

Trilby · 02-28-2007, 03:48 PM

Always with the snow angels! Never snow devils!

tulzscha · 02-28-2007, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Always with the snow angels! Never snow devils!

Well... Most of them look like they've fallen, don't they?

xoxoxoBruce · 02-28-2007, 07:48 PM

Wecome to the Cellar, darkwing.

02-28-2007, 08:59 AM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	February 28, 2007: Snow angel record It's a new record, in Bismarck, ND. In 2002 IotD covered an early snow angel record, but since then the numbers have snowballed (sorry) to 8,900 participants, and this is what it looks like from above.

02-28-2007, 09:08 AM	#3
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I'm surprised at the predominance of orange clothing - is it a common winter colour in the US - high visibility wear maybe? __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

02-28-2007, 09:43 AM	#8
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	Ding ding ding ding. Tell him what he's won, Bob. __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

02-28-2007, 09:48 AM	#9
barefoot serpent go ahead, abbrev. it Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 2,623	Too bad Spencer Tunick wasn't in town. __________________ Chooses rowing vs. wading

02-28-2007, 09:59 AM	#11
Saknussem Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 93	If you look closely, the folks in orange are attempting to make, I believe, a cross. That sign of persecution and hatred for and of millions of people and thousands of years. JUST KIDDING!! haha How many of you are seeing red right now? Hehe Okay, my REAL COMMENT is based on a quote from the linked article: "Edna Arvidson, 84, of Bismarck, said she participated in the city's record-setting event in 2002. 'It's fun and puts us on the map," Arvidson said. "People think there's nothing going on up here.'" You know, I don't think I am going to comment after all. After an eloquent statement like that, I don't believe I need to. Last edited by Saknussem; 02-28-2007 at 09:59 AM. Reason: typo

02-28-2007, 09:06 AM	#2
Snapple Sibling of the Commonweal Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: in the t dot oh dot Posts: 16	look out for dog poo.....

02-28-2007, 11:36 AM	#12
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Why does this remind me of the South Park episode where the 4 million kids played "My Country Tis Of Thee" on recorders?

02-28-2007, 03:48 PM	#13
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Always with the snow angels! Never snow devils! __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

02-28-2007, 07:48 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Wecome to the Cellar, darkwing. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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