The Power of a Book

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JPlush76 wrote:a real master uses paperbacks... when you finally develop your skills you will appreciate the lightning speed you can get
Very true but if you lack finesse (like me) you can't go wrong with a hardback War and Peace Saturday night special.
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And don't forget the added reach that large hardbacks, such as RPG manuals or "coffee-table" art-books provide.... They may be slow, but your victim doesn't have to be as close to administer a "clue-slap".
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when you have truley mastered the art of a book.. tv guide will be your most versitle weapon


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Hmm only because it throws well and I seem to get mailed one every week without asking so I have a large stack of disposable weapons....
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ahhh but disposable is the key, you will truly be a book master when you can use such a weapon without repercussion.

The ultimate in skill level is the o'reilly pocket manuals... small and deadly these books when used properly can render you're uneducated opponent helpless.

"DEFINE POLYMORPHISM BITCH!".. then with a quick Chinese star type move you can get yourself out of any sticky situation.
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TV-guides are truly the most versatile weapon. A swift roll-up can transform this handy device from a defensive shield to a dangerous club and thus take the opponent by surprise.
Perfect to administer the "clue-slap".

However, it is certainly hard to beat the extra-large hardbacks, known to insiders as bihanders. Near impossible to pierce these awesome heavyweights - on the offensive these weapons disable the opponent with one stunning blow.

Below the classic bihander, successfully in use for generations. A favourite of teachers, interrogators, big brothers and sisters and many, many more.

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patrikG, you are correct... that weapon would definately be put to good use on a battlefield, like a public library where many weapons could be used.

If you're looking for sheer mass destruction, the atlas would provide such destruction..


p.s. how f'ing bored are we? lol
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JPlush76 wrote:If you're looking for sheer mass destruction, the atlas would provide such destruction..


p.s. how f'ing bored are we? lol
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Very bored :wink:
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lol ok you're more bored than I :)
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McGruff wrote:the Koran (new to me anyway) had some unexpected weight.
I'm pretty impressed that you read it. Not to many people have ventured into the depths of the holy Quran. There is numerous reasons and everyone has their own but once you do you will find out it isn't much different than the Bible or First Testiment.

I've read most all three and even though i'm Muslim, each one is inspiring in it's own way and i enjoyed them all.
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