perce Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 This was submitted by a guy who purchased his lovely wife a "Pocket Taser" for their anniversary. Last weekend I saw something at Larry's Pistol & Pawn Shop that sparked my interest. The occasion was our 22nd anniversary and I was looking for a little something extra for my wife Toni. What I came across was a 100,000-volt, pocket/purse-sized taser. The effects of the taser were suppose to be short lived, with no long-term adverse affect on your assailant, allowing her adequate time to retreat to safety.... WAY TOO COOL! Long story short, I bought the device and brought it home. I loaded two AAA batteries in the darn thing and pushed the button. Nothing! I was disappointed. I learned, however, that if I pushed the button AND pressed it against a metal surface at the same time I'd get the blue arc of electricity darting back and forth between the prongs. Awesome!!! Unfortunately, I have yet to explain to Toni what that burn spot is on the face of her microwave. Okay, so I was home alone with this new toy, thinking to myself that it couldn't be all that bad with only two AAA batteries... right? There I sat in my recliner, my cat Gracie looking on intently (trusting little soul) while I was reading the directions and thinking that I really needed to try this thing out on a flesh & blood moving target. I must admit I thought about zapping Gracie (for a fraction of a second) and thought better of it. She is such a sweet cat. But, if I was going to give this thing to my wife to protect herself against a mugger, I did want some assurance that it would work as advertised. Am I wrong? So, there I sat in a pair of shorts and a tank top with my reading glasses perched delicately on the bridge of my nose, directions in one hand, taser in another. The directions said that a one-second burst would shock and disorient your assailant; a two-second burst was supposed to cause muscle spasms and a major loss of bodily control; a three-second burst would purportedly make your assailant flop on the ground like a fish out of water. Any burst longer than three seconds would be wasting the batteries. All the while I'm looking at this little device measuring about 5" long, less than 3/4 inch in circumference; pretty cute really and loaded with two itsy, bitsy AAA batteries thinking to myself, "no possible way!" What happened next is almost beyond description, but I'll do my best.....I'm sitting there alone, Gracie looking on with her head cocked to one side as to say, "don't do it master," reasoning that a one-second burst from such a tiny little ole thing couldn't hurt all that bad.... I decided to give myself a one-second burst just for the heck of it. I touched the prongs to my naked thigh, pushed the button, and HOLY MOTHER, WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION @!@$$!%!@*!!! I'm pretty sure Jessie Ventura ran in through the side door, picked me up in the recliner, and then body slammed us both on the carpet, over and over and over again. I vaguely recall waking up on my side in the fetal position, with tears in my eyes, body soaking wet, both nipples on fire, testicles nowhere to be found, with my left arm tucked under my body in the oddest position, and tingling in my legs. The cat was standing over me making meowing sounds I had never heard before, licking my face, undoubtedly thinking to herself, "do it again, do it again!" Note: If you ever feel compelled to "mug" yourself with a taser, one note of caution: there is no such thing as a one-second burst when you zap yourself. You will not let go of that thing until it is dislodged from your hand by a violent thrashing about on the floor. A three second burst would be considered conservative. SON-OF-A-.... that hurt like hell!!! A minute or so later (I can't be sure, as time was a relative thing at that point), I collected my wits (what little I had left), sat up and surveyed the landscape. My bent reading glasses were on the mantle of the fireplace. How did they get up there??? My triceps, right thigh and both nipples were still twitching. My face felt like it had been shot up with Novocain, and my bottom lip weighed 88 lbs. I'm still looking for my testicles. I'm offering a significant reward for their safe return. Still in shock, Tommy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybaines Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 Sounds such a daft thing too do but i'd probably of done the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulthistle Posted February 18, 2007 Report Share Posted February 18, 2007 (edited) wow I was just sitting here looking at my new taser thingy, thinking I should give it a go. Guess not! And Duh! You get your little brother to pee on the fence. Edited February 18, 2007 by paul_thistle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pa. Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 Sounds such a daft thing too do but i'd probably of done the same How about we start a collection to buy Barry a Taser? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 l cnttype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot 3 Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 after three hours kip in three days that has cheered me up no end. Agree, lets get Barry a shottie of one of them, purely to verify the story. Mind you if any of you watched Shameless the other week........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybaines Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 You buy me one I'll video it or get someone too anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seandellear Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 after three hours kip in three days that has cheered me up no end. Agree, lets get Barry a shottie of one of them, purely to verify the story. Mind you if any of you watched Shameless the other week........... Yes I watched it! The initial pain would have a bit of a downer but the after affects looked great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boofont Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 You buy me one I'll video it or get someone too anyway This is an offer we should act on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seandellear Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 (edited) This must be the tazer they were on about in the story! Clicky Edited February 19, 2007 by seandellear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 This is an offer we should act on! Probably not a good idea... clicky link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coldcake Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 i have just peed myself reading that. if you want a quid for barry's film,it's in the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougie pumpkin Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 I have proper belly laugh ache, that was awsome !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybaines Posted February 19, 2007 Report Share Posted February 19, 2007 This is an offer we should act on! Probably not a good idea... clicky link Whats a five grand fine between people who obviously want too see me in pain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exiled yorkshireman Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 ..priceless!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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