Electronic key blows up car [French guy not amused]

news.com.au ^ | 12/13/2004 | unknown

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

A FRENCHMAN heading back to his car parked in the street had the vehicle blow up in his face when he used his electronic key to unlock the doors at a distance, paramedics said.

The explosion was apparently caused by a spark from the security system igniting gas cylinders the man had in his boot, one of which apparently had a leak, they said.

The middle-aged man was taken to hospital with face injuries. His car was destroyed by the blast.

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Hmm, there's something you don't see everyday.

[Tijeras_Slim]

Everyone within a 6 block radius surrendered immediately.

[Jemian]

gas cylinders the man had in his boot,

For thosee unfamiliar with Aussie/Brit english, this means car trunk.

[JoeSixPack1]

Bond, Fransoir Bond

[Conspiracy Guy]

I never put gas cylinders in my boot. I carry a 38 snubby in my left boot.

[Conspiracy Guy]

You messed up my quip.

[sam_paine]

Gas cylinder...boot...Aha! They mean "trunk." That makes the story less....no....it's still goofy.

[Jemian]

Sorry about that.

[G.Mason]

"Everyone within a 6 block radius surrendered immediately."

Priceless!! ;)

[Tijeras_Slim]

I always pictured you as a Colt Mustang .380 type, just goes to show most internet assumptions are wrong.

[Publius6961]

Gas cylinder...boot...Aha! They mean "trunk." That makes the story less....no....it's still goofy.

Not at all. Anybody who stores gas cylinders in a confined space is an idiot. A car trunk? Even in a mild climate, do you how hot that gets?

[Conspiracy Guy]

You posted while I was typing. I posted, hit refresh, and there you were.

War Eagle. I have two children who are Auburn grads and even though I am a life long Tide fan I had to pull for Auburn this year.

BCS = Broken Championship System.

[Conspiracy Guy]

I don't like 380 round. I have many autoloaders in 9mm and larger. But the 38 snubby was a gift many years ago. It is the only wheel gun I still own. I usually carry my Ruger P97DC in .45 ACP in a shoulder holster or small of the back clip holster, it's too big for my boot.

[theDentist]

Looks like he's late on a few protection payments.

[Jemian]

BCS = Broken Championship System. Boy, you got that right. It would really kill the fraudcasters to honestly admit that we have a fantastic team this year.

That said, I always am in fear and trembling whenever we face the Tide. There is never a "sure thing" in the Iron Bowl or any SEC matchup (unless you're playing Vandy).

FWIW, I grew up in Auburn.

[Conspiracy Guy]

Uncertainty is why they play the game. Auburn was destined this year and was totally screwed by BCS.

[elli1]

Yikes--Safety caution here when you exchange propane tanks for that gas grill. I'm always a little nervous when I haul a full one home. Usually make it a dedicated mission to take the empty one in & haul the full one home w/ no other stops along the way & immediately remove it from the car.

[punster]

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gas cylinders the man had in his boot,
For thosee unfamiliar with Aussie/Brit english, this means car trunk.

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If it wasn't the car trunk, I imagine the guy would have been the victim of a momumental case of "hot foot".

[Redbob]

Looks like one of those years when we Auburn grads can come out of the closet.

Imagine having gone to school in Auburn, as I did, when "Shug" Jordan was the coach and his secret weapon was punting on third down!

[Conspiracy Guy]

Shug was like Majors at Tennessee. Alabama fans loved Shug and Majors.