Tuesday, October 19, 2004

Gunplay vs. Play

You don't have to be aware of this incident at my old haunt to know that confusion often follows gunshots. "What was that? Is someone shooting off some Black Cats?"

So what's stopping the gun industry from clearing up the confusion? I say, let's make guns sound like something besides firecrackers. I suggest a piercing, high-pitched noise -- a sound that would force you into a reflexive fetal position.

And while we're at it, can we make switchblades louder? Like, if some hood pulls a knife on me, can we make it sound like he's brandishing a 3 foot saber? Like the sound effect in the movies? Shhhhhing!

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