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Title: Dispute Goes Medieval at Sikh Temple
Post by: Sir William on 2014-06-09, 12:28:02

And cue the music: Everybody was tulwar fighting!

https://news.vice.com/article/sword-fight-erupts-at-sikh-temple-in-india

Title: Re: Dispute Goes Medieval at Sikh Temple
Post by: Sir Edward on 2014-06-09, 13:15:00

I love it when that one guy is striking over the stairway railing, and after the second swing, loses his grip and the sword tumbles away. Most of what they're doing isn't lethal. I'm not sure how much of it is intentionally just intimidation without trying to actually kill each other, versus complete incompetence with a sword. ;)

Title: Re: Dispute Goes Medieval at Sikh Temple
Post by: Sir James A on 2014-06-09, 14:21:52

Quote from: Sir William on 2014-06-09, 12:28:02

And cue the music: Everybody was tulwar fighting!

https://news.vice.com/article/sword-fight-erupts-at-sikh-temple-in-india

Indian sword fight, set to Asian music, with medieval weapons.... I can dig it

Title: Re: Dispute Goes Medieval at Sikh Temple
Post by: Sir William on 2014-06-10, 15:40:34

Quote from: Sir Edward on 2014-06-09, 13:15:00

I love it when that one guy is striking over the stairway railing, and after the second swing, loses his grip and the sword tumbles away. Most of what they're doing isn't lethal. I'm not sure how much of it is intentionally just intimidation without trying to actually kill each other, versus complete incompetence with a sword. ;)

Agreed; they looked as if they were venting, not actively trying to kill one another.  I was cracking up out loud every time they showed that bit- as soon as he lost the sword, it was back up stairs to observe (or just hide).

Title: Re: Dispute Goes Medieval at Sikh Temple
Post by: Sir Douglas on 2014-06-10, 16:06:06

So the whole fight was over who would speak at a ceremony? Man, being a Sikh is serious business. ;)

Title: Re: Dispute Goes Medieval at Sikh Temple
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2014-06-10, 18:12:51

If we got that kind of action in Congress I think more folk would watch CSPAN. ;)

Title: Re: Dispute Goes Medieval at Sikh Temple
Post by: Sir Douglas on 2014-06-10, 19:35:52

Quote from: Thorsteinn on 2014-06-10, 18:12:51

If we got that kind of action in Congress I think more folk would watch CSPAN. ;)

Sounds like an idea to me!

Title: Re: Dispute Goes Medieval at Sikh Temple
Post by: Sir William on 2014-06-10, 20:30:11

Quote from: Thorsteinn on 2014-06-10, 18:12:51

If we got that kind of action in Congress I think more folk would watch CSPAN. ;)

Heh, just watch the democratic processes of other countries - I've seen it go to fisticuffs in China and one other parliamentary gathering; chairs were flying, it was great.  lol

Title: Re: Dispute Goes Medieval at Sikh Temple
Post by: Sir Nate on 2014-06-11, 11:24:22

This video is refreshing

Title: Re: Dispute Goes Medieval at Sikh Temple
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2014-06-11, 17:42:34

I wonder if the Courts will issue a Sikh and Desist order after this.

Title: Re: Dispute Goes Medieval at Sikh Temple
Post by: Sir William on 2014-06-11, 17:57:56

Good one, Thorsteinn!  You better use that on AA before I do!  lol