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Morons with Propane

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As a kid I worked at a gas station. In the winter locking gas caps were a problem when they froze up. One customer reached into his trunk and fired up a propane torch to un-thaw the gas cap. I ran for the brick wall on the other side of the gas station. His attempt at a mass fireball was un-successful, but his name remained in my mind. A dozen years later his wife worked for me. Without mentioning how lucky she was to not be a widow, I asked what he did for a living. She said he is a fuel engineer for F16's at the local airbase.

Submitted on 06/01/2005

Submitted by: Anonymous
Reference: none - personal experience

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Daniel said:
Neutral: Personal Account
Short, to the point, amusing.

Kelly said:
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I think you should have warned her.

Jack said:
Neutral: Personal Account
Warned her? The submitter should have warned the Air Base Safety Officer!

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