round the back of my work near orpington london, two teens were riding were riding around on their bikes when they decided that they could make this more fun with some broom handles that they found.

so like the dimwitted nights of yore they gathered up their impromtu lances turned and rode apart.

the first few passes were great fun and as they hadn't got their eye in had forgoten one thing their horse riding counterparts usually brought to these entertainments. yes you've guessed it eventually one young hero got his eye in and struck a clean blow. although a broomhandle isnt sharp the speed of two bicycles more than made up for this and promptly improved the genepool by one.

Submitted on 08/10/2011

Submitted by: matt
Reference: the news shopper 10th aug 2011

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Bruce said:
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I'd say that this qualifies as self-selection as both of these dolts had to partake in the undertaking. Unfortunately without a reference it doesn't qualify for much more than a PA at this point. But if you do see an article about it please let us know and we'll be glad to vote for a full DA if appropriate. Thanks, Matt!

Candi said:
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Oh. Dear. And it's been *ages* since we've had anything similar! Thanks, Matt! (Article, police report, anything that backs up the story as factual.)

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