What the hell is that? A kind of hybrid crane stroke floating platform stroke boat, which this guy was using (quite unsuccessfully) to scoop large water lettuces from this river...
Seems like a totally pointless job, reminds me a bit of the peasants in the Holy Grail, piling up dirt and filth.
Genius.
note: the views expressed by the peasants in the clip are in no way a reflection of the Thai Pirate's personal views on either the UK or Thai monarchy..... (Although he wholeheartedly agrees that having a sword thrown at you by a watery tart is not a basis for serious government).... Er.... Long Live the King... (and the Queen)
Very good! Can't beat a bit of Monty Python.
Posted by: Wotchit321 | October 07, 2009 at 06:29 PM
I would love to play with that crane for a while. Unfortunately I would probably flip it over and drown but I would have a blast up to that point.
Posted by: Talen | October 08, 2009 at 07:08 AM
What I don't understand is why I just spent over 3 minutes, watching a film in English - with English subtitles! And even worse, despite the fact I've seen it at least a dozen times and am almost word perfect, I read every one of them. Wot's that about?
Posted by: Captain P | October 08, 2009 at 07:16 PM
Talen - Excellent idea, the guy looked like he was having fun, bobbing up and down playing with his big crane brane. I reckon brane racing / jousting would be a real crowd pleaser..
Captain P - I'm same. I think it's easier reading it..
Posted by: The Thai Pirate | October 09, 2009 at 06:28 AM
oohhhh crane jousting...I'm definitely in!
Posted by: Talen | October 10, 2009 at 08:19 AM
LoL @ the "brane"
.. and just rewatched Monty Pytons's Holy Grail just the other day: I've only seen it like 4 times, so I can't quote much, but yeah, that scene and its implications I certainly did enjoy :)
dropping by via Malcom's mention of ya, btw :)
Posted by: *lynne* | October 11, 2009 at 05:03 PM
:) thanks Lynne, I love the scene, the implications crack me up!
I owe Malcolm a big thanks cos I'm getting a fair stream of traffic thru from his site these days... Cheers Malcolm!
Posted by: Ben Shingleton | October 12, 2009 at 02:45 AM