Apparently, the front fell off...

**Andy R** · 19-07-2008, 07:31

Wotname · 19-07-2008, 07:50

It certainly did see Major Oil Spills - Kirki
One of my mates was involved with the salvage.

For some background of the spoof of the incident see index.asphttp://www.japiblog.com/japiblog/2007/11/the-front-fell.html

David_Old_Jersey · 19-07-2008, 07:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy R

Video clip of an interview.

If only the Politicos were so honest.......

sluissa · 19-07-2008, 09:13

This really sounds more like a comedy sketch than a real interview. Hilarious if it is real. But still work a chuckle if it's just a sketch.

EDIT: I should read better. It is a comedy sketch, still based on a real occurance.

imagine2frolic · 19-07-2008, 10:27

WHO'S ON FIRST?????? Abbot & Costello

Zach · 19-07-2008, 11:07

That is great.

**GordMay** · 25-07-2008, 03:59

The “Kirki” notwithstanding, I can assure you that, with proper inspections and maintenance, the 'front' (or pointy end) never falls off. Nor does the back (or not pointy end).
Proper priming, painting and sealing of any "cardboard, paper, string or celotape” structural members should adequately protect against the occasional (rogue) wave.
The rare occurrence of the front (pointy end) falling off is considered a “design flaw” and is not usually easily remedied by the crew, who learn to sail with it.
Crews don't like it.
Owner companies dislike having large pieces of ship falling off and going their own way. Particularly, the pointy end. This makes for very inefficient fairing below the waterline, resulting in higher operating costs, particularly fuel oil consumption; and we all know what that costs.
Insurance companies don't like it.
Safety underwriters don't like it.
Regulatory agencies don't like it.
National and local governments don't like it.
Barristers and lawyers generally do.
So do Australian comedians!

Just in case anyone actually thinks this is a real interview, it’s a hilarious satire performed by a brilliant Australian comic duo, Johnny Clarke and Bryan Dawe.

See more of them on the ABC website: The 7.30 Report - ABC
Or: MR JOHN CLARKE

See also Major Oil Spills in Australia
"Kirki" - Western Australia (July 21, 1991):
Major Oil Spills - Kirki

**knottybuoyz** · 25-07-2008, 04:05

Appartently the pointy ends actually do fall off occasionally! This report from Grand Rapids MI on a 65' CC that lost her bow (probably popped a plank) and sank.

WOODTV.com & WOOD TV8: Grand Rapids news, weather, sports and video | Boaters' rescue caught on tape

**GordMay** · 25-07-2008, 04:16

Obviously, those owners didn’t properly prime, paint, & seal the various cardboard, paper, string or tape structures.

Clipperbird · 25-07-2008, 04:41

The two gentlemen doing the interview are a pair of clowns known as Clarke and Dawe. They have a spot on the ABC (The Australian Broadcasting Corporation) every Thursday night, where they usually take the mickey out of politicians, rogue entrepreneurs and anyone who takes their fancy...... If you check this site out The 7.30 Report - ABC there's a special there just for our US friends...apparently they're headed for the White House!!!

Clipperbird

**Pblais** · 25-07-2008, 04:55

I always keep two lines on ours. If the pointy end falls off I sure don't want to lose it. Very expensive for the shipping alone.

If we were sleeping forward we could lose the fat end. Far worse of course. They don't like to talk about that even in this interview. I never store beer in the pointy end but come to think about I probably should throw a few in there just in case. Those float properly so you don't usually lose them. My wife does not drink beer. Just one of the many things I love about her.

bfharris · 25-07-2008, 05:52

was hilarious!

Clipperbird · 25-07-2008, 05:57

There's a new episode every thursday nite in Oz, so if you're in the US, it'll be late on Wednesday night. Nothing is sacred to those two clowns....

Clipperbird

onremlop · 28-07-2008, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy R

Video clip of an interview.

After today, I needed that. Thanks,

19-07-2008, 07:31	#1
Andy R Captain Site Administrator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Forianopolis, Brazil Posts: 647 Images: 1	Apparently, the front fell off... Video clip of an interview.

19-07-2008, 07:50	#2
Wotname Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Boat: Van DeStat Super Dogger 31' Posts: 792	It certainly did see Major Oil Spills - Kirki One of my mates was involved with the salvage. For some background of the spoof of the incident see index.asphttp://www.japiblog.com/japiblog/2007/11/the-front-fell.html __________________ All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangereous men, for they may act their dreams with open eyes, to make it possible. T.E. Lawrence

19-07-2008, 11:07	#6
Zach Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Carolina Boat: 1961 Pearson Triton - Pylasteki Posts: 509	That is great. __________________ --- 1961 Pearson Triton "Pylasteki" http://pylasteki.blogspot.com/

25-07-2008, 03:59	#7
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,736 Images: 232	The “Kirki” notwithstanding, I can assure you that, with proper inspections and maintenance, the 'front' (or pointy end) never falls off. Nor does the back (or not pointy end). Proper priming, painting and sealing of any "cardboard, paper, string or celotape” structural members should adequately protect against the occasional (rogue) wave. The rare occurrence of the front (pointy end) falling off is considered a “design flaw” and is not usually easily remedied by the crew, who learn to sail with it. Crews don't like it. Owner companies dislike having large pieces of ship falling off and going their own way. Particularly, the pointy end. This makes for very inefficient fairing below the waterline, resulting in higher operating costs, particularly fuel oil consumption; and we all know what that costs. Insurance companies don't like it. Safety underwriters don't like it. Regulatory agencies don't like it. National and local governments don't like it. Barristers and lawyers generally do. So do Australian comedians! Just in case anyone actually thinks this is a real interview, it’s a hilarious satire performed by a brilliant Australian comic duo, Johnny Clarke and Bryan Dawe. See more of them on the ABC website: The 7.30 Report - ABC *Or:* MR JOHN CLARKE See also Major Oil Spills in Australia "Kirki" - Western Australia (July 21, 1991): Major Oil Spills - Kirki __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

25-07-2008, 04:05	#8
knottybuoyz Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Canada Boat: Sunray Mirage 25' Posts: 1,853 Images: 85	Appartently the pointy ends actually do fall off occasionally! This report from Grand Rapids MI on a 65' CC that lost her bow (probably popped a plank) and sank. WOODTV.com & WOOD TV8: Grand Rapids news, weather, sports and video \| Boaters' rescue caught on tape __________________ Yours Aye! Rick ~^~^~^^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~~^~^~~^~^~^^~~^~^ "Under certain circumstances, profanity provides a relief even denied to prayer." Mark Twain

19-07-2008, 09:13	#4
sluissa Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL, US Boat: Westfield UK Kingfisher 20+ - Rabbit Posts: 402 Images: 4	This really sounds more like a comedy sketch than a real interview. Hilarious if it is real. But still work a chuckle if it's just a sketch. EDIT: I should read better. It is a comedy sketch, still based on a real occurance.

19-07-2008, 10:27	#5
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 2,119 Images: 112	WHO'S ON FIRST?????? Abbot & Costello

25-07-2008, 04:16	#9
GordMay Administrator Site Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 9,736 Images: 232	Obviously, those owners didn’t properly prime, paint, & seal the various cardboard, paper, string or tape structures. __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - "Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?"

25-07-2008, 04:41	#10
Clipperbird Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7	The two gentlemen doing the interview are a pair of clowns known as Clarke and Dawe. They have a spot on the ABC (The Australian Broadcasting Corporation) every Thursday night, where they usually take the mickey out of politicians, rogue entrepreneurs and anyone who takes their fancy...... If you check this site out The 7.30 Report - ABC there's a special there just for our US friends...apparently they're headed for the White House!!! Clipperbird

25-07-2008, 04:55	#11
Pblais Moderator Site Helper Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hayes, VA Boat: Gozzard 36 - Bright Eyes Posts: 4,765 Images: 7	I always keep two lines on ours. If the pointy end falls off I sure don't want to lose it. Very expensive for the shipping alone. If we were sleeping forward we could lose the fat end. Far worse of course. They don't like to talk about that even in this interview. I never store beer in the pointy end but come to think about I probably should throw a few in there just in case. Those float properly so you don't usually lose them. My wife does not drink beer. Just one of the many things I love about her. __________________ Paul Blais s/v Bright Eyes Gozzard 36 37 15.7 N 76 28.9 W

25-07-2008, 05:52	#12
bfharris Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 15	That video... was hilarious!

25-07-2008, 05:57	#13
Clipperbird Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7	There's a new episode every thursday nite in Oz, so if you're in the US, it'll be late on Wednesday night. Nothing is sacred to those two clowns.... Clipperbird

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