UN Proposes Abnormal Behavior "Safe Zones" in Deserts

[Oneironaut Zero]

UN Proposes Abnormal Behavior "Safe Zone" in Desert UN Declares 'Burning Man' an Abnormal Behavior Containment Safe Zone (Scroll up from comment sections) What do you all think of this? Initially, I don't like the assignment of labels like "weird" and "abnormal" to the likes of those who like to attend functions like raves and Burning Man -like events. The thought of a forced "separation" from such functions and the rest of society leaves a bad taste in my mouth, as if they are trying to create (or exacerbate) the paradigm that people who like to 'let it all hang out' are freaks or abnormal, and should be kept away from society. On the other hand, I do see it as a governmental desensitization of said functions. It at least shows that they assess the possible socio-psychological benefits of such 'wild parties', and don't completely demonize them, as has seemed to be the trend of the past. I dunno. Right now, I haven't formed much of an opinion, but it's definitely one of the most WTF-worthy proposals I've heard in a while.

[Black_Eagle]

I didn't read that much, but I think Oneironaut just got punk'd. Edit: UNUCC? Not sounding legit.

[DrunkenArse]

yup

[Hercuflea]

^Haha i'd say so too. Look at the logo at the top. Definitely not UN.

[Oneironaut Zero]

I didn't read that much, but I think Oneironaut just got punk'd. Edit: UNUCC? Not sounding legit. Ha! Good call. Alcohol and StumbleUpon can make for some pretty compelling mis-information. Lol. I saw all of the UN-speak, and didn't even give the 'organization's' name (or logo) much attention. I'll leave the thread up, because - in retrospect - it actually is pretty hilarious (and I'm not above a little humility. Heh), but I'm going to move it from ED to the Lounge.

[CanceledCzech]

Sounds like a joke. Literally, a joke. Like The Onion. Edit: Damn, late...

[Siиdяed]

Seems legit.

[Black_Eagle]

Lul. Happened to me once too.

[Hercuflea]

I wouldnt put it past the UN to do something like that though

[Techno]

I love these guys. The United Nations Unconventional Culture Commission (UNUCC) is the international body empowered to vigorously observe Abnormal Public Events (APEs) throughout the world but especially in San Francisco. It is the primary monitoring and enforcement organ of the United Nations Normalcy Council. Member state Liechtenstein currently leads the Commission and has delegated Sir EDW Lynch to command observer missions on behalf of UNUCC. UNUCC was formerly known as the United Nations Commission on Costumes & Holidays (UNCCH).

[Jeff777]

This thread made Jeff laugh too!

[Catbus]

I wouldnt put it past the UN to do something like that though For real, it wasn't until "Left unchecked, these abnormal behaviors flare up in the form of spontaneous pillow violence, illicit cardboard tube fighting, and other affronts to worldwide normalcy" that I started to realize it was a joke.

[Specialis Sapientia]

Haha