Man trying to imitate TV show sparks massive N.Y. inferno, mayor says

[Psihala]

An inferno that destroyed or damaged nearly two dozen buildings in a city in upstate New York was sparked by an amateur bladesmith who apparently was trying to imitate something he saw on TV, officials said.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cohoes-...th-mayor-says/

[DawnStorm]

I mentioned this to DH--he's a big fan of Forged in Fire. No, he will not be trying to forge metal! He's always been fascinated with blacksmiths and their work.

[GenYus234]

If he does, he should check out the local community centers. Ours offers a number of fun classes like bladesmithing, casting, glassblowing, pottery, etc.

Also, successfully forging a blade based on what you learned from the show is going to be like performing a criminal investigation based on what you learned from crime dramas.

[DawnStorm]

Originally Posted by GenYus234

Also, successfully forging a blade based on what you learned from the show is going to be like performing a criminal investigation based on what you learned from crime dramas.

What, crime dramas sacrifice accuracy for a storyline?!

Say it ain't so!

[Richard W]

Come on, if people couldn't solve crimes based on watching crime dramas, then the Ping Pong Pizza gang would never have been brought to justice...

[Dr. Dave]

I am in fact a doctor, but I am not a surgeon. I was thinking of expanding my practice and doing surgery based on TV shows. No good?

Dr. "Residency Shmesidency" Dave

[GenYus234]

Make sure you practice your "pound on their chest" technique, it has saved hundreds of fictional lives.

Also, I'd keep a quantity of Bic pens about your person for emergency tracheotomies.

[Dr. Dave]

1. Precordial thump is actually a thing, but it is not recommended now except for very specific circumstances. Also you DON'T SHOCK ASYSTOLE ("flatline").

2. If I get drafted when we go to war with N. Korea, I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.

[DawnStorm]

Originally Posted by Dr. Dave

I am in fact a doctor, but I am not a surgeon.

Dr. "Residency Shmesidency" Dave

No, it's I'M A DOCTOR NOT A SURGEON JIM!