I can't make this stuff up

[rinalia]

According to Anne Manetas of NumbersUSA, a group of female mimes threatened Beck and his bodyguards with “constant efforts at crushing physical intimidation” instigated by “blowing hateful whistles” and waving balloons.

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[rozae]

HAHAHAHAHA.

Damn. That sounds just like living with a Siamese. From now on, her 2am yowl fests are to be called "constant efforts at crushing physical intimidation." I'm so glad you gave me something new to call her screams.

[smeddley]

And who knew popping someone's balloon would be considered assault?

(I just had to say that because it sounds so... double-entendre, I know there's more to the story)

[smeddley]

I do think the mimes were completely out of line, though, too. Like one of the commenters stated, wagging your finger (or a balloon) in someone's face while 'not touching yoooouuuuu!' is stupid, antagonistic behavior. Nothing that gives anyone the right to hit you, but it's harassment in and of itself.

...I give up. I can't take sides on this story. It's too ludicrous.