The making of a TWAT (Dec. 1 - NEW VIDEO - p.10)

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Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 7:34 pm

Wow word gets around fast.
I just this in from a lad

"I would have most appreciated if you come over to my country, it would have even given you a good opportunity to see how Africa and Republic Du Benin look with our good torrism attraction."

Confused

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 8:29 pm

Very good work here men. Very Happy

Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:20 pm

I think that is an inspiration to us all Laughing

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:16 pm

Well our lad finally pulled through for us...WHAT A TWAT! Laughing

Here is the base...

Here a level is being added...notice the Portland Cement bags?

And here is the final masterpiece. Anyone want to take a guess how much this thing weighs??

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:21 pm

THis is excellent and made even better by the looks on their faces Very Happy

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:22 pm

So that's how the Egyptians did it! Easy when you know how. Laughing

Top stuff BW. Very Happy

Just an afterthought... You could try and get the 'Seven Lad Wonders of the World'
That would be awesome!

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:28 pm

Now, we need a cerimony to welcome our newest minister into the TWAT. Since neither Big Worm nor I have really thought out all of the details, now would be a great time for you guys to speak up.

We already plan on a "brown eye" burning at dusk or dawn and goofy outfits. But that is about it. We even concidered a "leap of faith" from the top of the thing.

Any ideas? We're all ears.

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:31 pm

Top pyramid! But does it meet TWAT specifications? when will we see the burning brown eye?

As it is made of cement, it would be very funny if it rained. Now tell another lad about the trunkbox buried underneath it...

Edit: just seen YW's post. How about a ceremony that involves getting the pyramid wet?, they may have only borrowed the cement and won't want to spoil it. Light the eye, then set up a hose to run water down the steps of the pyramid, that would be pretty, and signify something or other.

There seems to be a suspicious change of slope halfway up, like they realised they would run out of bags.

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:32 pm

I vote for the running accross hot coals to prove their faith. Twisted Evil

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:32 pm

Maybe they could put on a performance of this? :

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:34 pm

BWAHAHAHAHA! I love it guys. Congrats on a wonderful bait. You two really pulled this thing off perfectly! I like the leap of faith, but it should be through the ring of fire. Maybe they should set fire to the bags; that should cause some trouble.

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:36 pm

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:37 pm

Do you suppose he appreciates the irony?

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:45 pm

My vote was to have the lads light the brown eye on fire. Then each member of his congregation must climb the pyramid and light a torch from the burning Brown Eye. After they do this, they must leap off of the pyramid (with burning torch in hand) and the others must catch him. hehehehe. I do like Roys idea...at the end, they should cleanse the whole pyramid with a few thousand gallons of water. Then it would be a permanent fixture!

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:50 pm

I sort of doubt that it is cement in those bags. I am guessing that they went through the trash near a construction site and grabbed the bags, then filled them with dirt. Otherwise, can you imagine how much that thing would cost? Look at how many bags there are. There have got be thousands of them. Even at $1 each, you are talking about some serious money.

Let's consider the weight for just a moment too. I'll bet that each one of those weights at least 50 pounds. And there has got to be at least 2000 bags there. That's 100,000 pounds folks. Ouch. My back hurts just thinking about it.

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:54 pm

yes...if you look closer at pic two, it appears they are filled with dirt. I would guess around a thousand bags...maybe a bit less. But I am sure someone with more experience could give us a good estimate Very Happy

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 5:59 pm

Those bags are designed to carry about one cwt. 112Lbs so if you count them up you'll get a rough guide. If they are filled with dirt or sand you won't be far off.

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:06 pm

Brilliant work @YW & BW Thumbs up

Personally I would go with @Roy's suggestion. Even if it is not cement in those bags. Twisted Evil

How about water pouring from the eye to represent tears of happiness for those about to join the church, but also to represent tears of sorrow for those who have not yet seen the light.
Numerous pieces of wood stuck in the pyramid, like a fence, to represent the eye being protected from evil, whilst at the same time conveniently puncturing the bags to allow water into the bags. Thus making them even heavier when the time comes to demolish the structure.

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:11 pm

All Christian like ceremony involving Baptisism needs water. They climb on top of it, light their torch and dive in a nice big pool. If the torch doesn't go out they are bless. Otherwise wash and repeat. Twisted Evil

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:15 pm

I estimate 1681 bags provided the pyramid is not just a front.

The base seems solid but the upper part may not be as solid.

It may be worthwhile asking for pictures from different angles, just to make sure.....

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:20 pm

I get 1600 bags give or take. 179200 lbs That's dead on 80 imperial tons. 81,454 kg. Not bad.

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 6:27 pm

Something changes about a third of the way up. I'd need photographic proof that the construction is correct from all four sides.

I do like the idea of another group of lads believing that there is a trunk buried underneath the thing. Of course, they'd probably all quickly figure out that they'd all been had, but it is a wonderful thought. If someone wanted to set this up you could buy time by doing the ceremony on the Winter Solstice to signify how the light from the Burning Eye brings light to the darkness and lengthens the light of Man. Or something.

I wonder what the neighbors think about this. Kind reminds me of Bill Cosby's old Noah routine. I don't think the deed restrictions where I live would let me build such a testament of faith.

Excellent work, gents.

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 7:05 pm

windypops wrote:

I get 1600 bags give or take. 179200 lbs That's dead on 80 imperial tons. 81,454 kg. Not bad.

At that weight, you should make them have the whole thing bronzed, then mailed to you. That should cost a pretty penny or three.

Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 7:47 pm

I think the ceremony needs the 4 elements - Earth (got lots of that it seems), fire (the burning eye), water (get those bags nice'n'wet'n'heavy), and wind. Haven't figured out wind yet. Confused

Seriously though, don't all good ceremonies involve blood? Lot's of blood? And only the blood of the supplicant of course... Twisted Evil

The other thing I've been thinking as I read through this is that, whilst I get Stargate's point about screwing up his family as well, I think that for future applicants, the pyramid building needs to be a solitary task, in penance and suffering... no getting yer mates and yer kids to help out. That just isn't fair. Can you imagine having to do that lot on your own?! Ouch! Twisted Evil

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I am amazed by what you are able to get these lads to do. Very Happy

Great work. I hope their backs are sore for life from this bait.

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