Please don't 'help out' a bomb squad.

May 22, 2018 11:02 PM

Please don't 'help out' a bomb squad.

I've waited for EOD. You're on their time. If it takes them 6 days 7 hours 22 minutes and 14 seconds. Then so be it.

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

Probably his bag

8 years ago | Likes 308 Dislikes 13

Fucking moron

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

Too many righteous, level headed, grounded during extreme situation keyboard warriors here.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How 'bout a free nap for your troubles, guy!

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

That was pretty awesome& stones of stones but it could have been his that malfunctioned so pre caution is necessary I’m thinking here

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

Who knew it was illegal to interfere with police business? Crazy how stuff be

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They might have done it because he could possibly be the person who had placed it to the cops.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

I don’t care if he’s wrong or right he’s still my hero

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 3

I see the college football player who never went anywhere still has it.

8 years ago | Likes 53 Dislikes 3

New favorite gif of all time. Thank you.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Source?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

This happened 4 blocks from my work!

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1/2 a block from me!

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The fact that a witness heard him say "I'm going to defuse the situation" before riding in makes this man my hero.

8 years ago | Likes 32 Dislikes 8

Context?

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Heya. That's my city! Milwaukee making headlines for dumb shit once again. Right in the center of downtown at rush hour yesterday morning.

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

someone should make a gif where a bomb falls out and he gets blown up to pieces

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Check out liveleak for them

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

This is so god damn dark dude...

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Ask and ye shall receive

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

sure but the point was the next idiot checking a left bag might not be as lucky as this guy

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

True, I checked a left bag once and it had a pair of boxers with skidmarks in them

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

yep exactly the same thing

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I know it was gross, worst thing ever

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Milwaukee at its finest

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Goddammit Mumen Rider

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

amazing lol

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8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 3

v every time I see a repost within 12 hr of the original...

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 2

Weird boner.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 4

You must drink a lot.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Oh I do. I unfortunately do.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I think he deserved what he got

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 7

Was the tackle necessary? Like come on. Could still be a bomb there and 3 inbreds rush in there risking their own life's.

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Sure, you can bitch that it wasn't secure and right up until the guy emptied it and walked off the tackle would be legit.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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8 years ago (deleted Jun 17, 2018 2:55 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

The principle of it is that police are held to a higher standard than vigilante justice. They have a tough job and I respect the hell out of

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That guy cost them another six hours of overtime pay. Of course he got tackled!

8 years ago | Likes 45 Dislikes 10

It would've been necessary before the guy got to the back. When tackle happened it was just bullshit adrenaline rush attack on a civilian.

8 years ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 6

Or, you know, destroying a crime scene

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Or you know, physics. Time and distance. He was on a bike and they were on foot. Couldn't make it in time.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 1

Sure, and by the time they made it there the action was no longer needed.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 2

Based on what? You have no clue what was left in the bag up until that point. They were stopping him from going further.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

Based on the dude emptying the bag, standing up with nothing in his hands and walking away from it?

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 4

I'm just waiting for this kind of crap to predicate an obvious "not bomb" with the well hidden real bomb nearby...

8 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 1

Wasn't that the tactic back in the days? A false bomb set somewhere cause a traffic jam where the real bomb was. Boom.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Yes, it is. Pretty much the reason why any delay through a threat zone and a safe zone is a bad idea, also why TSA is fucking horseshit.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I mean, it was in the Bourne Ultimatum.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Still is in the middle east. Easy to spot IED to halt the patrol/convoy, well hidden one 20 yards away

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Plot twist, the first one is also a real IED. because of course it is...

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Notice how the First Responder "Hero" waited till he was done before he gooned him from behind. Pig should be arrested for assault.

8 years ago | Likes 45 Dislikes 37

Are you genuinely unable to look any deeper into the situation than "stupid fucking cops cops are evil," or is this meant to get a reaction?

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

That "pig" was waiting until he put the bag down in case there was a bomb in the bag. It could be remotely triggered. So any more people ove

8 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 14

Why then did he kick the thermos? The only thing that could have been a bomb in all the stuff the dude dumped out of the bag?

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 4

Thats not the only thing that could have been a bomb

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Your right those papers had mathematical proof the Earth is flat on them and that's the real reason he's still under arrest.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Over* that police line is just adding lives to the potential explosion. You not knowing why someone does something is not a good enough

8 years ago | Likes 21 Dislikes 10

Reason for you to let your own stupid bias show in such a dumbass manner. Youre retarded

8 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 9

You had a strong argument until you descended to namecalling, especially wielding disabilities like insults

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 5

Boo hoo

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The only thing he did wrong was to show how ridiculous the situation was.

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Could've caused a buttload of damage to city property

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 3

REAL TALK

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 3

This time it was nothing, but what if, and there was bigger then 0% chance to happen, it would explode?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

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8 years ago (deleted Jun 17, 2018 2:54 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Yeah, either it isn't or it wont be my problem. Either way people can get on with their fucking day. 4 hours to get a bomb squad to the spot

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 3

This is what I thought.... everyone is bashing the cops but what if it was a bomb? IEDs aren't little explosions

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8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

Maybe that's what this guy wanted.

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

Do you not know the Imgur community ? YES we wanna be blown to shreds. Death is instantaneous, relieving all pain.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

It's his life bro.

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8 years ago (deleted Jun 17, 2018 2:54 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Every driver stuck in traffic should chip in on his bail

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Hell,I'll chip in and I'm watching on my couch

8 years ago | Likes 72 Dislikes 0

Not how bail works.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 4

It isn't? How does bail work?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Bail is actually a declared amount that someone else has to pay if you don’t show up for your court date.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

You just lose the money if you never show up

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

But you have to post bail in order to be ROR'd

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Fortunately my experience with the justice system here is limited, but I believe no money is actually exchanged until the accused no shows.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Could be different in the US. I'm in AUS.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Ya, everyone who could have been fuckin blown up by his stupidity should help him out.

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8 years ago (deleted Aug 11, 2019 6:20 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Missed one

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Laundry doesn't blow up... trust me, I'm a laundromat

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

The entire building?!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Totes

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

So... the day after I left for a new job, the laundry mat I worked at caught fire cuz the new guy messed up.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Well if the police were doing their job no-one should have been close to the bomb or let someone just ride their bike up to it.

8 years ago | Likes 45 Dislikes 7

To be fair, what idiot is gonna go through a barricade to a potential bo-- oh right, this guy...

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 1

Oh I'm not arguing the fact that this guy is an idiot, but an idiot managed to just ride up to what was thought to be a potential bomb.

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8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 1

But imagine how different this would have been if it was a bomb

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the cops wouldn't have jumped in so quick

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Why hasn't someone added an explosion to this right when he throws the bag down.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Why imagine, we have talented people on the Internet for this.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

(That's why they're tackling him)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They wouldn't have tackled him

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

? this dude dies. Humanity has one less weak link to deal with. I see only solutions

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

All the same people who are saying its unnecessary force would be the same hypocrits saying the guy deserved it if there had been a bomb

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Maybe it was his bag and he was trying to demonstrate that it wasnt a bomb?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You can imagine anything! Imagine I had won the lottery and having a beach mimosa and fruit breakfast and not seeing this ridiculous shit!

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was waiting to see an explosion

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was hoping...

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Yay people dying!!...?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I was assuming it was going to blow up and this whole thing would be post worthy.

8 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

IVE ABANDONED MY CHILD

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

It would have an explosive ending that would have you in pieces.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

idk if that dudes willin to take the risk that seems like its on him

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Like the guy with the necklace bomb

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

It would have been far more entertaining, for certain.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

"Man detonates bomb manually when remote fails" and the terrorist would still be at large.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The gif would be significantly shorter.

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The gif would've been funnier, and we would be asking where he is. "Here, there, and a bit on that light post across the street."

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

And more... Explode-y

8 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 1

You mean funny?

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Well there's the implication.. So...

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

The implication of danger?

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This does not have near enough upvotes.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

And funnier

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If it had been a real bomb, the po-po would be in big doo-doo. Terrible cordon if a guy got through on a bike.

8 years ago | Likes 107 Dislikes 2

I've never seen any police cordon that you could get through if you just tried. They're not supposed to be hard barriers.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Now that I think of it, his dismount implies he may have been initially chased

8 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

If I saw a guy charging in full throttle (so to speak) toward a potential bomb site, I'd be worried about not just what he's doing but what/

8 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

he might be carrying, to be honest. Imagine stopping him right at the barrier and him exploding in a crowd of onlookers or some shit.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

I once accidentally entered an area with a serious gas leak. I just walts passed the police barricade when the cop was not looking.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I was oblivious, but the cop was more so.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I mean, I think most police expect people to *not* charge a potential bomb site.

8 years ago | Likes 51 Dislikes 0

You thought...wrong

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Surprised he wasn’t shot, I mean it could of been seen he was trying to detonate said bomb

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Its not the U.S.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

Said this last time, I am about 90% sure the backpack belonged to the guy, who else would bother?

8 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 3

This looks 100% like a homeless guy to me, trying to steal from the bag and getting angry that its empty

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It wasn't empty

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Empty of things he wanted.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 3

Like a home?

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and he emptied it in the middle of the sidewalk because he didn't know what was in it?

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

To show it wasn't a bomb.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

He emptied it for the bomb squad...

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I dunno, there's some wacky weirdos out there waiting for their second of fame

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

That's fair, people have done a lot dumber shit. It's funnier if he was just trying to get to his apartment or something and was willing(1)

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

to risk his life because he had one of those days where he's had enough of people's shit. (2)

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Has it ever been a bomb? Literally, has anyone EVER caught a bomb in a Western urban setting before it exploded?

8 years ago | Likes 18 Dislikes 4

Fairly frequently?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

At the Olympic games once IIRC.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, most recently in Texas. The crickets the school shooter had, and Austin before that, FedEx facility. Boston before that.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The British used to find IRA bombs all the time

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes a number of times in london

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Twice in Stockholm related to football rivalries. I was at one of them

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I wish more often when people find a lost bag *someone* would just open it.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Reminds me of a joke I heard. Times have changed, it used to be you'd find an unattendbag on the train/bus & think 'I'm having that' but now

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You're looking at it thinking 'well I guess this is how I check out'

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yes. It's just not newsworthy.

8 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 1

That tackle was the most unnecessary thing I have ever seen

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Nah, I believe it necessary. Only thing I see is him trying to steal from a backpack

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 14

Mr. President!

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8 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

With the context of only this video yes... yes it is

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

The most unnecessary thing? Definitely not in this situation. Just because he pulled clothes out of the bag, doesn't mean it's safe/no bomb.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Could be potentially putting others in danger. But this is what they are trained for and I'm glad they take these things seriously.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

100% necessary so the dude doesn't run like an idiot.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 7

Yeah but it feels so good to tackle someone

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It's all fun and games until someone loses a testicle

8 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 1

IT'S JUST A TEST TACKLE BRO

8 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 0

Low quality bait

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 3

At least he didn't get 40 warning shots in the back.

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If it was me I'd be firing a cannon just so nobody could top my stupid over reaction in the macho man stakes, tackle is nothing

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

I'm surprised they didn't shoot him as soon as he approached the bag. Is this not the US?

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 11

Yup.

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 3

Pushing him away from it in case it was explosive

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 4

I guaran-fucking-tee he has at least 4 broken ribs, and possibly a punctured lung.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

They were late because they probably were looking the other way, but made the right call, he could've blown up the block lol

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Agreeed

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Well at least they didn't shoot him.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

So, you've never seen a shirtless man?

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Guy just tried to blow up everyone in the area. his body language expressed his disappointment that there was no bomb.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 8

Yes, but I wholeheartedly approve of it :D

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8 years ago (deleted Mar 11, 2020 5:40 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

In life, if you have a choice between 2 things...always choose "Tackle a mofo"

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

It's to take away any and all advantage they may feel like they have. Starts them on the back-heel, in addition to reducing mobility.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I disagree

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 10

Was worth it just for leaving all the trash behind.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Protocols, yo.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

He made the cops look dumb, so what choice did they have but reassert themselves via a tackle?

8 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 7

I know this is a joke, but you don't actually believe that do You? You have enough depth of thought to understand the situation?

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

In certain parts in america that guy would have been shot

8 years ago | Likes 28 Dislikes 37

They may have before he opened it. Tackling is the lesser measure. Anyone who approaches a potential bomb in that way deserves it.

8 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Like all parts...

8 years ago | Likes 17 Dislikes 16

A man who approaches a possible bomb who may have intentions of setting it off. Think before you comment.

8 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 5

I did that why I put down certain parts, think before YOU comment

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

English, try it.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Logic, use it.

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

What if it had been a bomb and he was the terrorist trying to set it off

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He’s lucky a sniper didn’t assume this and take a shot...

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Agreed

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It would have been WAY too late.

8 years ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

Shots should have rung out if that was a concern.

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Then he tackle still doesn’t do anything?

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

...kinda seems like a self-correcting problem to me.

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

What if you didn't think your comments logic threw before you posted it?

8 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Then why would 4 police officers approach said bomb?

8 years ago | Likes 27 Dislikes 0

This is the real question. If it's such a serious bomb why were they diving it in groups of 4.

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

It would be a BIT LATE FOR THAT

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YES THAT!!!! WOOHOO!!

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But he wasn't.

8 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 8

They found that out after they tackled him

8 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I disagree. His motives were not known and he was putting everyone in the area at risk.

8 years ago | Likes 149 Dislikes 52

Shut the hell up you sheep cuck

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

Which is a reason to tackle him before he opens the bag, the only reason after is punishment.

8 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 3

He was brought to the ground to be arrested in a timely manner. I see nothing wrong with this video.

8 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 7

Does your tongue get dry?

8 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I feel like his motives were hey look a bag let's get free shit. After working retail I doubt he noticed the yellow tape

8 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 3

Okay, but if that was the case then they should have done it when he first approached, not after he showed them there was nothing in the bag

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2) and had plenty of time to set off a bomb if that was his intention.

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Once he entered the potential blast zone it was unsafe to give chase until he proved there was no threat

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Oh because they must have been standing right next to him? Or maybe, perhaps, they were far away due to thinking it was a bomb.

8 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 4

Regardless they were pretty fucking late trying to stop him lol.

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