Two hurt in mock light sabre duel
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Last Updated: Tuesday, 24 May, 2005, 11:17 GMT 12:17 UK
Two hurt in mock light sabre duel
Obi-Wan and Anakin
Two Star Wars fans are in a critical condition in hospital after apparently trying to make light sabres by filling fluorescent light tubes with petrol.
A man, aged 20, and a girl of 17 are believed to have been filming a mock duel when they poured fuel into two glass tubes and lit it.
The pair were rushed to hospital after one of the devices exploded in woodland at Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.
A third person present at the incident had been questioned, police said.
Videotape found
A videotape was found nearby by police called to the scene on Sunday.
A police spokeswoman said the pair were taken to West Herts Hospital before being transferred to the specialist burns unit at Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, in Essex.
They are both said to be in a critical condition.
She said the 17-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man from Hemel Hempstead suffered serious injuries.
She added: "At this stage we are unable to confirm the exact circumstances, but glass tubes and traces of accelerant (flammable substance) were found at the scene."
The final film in the Star Wars series, Revenge Of The Sith, arrived at UK cinemas last week.
One of the crucial scenes features a light sabre battle between Ewan McGregor's Obi-Wan Kenobi and Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker. -
the force is not with them. amen.
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They spilled the Force.
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Why u never do ur job as Trainer....haiz....Originally posted by Gordonator:the force is not with them. amen. -
All ah Mos fault...they misuse the force......Originally posted by LazerLordz:They spilled the Force. -
Cocksters.
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Where's the Cook?Originally posted by StarPuppy:All ah Mos fault...they misuse the force...... -
Obviously they've never heard of Adobe Premiere or Photoshop. People have been using digitally lit lightsabers in fan videos for years.
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Considering their intellect..I think notOriginally posted by Toxicity:Obviously they've never heard of Adobe Premiere or Photoshop. People have been using digitally lit lightsabers in fan videos for years.
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Hiding somewhere...planning what to tell the media...usual stuff...Not my fault, they never pay attention in class etcOriginally posted by LazerLordz:Where's the Cook? -
must be the 2 i expelled last semester.Originally posted by StarPuppy:Why u never do ur job as Trainer....haiz.... -
Don't give me crap!Originally posted by Gordonator:must be the 2 i expelled last semester. 
why never tell us,we could have them clean our bedrooms, wash the garden etc -
no need lah. cos i'm still trying to seduce fireice to the dark side and be our jedi maid.Originally posted by StarPuppy:Don't give me crap!
why never tell us,we could have them clean our bedrooms, wash the garden etc -
double post
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Fluorescent lightbulbs: $16 each
Petrol gas: $8.25 by the gallon
Hospital bills: $25,000
Two idiots almost killing one another in a mock light sabre duel: Priceless.
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but why did u fail in ur duties?Originally posted by Gordonator:no need lah. cos i'm still trying to seduce fireice to the dark side and be our jedi maid. -
that's why i expelled them.Originally posted by StarPuppy:but why did u fail in ur duties? -
*slaps forehead*
Stupidity has reached a new low. -
Originally posted by StarPuppy:Hiding somewhere...planning what to tell the media...usual stuff...Not my fault, they never pay attention in class etc
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Originally posted by Toxicity:Fluorescent lightbulbs: $16 each
Petrol gas: $8.25 by the gallon
Hospital bills: $25,000
Two idiots almost killing one another in a mock light sabre duel: Priceless.
Nice