Man Impaled by his own Compound Bow...

[Gold Flinger]

MAN IMPALED BY HIS OWN COMPOUND BOW...
and not an arrow in sight!

Yes folks, this week's Fonz Award goes to the impala impaler himself, Matatazela for his episode of slapstick perfection.
First pioneered by Laurel and Hardy, the "carrying-a-long-object-through-a-narrow-doorway" gag has been a staple part of every performer's routine from Harold Lloyd to Reeves and Mortimer.
The fact that Mat tagged on a slightly gorey 21st century twist to that old favourite by stabbing himself on the cable guide showed remarkable inginuity and comedy acumen.
Got me thinking about some of my own comedy mishaps, like the time I sliced my finger open whilst cutting photographic mounts. "There's nothing funny about that Goldy!" I hear you shout , and I'd have to agree with you. But this idiot decided to emulate Andy McNabb from the SAS books by using Superglue to close the gaping wound.
"But that shows incredible initiative Goldy! Not to mention bravery... Didn't it hurt?" I hear you shout again. And yes; again, I'd be inclined to agree with you (your damn right it hurt. Hurt like almost nothing else! ). All seemed to be fine. Half an hour later, the glue seemed to have set and the bleeding had been stemmed. It was only when I nipped to the loo and proceeded to glue myself together, quite intimately , that things took a turn for the worse. At least now I can look back and laugh, although it does still make my eyes water!
Well done you! Stand up and be counted!

[Matatazela]

Thanks, Gold Flinger. I would just like to thank all those people that have ardently suported me in my archery endeavours to date, er... that would be ... me. </p>



And to all of those people out there that think that shorter ata bows are useless, trust me. They sure do have their advantages!</p>