I note in passing that “kwang” is a Chinese word that means, “No, this isn’t a Chinese word, you stupid American! It’s an instance of onomatopoeia. Wise up, already!” This demonstrates how compact a language Chinese can be.
We had this on the wall of our tank maintenance office in Fort Greeley Alaska….back 1973. A warning to the mechanics not to mess with something they know nothing about.
This was a classic theme for a poster, with the caption" “If you don’t know what it does, don’t mess with it.” Sadly, not enough people subscribe to that concept.
oldpine52 over 3 years ago
That was one heavy leaf.
wjones over 3 years ago
It appears the tree wanted to keep that leaf. Why else did he get smacked in the face?
eromlig over 3 years ago
It must be an acme tree.
BigDaveGlass over 3 years ago
Should have leafed it alone….
BigDaveGlass over 3 years ago
It shows how old the walloping willow is as a species……
Chithing Premium Member over 3 years ago
The moral’s the same as those SF films from the 50’s: There are some thing that man was not meant to tamper with.
Troglodyte over 3 years ago
Leaf it be.
Michael G. over 3 years ago
Spring has sprung!
Zebrastripes over 3 years ago
That was some heavy leaf!
blakerl over 3 years ago
This one is a classic. I like it “KWANG” Simple direct easy to understand, and funny.
ChessPirate over 3 years ago
“I think that I shall never see…
After that tree has whompeth me…"
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Plods with ...™ over 3 years ago
That’s what you get for disturbing the delicate balance of nature.
StephenRice over 3 years ago
I note in passing that “kwang” is a Chinese word that means, “No, this isn’t a Chinese word, you stupid American! It’s an instance of onomatopoeia. Wise up, already!” This demonstrates how compact a language Chinese can be.
Vet Premium Member over 3 years ago
We had this on the wall of our tank maintenance office in Fort Greeley Alaska….back 1973. A warning to the mechanics not to mess with something they know nothing about.
tinstar over 3 years ago
This was a classic theme for a poster, with the caption" “If you don’t know what it does, don’t mess with it.” Sadly, not enough people subscribe to that concept.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 3 years ago
If you’re unsure what it does, it’s best not to fool with it.
Chris Sherlock over 3 years ago
“KWANG”—Batman TV show sound effects.