jlmiracle 7 #1 May 16, 2005 I don't know if this is true - the link looks legit but I'm overwingloading my brain right now and don't know how to make a clicky link. From the BBC Website May 2nd. Lion Mutilates 42 Midgets in Cambodian Ring-Fight An African Lion much like this is responsible for the death of 28 Cambodian Midgets Spectators cheered as entire Cambodian Midget Fighting League squared off against African Lion Tickets had been sold-out three weeks before the much anticipated fight, which took place in the city of Kâmpóng Chhnãng. The fight was slated when an angry fan contested Yang Sihamoni, President of the CMFL, claiming that one lion could defeat his entire league of 42 fighters. Sihamoni takes great pride in the league he helped create, as was conveyed in his recent advertising campaign for the CMFL that stated his midgets will "... take on anything; man, beast, or machine." This campaign is believed to be what sparked the undisclosed fan to challenge the entire league to fight a lion; a challenge that Sihamoni readily accepted. An African Lion (Panthera Leo) was shipped to centrally located Kâmpóng Chhnãng especially for the event, which took place last Saturday, April 30, 2005 in the city’s coliseum. The Cambodian Government allowed the fight to take place, under the condition that they receive a 50% commission on each ticket sold, and that no cameras would be allowed in the arena. The fight was called in only 12 minutes, after which 28 fighters were declared dead, while the other 14 suffered severe injuries including broken bones and lost limbs, rendering them unable to fight back. Sihamoni was quoted before the fight stating that he felt since his fighters out-numbered the lion 42 to 1, that they “… could out-wit and out-muscle [it].” Unfortunately, he was wrong.Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tcnelson 1 #2 May 16, 2005 that could quite possibly be the most ridiculous thing that i've ever heard of. i hope it's not true but, i have an undying respect for how stupid human beings can be sometimes."Don't talk to me like that assface...I don't work for you yet." - Fletch NBFT, Deseoso Rodriguez RB#1329 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #3 May 16, 2005 repost. from the Bonfire. It was fake. The guy just used the source code from the BBC website & stuck his article in. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #4 May 16, 2005 thank you, i did a search on midget there, but nothing popped up. I'm really glad its not true.Be kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #5 May 16, 2005 I'm glad it's not true as well! Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #6 May 17, 2005 yea i mean who would actually bet on the midgets in the first place?? ____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vamp 0 #7 May 17, 2005 http://lionvs40midgets.tripod.com/ History of the story... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #8 May 17, 2005 Hey, we short people have to stick together. We're at a distinct disadvantage anyway, and with the NBA conspiracy against us, it's quite important that we not let ANYBODY keep the short man down. Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
