theonion.com— Residents took part in rituals like picking through the charred remains of their homes and feigning shock that this could happen to them.
Aug 31, 2009View in Crawl 4
Yes, this is pretty much a tradition here. We San Diegans had a turn recently in 2007, and we're probably due soon. So, here's to another week off of school and/or work; good luck on going home!
At one time, it had massive appeal. It has an ideal climate, beachfront property, and had a lot of things going for it, culturally and economically. Because of this, it has experienced out of control growth over the years.This led to massive overpopulation, poor urban planning, and shortage of land. These factors have greatly contributed to the terrible traffic, smog, and the lack of any sort of buffer zone between populated areas and the swathes of chaparral covered hills/mountains.It has essentially become a victim of it's own success.
These people are almost as dumb as the people who live in Florida and the Gulf Coast and act surprised when their stupid house gets washed into the sea year after year.
Well...most people in california, most people in southern california, dont have to worry about wildfires. They simply are not close enough to the hills. These are the people irrationally afraid the fire will spread to them. Its almost worse than the people who do live on the hills and never think it could happen to them. But they probably are right to assume it most likely will not. It isnt as dumb as the people who live near the ocean bellow sea level, in hurricane country, and are surprised by the damage inflicted on their home.
Ever watch footage of the Nuclear Bomb tests? Check out the documentary "Trinity and Beyond". Really some of the most beautiful and yet terrifying things you will ever see.
ophelloSep 1, 2009
LOL...so true...Rich Californians living in a fire zone. Get the hint: move somewhere wetter.
Closed AccountSep 1, 2009
Yes, this is pretty much a tradition here. We San Diegans had a turn recently in 2007, and we're probably due soon. So, here's to another week off of school and/or work; good luck on going home!
metalmessiahSep 1, 2009
At one time, it had massive appeal. It has an ideal climate, beachfront property, and had a lot of things going for it, culturally and economically. Because of this, it has experienced out of control growth over the years.This led to massive overpopulation, poor urban planning, and shortage of land. These factors have greatly contributed to the terrible traffic, smog, and the lack of any sort of buffer zone between populated areas and the swathes of chaparral covered hills/mountains.It has essentially become a victim of it's own success.
mightyupsetterSep 1, 2009
f**k you! 2 of my friends died fighting the Annual Wildfires in Orange County!!
droidblenderSep 1, 2009
so is your mom
polycarp87Sep 1, 2009
These people are almost as dumb as the people who live in Florida and the Gulf Coast and act surprised when their stupid house gets washed into the sea year after year.
djm19Sep 1, 2009
Well...most people in california, most people in southern california, dont have to worry about wildfires. They simply are not close enough to the hills. These are the people irrationally afraid the fire will spread to them. Its almost worse than the people who do live on the hills and never think it could happen to them. But they probably are right to assume it most likely will not. It isnt as dumb as the people who live near the ocean bellow sea level, in hurricane country, and are surprised by the damage inflicted on their home.
bpshiraseSep 1, 2009
We have hippies.
van3ckSep 1, 2009
Ever watch footage of the Nuclear Bomb tests? Check out the documentary "Trinity and Beyond". Really some of the most beautiful and yet terrifying things you will ever see.