"The Terrorists have won the toss and have elected to receive!" B-52 photo: Who created this?

BIN-LADEN WINS COIN TOSS!! ELECTS TO RECIEVE!! [Free Republic] ^ | 09/27/2001 | Bob McCown, RaceBannon, ASA Vet, archy, and various others via e-mail

[RonDog]

Have you seen THIS photograph? Do you know WHO created it??

posted by ASA Vet on 9/28/2001

On Friday, September 28, nationally syndicated conservative talk host Hugh Hewitt described this photo on his radio show, citing FreeRepublic as his source, and giving credit to the post by ASA Vet in particular.

Since then, Hugh's webmistress, Lynne (the WebXena) has reported HUNDREDS of requests for a link to this photo, and has posted a link to a DIFFERENT FR THREAD, with an image posted by FReeper archy, on www.HughHewitt.com.

An earlier thread with this image was started by RaceBannon on 9/27/2001 at 12:30:59 PDT.

1 - Is there an EARLIER post of this image anywhere on Free Republic?

2 - Does anyone know who "Bob McCown" is?
(MOST images posted seem to have the name "Bob McCown" printed in the lower right-hand corner.)

3 - Who is the REAL creator of this masterpiece? (And, can you PROVE it?)

Thank you.

[RonDog]

Just as the "SoreLoserman" graphic, which was popularized here by our own Registered, gave FreeRepublic.com EXTRAORDINARY press coverage, perhaps we can also get some very good (free) PR from THIS photo, too.

I can find no earlier reference to it posted anywhere ELSE on the Internet. Can YOU?

[RonDog]

BUMP!

[garyhope]

Remember the "sound of freedom"? This is the look of freedom. Anybody besides me in favor of revenge and vengeance?

[LiberteeBell]

I don't know who did this originally but I sure get a laugh out of it every time I see it.

Kudos to creator.

[don-o]

No question.

Registered dun it.

But, the first edition had a word spelled wrong.

[Hillary 666]

Hugh's webmistress, Lynne (the WebXena) ...

Ooohh la la! I like the sound of that. Show me some pictures of her action!

[RonDog]

Here is the earliest post which has this photo that I could find on FR:

BIN-LADEN WINS COIN TOSS!! ELECTS TO RECIEVE!!
Posted on 09/27/2001 12:30:59 PDT by RaceBannon

[Hillary 666]

Hell yes!! I got done grieving by 12 Sept at noon. I want B-52 strikes on the smacks that just signed their own death-warrants. The B-52s that we have are great, but we should re-start production in record numbers.

[RonDog]

No question. Registered dun it. But, the first edition had a word spelled wrong.

Do you have a link to the original?

[Pharmboy]

I'm with you, bub. We keep turning cheeks we'll have none left.

[LBGA]

I first saw this on a thread posted by Teacup, and saved it to send to my son. Then I noticed that "receive" was mispelled, and corrected all the type. Then I posted the corrected one on RaceBannon's thread.

This is not the one I corrected, although the type looks similar, it is not aligned with the airplane the same, and the name in the lower right corner is simply "Bob.". The image I saved was created on 9/25 at 12:28 pm. Maybe Teacup knows more.

[RonDog]

Hugh's webmistress, Lynne (the WebXena) ... Ooohh la la! I like the sound of that. Show me some pictures of her action!

Let's ask the "newbie" -
Please help welcome our NEWEST FReeper: talk host Hugh Hewitt's producer, Generalissimo Duane!

What about it, General?

[KneelBeforeZod]

No question. Registered dun it.

it must be the first thing ever without his name on then

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I received an email the other day with a picture of an F117 Stealth with words "written" across the bottom of the plane that said, "If you can read this, you're F*$cked"......

[RonDog]

No question. Registered dun it. But, the first edition had a word spelled wrong.

Lots of great stuff at Registered's private site, but I can find no B-52 photo.

Am I missing it somewhere?

[real saxophonist]

That's an actual photo of the tactical capabilities of the B-52H. Kinda scary.

[WIladyconservative]

The original, sans manipulated background and catchy banner, was originally posted on Pictures To Make You Feel Warm and Fuzzy Part II here by Randy Lormand

[LBGA]

That wasn't the first. I saved it to my hard drive on the 25th and created my corrected one on the 26th. I'm pretty sure it was on a thread by Teacup, but I can't find it.

[LiberteeBell]

That's a good one, you should post it!

[Valin]

B U F F, when you care enough to send the very best.

[Bill Rice]

"Lots of great stuff at Registered's private site ..."

LOL -The web site you are trying to access has exceeded its allocated data transfer.

Registered won't be too happy about that!

[Migraine]

I was always kinda a Colorado fan: GO BUFFs! A full point extra credit if you can tell why b-52s are called BUFFs.

[StriperSniper]

That was a B-2 stealth bomber.

This is the F-117

[Hillary 666]

That's an actual photo of the tactical capabilities of the B-52H. Kinda scary.

Scary for the enemy. They've never seen anything like this and the day they do, they will never be that sorry again!!

[dts32041]

Where are the Hound Dogs and the nukes, those all look like dumb bombs, with a couple of ALCM's for variety.

[fnord]

buff ifty two

[real saxophonist]

That's the thing. They've never seen anything like this, and never will...

[SAMWolf]

I found this on www'larslarson.com. You might try e-mailing him, he stated on his show that it was sent to him, he may be lead you to he originator.

[KillTime]

I've seen this picture at work (pentagon) for many years; many folks use this as their PC desktop wallpaper. The only change here is the text (which is great) and the origional background which is a series of buildings, hangers, water-tower, etc, which have been replaced here with the desert like sky. I'm sure this will replace many peoples PC wallpaper now! Good work whoever did it!

[Max McGarrity]

Here's a good one sent to me recently. WARNING! Strong language! Don't go here if you'll be offended.

Look up, bin Laden!

[truth_seeker]

That looks like: "Spread double wing formation, full attack frontal play, on two. Go team!"

[RonDog]

"Lots of great stuff at Registered's private site ..." LOL -The web site you are trying to access has exceeded its allocated data transfer. Registered won't be too happy about that!

Ooops! Sorry, Reg!

[Grut]

A full point extra credit if you can tell why b-52s are called BUFFs.

Actually, it's BUF (no second 'F'); it's an acronym for ''Big Ugly Fornicator'', more or less. The Air Force has been trying to sell the bowlderized ''Big Ugly Fat Fellow'' for over thirty years.

Air Force PR types are wusses.

[Valin]

Big Ugly Friendly Fu*ker

[demlosers]

I was always kinda a Colorado fan: GO BUFFs! A full point extra credit if you can tell why b-52s are called BUFFs.

Why of course there called Big Ugly Fat F*&c^ers!
I wanna lolipop.

[Hillary 666]

Excellent picture. Right now, I want strong language!!

[rockfish59]

if i were commander in chief
on sept. 12th
i would have sent in a flock
of B-52's
to do one massive carpet bombing
of kabul
just to get their attention!

when WILL we strike??? (i think they're laughing at us)

[Valin]

Of course you know what USAF stands for?
U Sure Are Fu*ked

[SMEDLEYBUTLER]

but we should re-start production in record numbers.

That would be difficult since the last B-52 built came off the Wichita line in October of 1962.

[RonDog]

And for your further viewing pleasure, here is a little "Divine Retribution", courtesy of TrueBeliever9:

[petuniasevan]

When I was a B-52 mech I had a t-shirt with a graphic of a bomber unloading over some soon-to-be-toast target.
The caption read,
"Reach out and touch someone".

The (PC) base commander banned it from being worn on the base.

Sure wish I still had that shirt.

[Hillary 666]

It might be hard but not impossible. We re-started production of the U-2, which became the TR-1. Screw the challenges, let's start production of the B-52!!!

[RonDog]

Morning Glory, SMEDLEYBUTLER!

That will be my NEXT post:
"Help time-shifting Hugh Hewitt replace his "Morning Glory!" ["Afternoon Delight" is out; "MOLON LABE?"]

Stay tuned. Perhaps tomorrow.

[Migraine]

I was always kinda a Colorado fan: GO BUFFs! A full point extra credit if you can tell why b-52s are called BUFFs. Why of course there called Big Ugly Fat F*&c^ers! I wanna lolipop.

Well, demlosers, you wins da prize, you rings da bell. Others had come close, but you lit up the board. Now let's hope the BUFFs do some lightin' up of dere own!

[TrueBeliever9]

Thanks RonDog - I think our guys are the BEST!

[TrueBeliever9]

Please see post 40

[TrueBeliever9]

Post #40 For our guys

[TrueBeliever9]

Post #40 Pray for our guys in the air, on the sea, and on the ground

[RonDog]

OK, that was un. Now, back to the basics:

1 - Is there an EARLIER post of this image anywhere on Free Republic?

2 - Does anyone know who "Bob McCown" is?
(MOST images posted seem to have the name "Bob McCown" printed in the lower right-hand corner.)

3 - Who is the REAL creator of this masterpiece? (And, can you PROVE it?)

[RonDog]

Whoops! "un" should have been "FUN"