Yeah, It's Funny But...

Are you a highway rubbernecker? You know, those folks who strain their necks to check out fender benders, wrecks, and other side-of-the-road drama as they're zooming down the road. Well, there are safer ways to get your thrills and chills -- like watching these videos. And tell me what you think they all have in common. The lesson to learn from these funny RC videos is that what looks funny on film might not be so funny if it happens to you. Safety First!

• Remote Control Car Accident
  Having a large area or track to give your RC a chance to stretch it's legs can be difficult at times. A BMX dirt track might seem like a good place for some RC fun.
  
  
• I Hit My Wife With an RC Plane... Oops!
  There's nothing better than having a loved one film your greatest moments. But holding the camera comes with a great deal of responsibility and also some risks. I don't think the husband fully explained to his wife the risks involved in RC photography. Maybe he'll have time to think about it while he's getting a good night's sleep on the couch.
  
  
• Plane Crash
  I can think of a couple of things to say: "Shin guards anyone?" or "Should I have doubled up on the knee high socks today?" Either way you look at it I don't think this bystander will get the urge to stand at the end of a runway anytime soon.
  
  

Now that you've watched all the videos vote in our poll and tell us what you think they all have in common.

In all these videos you'll see:

RC planes

someone getting hit by an RC

plane crashes (aren't they great to watch?)

less than 20 seconds of action

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ANSWER The correct answer was published in the January 10, 2008 Radio Controlled Vehicles newsletter. (subscribe now) These video polls are a regularly recurring feature.

For the benefit of those who weren't newsletter subscribers at the time, what these videos have in common is that they all feature someone getting hit by an RC. In these videos, it's funny. But in reality, getting hit by a fast moving object like an RC is no laughing matter. Be a responsible RC operator. Drive and Fly Safe.