Water Balloons

ingenuity-jen

I got pegged with a water balloon last night running an errand on Prospect. I know exactly what building it came from, since the group on the stoop was laughing and yelling things at me afterward. Walking back from my errand, the group was still out, so I walked on the other side of the street. They recognized me and started yelling again.

Now, I know this isn't something I'd want to tie up any city resources with, but is there anything I can do, other than just write it off as jerk kids (and possibly adults?) being jerk kids? I know the address of the building- would the landlord care?

Grumble. Maybe this is just the price of NYC in the summer?

(This is in stark contrast to a hot night two summers ago, when two little kids were playing with a hydrant and some water guns and offered politely to spray me down as I walked by. I told them just my feet, they obliged, and it was wonderful. Those kids = gold star citizens. Neighborly!)

newguy88

I doubt very much the landlord would give a flip. Your phone didn't get wet did it?

I hate to say this is "the price of NYC in the summer." What was the cross avenue?

whynot_31

Water balloons are to summer, what snow balls are to winter.

Here's a wrong way to respond: http://www.nbcwashington.com/weather/stories/Eyewitness_Confirms__Cop_Freaks_Out_Over_Snowball_Fight_Waves_Gun-79729162.html

yuppie_scum

I live right across from these god damn kids and have almost been hit twice. I will be purchasing a dozen eggs on my way home this evening.

Nothing stops immature fun faster than an adult joining in and aggressively one-upping you.

whynot_31

If this were a summer camp situation, I believe the proper response would be to build or purchase a water balloon launcher.

https://www.google.com/#sclient=psy-ab&q=water+balloon+launcher&oq=water+balloon&gs_l=hp.1.1.0l4.984.4343.0.6452.13.9.0.4.4.0.390.2796.2-3j6.9.0....0...1c.1.19.psy-ab.SApPE1t4KLo&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_qf.&bvm=bv.48705608,d.aWc&fp=b21102ad041ee486&biw=1536&bih=703

However, I do not know the protocol in Western CH.

newguy88

Whynot I feel like a water balloon fight is always the correct protocol. So I suggest the following we all meet up loaded down with all the water balloons we can carry and best them on the field of honor Sterling.

tsarina

Are Water guns allowed? Nothing strikes fear like a well armed militia.

whynot_31

I believe we should closely study our opponents and then consider engaging in Guerilla Warfare, as opposed to a traditional head-to-head battle. The tactics involve small teams:

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guerrilla_warfare

yuppie_scum

As of five minutes ago, Prospect between Grand and Classon was all clear. No spent water balloons or children in sight.

newguy88

I say we seize the high ground and set up an observation post! See if they come back or not. tsarina only if you bring enough for all your Brooklynian pals.

OT: this is my 300th post! Blows into celebratory party horn

whynot_31

Needless to say, the smartest generals and politicians claim credit for the disappearance of an enemy when they had nothing to do with it, often under the guise of "the mere threat of intervention caused them to stop engaging in violence against innocent civilians".

I am optimistic such tactics and rhetoric can be employed in this instance.

Needless to say, we should learn from our military and use this "victory" as a justification for a larger army, more weapons, and/or beer.

OT: Congrats on 300 posts. When you reach over 16000, you too can be accused of "posting too much" or "keeping the board alive", depending on whether people like your posts.

eastbloc

Be grateful it was only a water balloon. I used to run my dog past the Ebbets Field houses until I got some air mail consisting of 2 liter bottles filled with water.

You get hit with one of those from above, it's good night Charlie.

tsarina

let the proliferation of armaments begin!

ingenuity-jen

Street is still clear as of 11pm! Celebrating with some chilled wine-- good work, team!

Part of me would love to just deprive them of future victims with a few carefully placed sidewalk chalk warnings as you approach the danger zone, but then you gotta fear this: http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/30/40/30_40graffitigirl.html

whynot_31

whynot_31

Being that the OP has not posted any additional incidents over the last week, I believe we should declare victory.