I have officially changed my opinion about WoW

[Fabricated]

Please god, nuke all videogames off the planet if they're doing this to us.

http://www.wowinsider.com/2007/12/05/boy-attacked-by-moose-feigns-death-thanks-wow/

[stray]

I was under the impression that Druids could tear Hunters up. What gives?

[Oban]

Moose are docile.

Bullshit article.

[schild]

I hate people. Also, Useless news. Or is it so useless it deserves the WoW forum?

[stray]

Moose are docile.

Lol, never heard of an angry moose or what?

[Merusk]

Moose are docile.

They're so docile that Alaska's wildlife department has a page about what to do about aggressive moose.

Yeah, maybe not normally a problem, but they can be.

[Teleku]

Moose are vicious killing machines.

[Morat20]

Moose are vicious killing machines.

I know a number of moose related deaths occur each year, normally via a car driving into a moose. Also, if you're not careful, some bastard will come quote the credits to a Monty Python flick at you, and he probably has never actually seen anything but that film.

I hate those guys.

[geldonyetich2]

Hilarious.  You can't really blame WoW, though, kids have been imitating the stuff they're into for a long time.

In other news, as of today Windows Update wants me to install a piece of software that verifies I have an authentic copy of Windows XP and, if it deems I do not, give me happy little reminders from time to time.  Considering I do, in fact, have an authentic copy of Windows XP I would normally be happy to do this but I understand they have an identical mechanic in Windows Vista which malfunctioned horribly.

[Fordel]

Moose are just one of those animals that are so large, docile or not, you want to keep away. 

[geldonyetich2]

I live close enough to moose country to have heard stories about them becoming very territorial in certain unexpected places.  Like main street.

[Reg]

It was Rocky that put him up to it.

[Typhon]

I'm the best moose!

http://www.poetv.com/video.php?vid=16690

[Chimpy]

I call shenanigans.

Feign Death resists anytime you really need it to work.

[Dren]

Any docile animal will become aggressive if you intrude upon their area, especially if they have young.  Being docile also explains why it stopped attacking once the threat was deemed gone.

C'mon people.  This should now be our sound bite everytime a politician tries to use violent videogames as their platform to awesome. 

"Yeah well, WoW saved a youngster from a moose attack!"

[Modern Angel]

I don't know what you guys are talking about. That's the most awesome news story I've read all year.

[murdoc]

Moose bites can be pretty nasty.

[Nebu]

Moose bites can be pretty nasty.

Moosquito?

[Merusk]

A moose once bit my sister.

[Tebonas]

Is she a weremoose now?

[kaid]

Actually at some times of the year moose can be very very dangerous. Also some thing will trigger them to become agressive such as dogs. On the big alaskan sled dog races all racers are requried to have a high power rifle. It aint for polar bears its for moose. Moose hate dog packs and have been known to attack dog sled teams.

Also when the males are in rut they are VERY agressive and any animal that large if it chooses to just rough you up a bit to make you go away could do serious or fatal damage to a human.

[Xanthippe]

That's a great story. 

I don't understand why some former children hate children.

[tkinnun0]

God damn carebear n00bs and their eazymode... I worked my ass off for these epics, why should they get theirs for free??

Edit: They're in for a rude surprise when THEIR children start calling THEM catasses.

[Morfiend]

In other news, as of today Windows Update wants me to install a piece of software that verifies I have an authentic copy of Windows XP and, if it deems I do not, give me happy little reminders from time to time.  Considering I do, in fact, have an authentic copy of Windows XP I would normally be happy to do this but I understand they have an identical mechanic in Windows Vista which malfunctioned horribly.

Ether I don' get it, or this was the most amazingly random derail attempt EVER!

[geldonyetich2]

Truth be known, I'd been itching to get that off my chest, but I didn't think it justified its own thread.  Then I found this thread which was similarly unqualified and decided it had room.

[Samwise]

Those responsible for this article have been sacked.

[Khaldun]

I'll bet feign death doesn't work against llamas.

[Nebu]

I'll bet feign death doesn't work against llamas.

Their saliva DoT breaks feign death.

[Merusk]

But what about alpacas?

[edlavallee]

African or European?

[Oban]

[Fraeg]

 I lived in northern Maine for 6 years in the 90s.  You don't fuck with moose, and you sure as hell do not want to be near them.

[Ratman_tf]

I lived in northern Maine for 6 years in the 90s.  You don't fuck with moose, and you sure as hell do not want to be near them.

I grew up on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. Moose in wintertime are hungry and pissed off. They still won't attack you without provocation, but the trick is what provocates a moose? Does he think you're going to try and eat him? Does she have a baby nearby?

A pissed off moose will do the fucking fandango on your ass.

[Lantyssa]

I grew up on the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska. Moose in wintertime are hungry and pissed off. They still won't attack you without provocation, but the trick is what provocates a moose? Does he think you're going to try and eat him? Does she have a baby nearby?

Are they in rut?  Deer, elk, and moose go batshit during this period.  Seriously.  Drunken frat boys aren't as crazy.

[Polysorbate80]

A moose once bit my sister.

Which is why you should never carve your initials into one using an interspace toothbrush given to you by your brother-in-law.