Wile E., this one is right down your alley. This morning New York Islanders defenseman Brendan Witt was crossing the street to get a cup of coffee when an SUV made a wrong turn and plowed into him. But just like Wile E., Witt got up, muttered a few curse words, and went on his way. Witt clearly takes his tough-guy image seriously. He addressed concerned onlookers, "I'm okay. I've got to go play some hockey. I'm a hockey player. I'm okay. No big deal." One guy was thoroughly impressed by the display of manhood, "it was like seeing Clint Eastwood, but in hockey," he said. And yes, Witt played tonight. Click here for more details on this crazy story.
See Wile E., you're not the only guy who bounces back from physical abuse!
In case you missed it, this is too good to skip. It seems Casanova may have a new rival. Some guy bedded his wife in August and was so good she forgot where the hell she was and what was going on. The woman thought Bill Clinton was president and was rushed to the hospital. Apparently there's some intense scientific explanation for the triggered brain response she endured, but clearly the bar has been set higher for the male population of the United States.
Bet Wile E. Coyote has never done that to a she-wolf.
Hockey again, but this one is just too crazy to miss. Last night the Florida Panthers, in the midst of a four game losing streak, played the Atlanta Thrashers. In the first period Thrasher star Ilya Kovalchuk scored a goal on Florida goalie Tomas Vokoun. Florida defenseman Keith Ballard, obviously frustrated decided to smash his stick against the iron goal post, not an uncommon act by hockey players. Only he missed the goal post. And hit his own teammate, Vokoun square on the head. Vokoun crumpled to the ice and was stretchered off. He was taken to a local hospital and only has an ear laceration, but it could have been a lot worse. Talk about friendly fire. Think the Panthers might talk to Ballard about anger management?
You have to see it to believe it:
See Wile E., at least its not your friends beating you up!
We'll start with Wile E.'s favorite sport, hockey.
This week Ottawa Senators starting goalie Pascal Leclaire was hurt; only he wasn't starting at the time. No Leclaire had the night off and was watching teammate Brian Elliot play his position, but an errant puck fractured Leclaire's cheekbone. He'll be out several weeks. Shoulda played Pascal! Click For More
Here at Wile E. Coyote Isn't Alone our goal is to show Road Runner's whipping boy that freak injuries happen to everyone. Our philosophy is that getting hurt isn’t fun, but it happens to everyone. It’s always painful and sad to see someone get injured but it’s also impossible to go through life without acquiring a few bruises and broken bones along the way as Wile E. knows. Freak injuries are a part of life. I’ve managed to get my thumb stuck in a conveyor belt at a grocery store, had my pinky sliced by an errant ice skate, and zipped my eye in a pullover fleece. None of those were fun at the time, but everybody who hears those stories derives some humor from them.
You’ll find nothing morbid here, no Final Destination shit, nothing to do with death. And please understand that we wish no harm on anyone, except Road Runner, and send our sincerest sympathies and wishes for speedy recoveries to anyone featured on this site. But we have to admit, freak injuries are often pretty funny. For witnesses and people who get to hear the hilarious stories after, that is. But heck, even many of the unfortunate victims are able to find humor in their misfortunes. Here, we’ll keep you up to date on the most outrageous and comical injuries and mishaps that happen every day to people just like you and me. But try to contain your laughter as you read; plenty of people have gotten hurt doing just that.
Wile E. Coyote is the king of freak injuries, but we want to show Road Runner's nemesis that he isn't the only one getting hurt in ridiculous ways. Don't worry Wile E., you'll soon find out you're not alone.
