actually...alot of them won't be, considering several were intentionally STARTING fights, or hitting people at random.Greatjusticeman said:
Vancouver Rioting?
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Whew, got worried there for a second, thought that Bioware was based in Vancouver, then remembered it was Edmonton.
I was caught in the middle of the whole thing. Saw several cars get tipped and one get torched. My friend also got pegged in the face with a beer bottle.
We got out of there before the tear gas or the looting though.
We got out of there before the tear gas or the looting though.
If I lived in Vancouver I'd riot as well. Two shutout games in the playoffs? Plus the Canucks almost doubled the number of shots taken in game 7, and still lose 4-0? That's just some poor playing right there. Oh yeah, add to that Vancouver has yet to win a cup, and don't forget the alcohol! Yay alcohol!
Ugh. I live in Vancouver, and I'd just like to say I am truly disgusted with some of the people in my city.
I didn't go downtown today, I went to see it at the Surrey Central screen, and it wasn't that bad. We lost, OK. But, there ... Do you people know how bad it was? At least 10 people died. They pushed one Boston fan over an overpass and he died. I don't know if I'm just young or not because this is my first city riot ... but this is sickening. Killing human beings? I understand, I'm a fan of the Canucks too. But when you get down to it ... IT'S A GAME! A bloody game. No one deserves to die over it. The original HBC, the National Post, the Chapters, London Drugs, everything was on fire. People were looting TVs from the Best Buy. Why. I don't understand why some people would do this.
If my parents would allow me, I would be downtown tomorrow cleaning up this terrible mess.
I didn't go downtown today, I went to see it at the Surrey Central screen, and it wasn't that bad. We lost, OK. But, there ... Do you people know how bad it was? At least 10 people died. They pushed one Boston fan over an overpass and he died. I don't know if I'm just young or not because this is my first city riot ... but this is sickening. Killing human beings? I understand, I'm a fan of the Canucks too. But when you get down to it ... IT'S A GAME! A bloody game. No one deserves to die over it. The original HBC, the National Post, the Chapters, London Drugs, everything was on fire. People were looting TVs from the Best Buy. Why. I don't understand why some people would do this.
If my parents would allow me, I would be downtown tomorrow cleaning up this terrible mess.
Jeez are they all drunk? Look at them, posing in front of burning cars, with their faces clearly visible - they're none too bright that's for sure.
They look and act like barbarians. Or 5 year old kids with adult bodies. Seriously, they're acting like animals, unable to control their emotions. I have only pity for these people. Pity and disgust.
They look and act like barbarians. Or 5 year old kids with adult bodies. Seriously, they're acting like animals, unable to control their emotions. I have only pity for these people. Pity and disgust.
But our horses dont carry the ammunition!!Fishehh said:
Yeah it's a really sad thing to see. Goddamn Vancouver lol they seem to be fond of leveling their own city.
The sad part is that there are riots going on all over the world. Greece has a crumbling economy and a terrible government, other countries are fighting for their freedom and what does Vancouver riot about? Their team lost a trophy.... in hockey. =_= much shame, do I feel.
AMMO Kid said:
He was referring to a few years ago when the Flames lost in the exact same situation, 7th game Cup final.
I was kinda proud of that actually, there was a parade for the Flames despite them losing and everyone was extremely supportive. During that brief stretch was one of the very few times I've ever payed any close attention to hockey and also one of the few times I've ever been proud to live in Calgary, go figure.
Yeah it was just an ugly series, with lowlights on both teams. I'm looking forward to seeing both teams play each other next year. That's why I love the playoffs, so much bad blood is created every year that it always ensures the NHL is freshWakikifudge said:
It is a true shame. The unfortunate truth is that in any major city with that many people there is always going to be a contingent that shows up just for an excuse to start shit.
The fact is that if you are a true Canadian hockey fan, you realize there were more Canadians on the Bruins team this year than the Canucks for starters, but how terrible for Lucic! The guy was born and raised in Vancouver and just won a cup in his hometown! ...and they riot.
The fact is that if you are a true Canadian hockey fan, you realize there were more Canadians on the Bruins team this year than the Canucks for starters, but how terrible for Lucic! The guy was born and raised in Vancouver and just won a cup in his hometown! ...and they riot.