Fourth Movie-Plot Threat Contest Winner
For this contest, the goal was to:
…to find an existing event somewhere in the industrialized world—Third World events are just too easy—and provide a conspiracy theory to explain how the terrorists were really responsible.
I thought it was straightforward enough but, honestly, I wasn’t very impressed with the submissions. Nothing surprised me with its cleverness. There were scary entries and there were plausible entries, but hardly any were both at the same time. And I was amazed by how many people didn’t bother to read the rules at all, and just submitted movie plot threats.
But, after reading through the entries, I have chosen a winner. It’s HJohn, for his kidnap-blackmail-terrorist connection:
Though recent shooting sprees in churches, nursing homes, and at family outings appear unrelated, a terrifying link has been discovered. All perpetrators had small children who were abducted by terrorists, and perpetrators received a video of their children with hooded terrorists warning that their children would be beheaded if they do not engage in the suicidal rampage. The terror threat level has been raised to red as profiling, known associations, and criminal history are now useless in detecting who will be the next terrorist sniper or airline hijacker. Anyone who loves their children may be a potential terrorist.
Fairly plausible, and definitely scary. Congratulations, HJohn. E-mail me and I’ll get you your fabulous prizes—as soon as I figure out what they are.
For historical purposes: The First Movie-Plot Threat Contest rules and winner. The Second Movie-Plot Threat Contest rules, semifinalists, and winner. The Third Movie-Plot Theat Contest rules, semifinalists, and winner.
Billy • May 12, 2009 7:10 AM
@HJohn:
“Anyone who loves their children may be a potential terrorist.”
Wow! Way to go buddy. That made my morning! I’d rent/download that. Congrats on winning!