• Neil@lemmy.mlEnglish
    321·
    6 months ago

    Back when this was made like 5 years ago, you might get away with that. Today? I wouldn’t point a sharpie at someone.

    • mob@sopuli.xyzEnglish
      6·
      6 months ago

      I’m not sure the acceptance of gun pointing has changed that much since 2019?

      I think costume and location are the bigger factors.

    • XIIIesq@lemmy.worldEnglish
      262·
      6 months ago

      Imagine living in a country where “good way to get shot” is a normal turn of phrase and not absolutely appalling.

    • BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      102·
      6 months ago

      Or run over in the rest of the world. I might not have a gun, but I do have a right foot and a gas pedal.

      • XIIIesq@lemmy.worldEnglish
        102·
        6 months ago

        Almost the entire rest of the world would automatically assume it’s a fake gun and enjoy the well known and well made costume.

        It’s pretty much only America where “LETHAL FORCE IS NOW MY ONLY OPTION” is a normal line of thought.

        • BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          31·
          6 months ago

          I don’t want to use deadly force, but if you’re coming at me with a gun, demanding cash? Then I’ll try to get away, and if you’re standing in front of the car, then I can’t guarantee that I’ll be able to avoid you.

            • BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
              1·
              6 months ago

              I’m not saying that I would be aiming at the guy, but I could understand if somebody was going to floor it to escape the possibility of a car jacking or murder attempt.

            • Maalus@lemmy.worldEnglish
              11·
              6 months ago

              With an airsoft gun, since it has a red tip. Maybe he shouldn’t point it at a person, but still - people are too sensitive.

        • Bondrewd@lemmy.worldEnglish
          34·
          6 months ago

          video about guy threatening with fake gun gets his change

          US is so triggerhappy, no other country will have the same

          You are trying way too hard brother. Calm down. Its not that you dont know shit, but you dont care to make sensibly nuanced statements.

    • Just_Pizza_Crust@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      6 months ago

      Street performers treat audience members differently. I bet he keeps the toy gun holstered for randos, however once someone’s entertained by the bit and recording, he can make a robbery joke.