Louie The Lightning Bug

DarkestPhoenix · 10-25-07, 12:26 AM

"Hi. Louie the Lightning Bug, here.

"Now, Lightning Bugs are experts, see,
On safety and electricity.
And one thing's for sure, and I oughta know,
You never fly your kites where power lines go!"

"You never fly your kites where power lines go!"

"Now, if you're looking for a tree to climb...
You never climb trees near power lines!"

"You never climb trees near power lines...you never climb trees near power lines!"

"Play it smart, little buddy! You've gotta play it safe around the power lines, you gotta play it safe around the power lines!"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hlkh0klcGA

Bronkster · 10-25-07, 12:40 AM

cardsfan111 · 10-25-07, 12:53 AM

^Did not expect to see this in the Louie the Lightning Bug thread...

Trying...to...erase...from....my....memory....

jonw9 · 10-25-07, 07:12 AM

Saw those all the time here. I thought he was a local mascot for the power company. They have a suit for parades and such.

I guess it is a national thing.

Mopower · 10-25-07, 08:22 AM

I think this whole kids climbing tree's thing is a myth. I've never seen a kid climb a three. Ever.

4KRG · 10-25-07, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mopower

I think this whole kids climbing tree's thing is a myth. I've never seen a kid climb a three. Ever.

Today's kids are too scared to climb trees, or they would rather climb a tree in a video game because it's easier

Tommy_Harn · 10-25-07, 09:16 AM

"When the sign says 'danger', the sign means 'scram'
and those High Voltage signs mean move on, move on man!"

Mrs. Danger · 10-25-07, 09:21 AM

I remember him!

Too bad he didn't also warn kids about playing on the roof near power lines.

Mopower · 10-25-07, 09:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrs. Danger

I remember him!

Too bad he didn't also warn kids about playing on the roof near power lines.

First trees? Kids playing on roofs? Now I've heard everything.

ytrez · 10-25-07, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bronkster

Color me confused.

Kittydreamer · 10-25-07, 09:49 AM

That's it, I'm getting coffee. BBL

Minor Threat · 10-25-07, 09:54 AM

We had a clip of "Mike - the tree climbing expert" who warned us to "never climb trees near overhead lines because they were dangerous - they may even kill you".....

Numanoid · 10-25-07, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mopower

I've never seen a kid climb a three.

Is that some kind of sex thing?

The Bus · 10-25-07, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mopower

I think this whole kids climbing tree's thing is a myth. I've never seen a kid climb a three. Ever.

The problem is that most trees around here suck. Tropical trees are much easier and more fun to climb.

For example, a mango tree is much easier and more fun to climb than birch.

DarkestPhoenix · 10-25-07, 08:55 PM

I climbed a lot of trees as a kid. Maples are the best to climb, or oaks, but I understand why they wouldn't climb much in the south...it's all a bunch of pine, which is impossible to scramble onto.

Deciduous like a mother!

I found out Louie's not only national, but international. Go figure.

Mopower · 10-25-07, 09:43 PM

Here's the tree climbing son of a bitch.

10-25-07, 12:26 AM	#1
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10-25-07, 07:12 AM	#4
jonw9 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: On the banks of the Red Cedar Posts: 9,861	Saw those all the time here. I thought he was a local mascot for the power company. They have a suit for parades and such. I guess it is a national thing. __________________ "Damn straight! Today the mad scientist can't get a doomsday device, tomorrow it's the mad grad student! Where will it end?!" - Professor Hubert Farnsworth

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Tommy_Harn DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Western NY Posts: 2,174	"When the sign says 'danger', the sign means 'scram' and those High Voltage signs mean move on, move on man!" __________________ "I have just shot the President. I shot him several times as I wished him to go as easily as possible. His death was a political necessity. I am a lawyer, theologian, and politician. I am going to the jail. Please order out your troops and take possession of the jail at once." Charles Guiteau, in a letter to General William Sherman in 1881.

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Minor Threat DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: - Flex your head - Posts: 13,580	We had a clip of "Mike - the tree climbing expert" who warned us to "never climb trees near overhead lines because they were dangerous - they may even kill you"..... __________________ "I think they go by username, so you're probably not a very high priority at the moment." - dork "Kansas chokes every year. I don't see why this year will be any different. Go Davidson." - Michael Corvin - Kansas University 2008 National Champions!!!!!

10-25-07, 12:53 AM	#3
cardsfan111 DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 11,368	^Did not expect to see this in the Louie the Lightning Bug thread... Trying...to...erase...from....my....memory....

10-25-07, 08:22 AM	#5
Mopower DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Janitor's closet in Kinnick Stadium Posts: 15,717	I think this whole kids climbing tree's thing is a myth. I've never seen a kid climb a three. Ever.

10-25-07, 09:21 AM	#8
Mrs. Danger Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: With Nick Danger Posts: 15,192	I remember him! Too bad he didn't also warn kids about playing on the roof near power lines.

10-25-07, 08:55 PM	#15
DarkestPhoenix DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Cradle Of Life.....And Death Posts: 4,907	I climbed a lot of trees as a kid. Maples are the best to climb, or oaks, but I understand why they wouldn't climb much in the south...it's all a bunch of pine, which is impossible to scramble onto. Deciduous like a mother! I found out Louie's not only national, but international. Go figure. __________________ High School's most likely to be paid to party with others! ~ Gunshy Minor Threat Announced: You've got my vote for literary genius of the year! Derrich's POV: The guy has problems...sounds like a crazy person who follows someone around all the time. The brizz Opinion: You are a remarkably unlikeable person with a mean streak that is really unsettling. DVDSpot Visit the Legend at: www.darkestphoenix.com

10-25-07, 09:43 PM	#16
Mopower DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Janitor's closet in Kinnick Stadium Posts: 15,717	Here's the tree climbing son of a bitch.