The Metropolis

Economy now so screwed it's threatening world record frisbee throwing attempts

Mike Pollitt | Thursday 29 September, 2011 10:30

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Oh, you think, this event in Bow sounds fun. But then you read the small print:

“Bring your own flying disc”

Whoa whoa whoa. BYOFD? I’m pretty sure contestants on Record Breakers never had to Bring Their Own Flying Discs. These budget cuts are everywhere. Perhaps this global economic apocalyspe is more serious than we first thought.

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