# Slowest disaster ever? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [April 30, 2010, 5:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258 "2010-04-30T05:18:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/141 "2010-05-20T10:43:46Z")
I can’t believe how long it is taking for them to fix this problem… shows how bad of an idea drilling for oil in the ocean really is. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 10:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/142 "2010-05-20T10:55:47Z")
Ha… there’s a difference between injecting mud into the well and just dumping it out of a boat at the surface. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/143 "2010-05-20T11:02:19Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > Ha… there’s a difference between injecting mud into the well and just dumping it out of a boat at the surface. 🙂 shut up, no there is not lol this man is clearly a brilliant engineer ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 11:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/144 "2010-05-20T11:11:08Z")
> [@Clean Baldy](#): > > The new solution is “to dump mud on it” on Sunday. Quoted as my idea below :tup: Let’s hope it works… > > [BP: Oil leak could be stopped by next week - CNN.com](http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/05/20/gulf.oil.spill/index.html?hpt=T1) > > _“BP on Sunday will attempt to plug the ruptured oil well. In the “top kill” procedure, a large amount of heavy “mud” – a fluid used as a lubricant and counterweight in drilling operations – will be inserted into the well bore. If that succeeds, the well will be cemented shut, officials said.”_ God you are such a moron, lol. ---
**Author:** ![mechanicalmadness](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mechanicalmadness/32/5022_2.png) [@mechanicalmadness](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mechanicalmadness)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 5:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/145 "2010-05-20T17:41:18Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > What did Nostraldamas say about this disaster? Anything? :gotme: lol Actually i do recall reading something a few years back that mentioned that Nostradamus said there would be a huge fire in the gulf or some shit like that. Could be wrong though. But hell if they decide to have a huge bon fire in th emiddle of the gulf then we will know right? ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2010, 7:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/146 "2010-05-20T19:23:01Z")
Yeah it definitely feels like the worlds going to hell! ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2010, 8:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/147 "2010-05-25T08:47:58Z")
> **[Aquarium Will Probably Want To Find New Sponsor For This Exhibit](https://consumerist.com/2010/05/25/aquarium-will-probably-want-to-find-new-sponsors-for-this-exhibit/)** > > Or not, if they enjoy being famous on the internet. \[via Reddit\] Ironic win. ![http://consumerist.com/5-25-2010%2011-01-27%20AM.jpg](http://consumerist.com/5-25-2010%2011-01-27%20AM.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2010, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/148 "2010-05-25T11:35:01Z")
^ Good post from there… “I really do not see the problem. BP has drilled over 5000 wells with nary a mishap. Yes, the gulf spill is serious and toxic. However, blame the environ-wackos for forcing BP to drill 50 miles off shore in 5000 feet of water. If the blowout had happen closer in the spill would have been contained rather quickly.” ---
**Author:** ![66impalass](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/66impalass/32/7429_2.png) [@66impalass](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/66impalass)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2010, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/149 "2010-05-25T13:04:22Z")
I am pissed, my half-price oyster Wednesdays have gone up in price… ---
**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 9:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/150 "2010-05-27T09:24:46Z")
STOPPED google it! ---
**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 9:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/151 "2010-05-27T09:59:13Z")
Did you guys realize that there was a similar incident back in 1979 that was 2 miles down and was spewing for 7 months before they had to resort to drilling relief wells, as they planned this time as well? I didn’t know until this morning… ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/152 "2010-05-27T10:04:11Z")
They have to wait until Obama gets there for the photo op before they make it official. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/153 "2010-05-27T10:42:17Z")
they confirmed that the top kill worked completely? ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 10:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/154 "2010-05-27T10:46:06Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > they confirmed that the top kill worked completely? No, LA Times was reporting it but apparently they’re wrong. [http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/05/26/bp-says-effort-plug-spill-going-planned/](http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/05/26/bp-says-effort-plug-spill-going-planned/) > Coast Guard Lt. Commander Tony Russell said Thursday reports that Admiral Thad Allen, who is overseeing the operation, had called the procedure a success were incorrect. He said Allen said that the flow of mud was stopping some of the oil and gas but had a ways to go before it proved successful. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 10:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/155 "2010-05-27T10:49:50Z")
thanks, couldn’t see anything on CNN that said it was a success so I was wondering. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/156 "2010-05-27T12:58:22Z")
Today Obama said it was his responsibility, gee just when it looks like they have it ifxed and he is going there. God I hate that d-bag more everyday. ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [May 27, 2010, 1:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/157 "2010-05-27T13:23:28Z")
lol: [http://art.yale.edu/Home](http://art.yale.edu/Home) I \<3 wiki ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2010, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/158 "2010-05-28T06:35:15Z")
So I was watching some news conference and the big question of the day was, “what happens when a hurricane encounters a huge oil slick?” Expert 1: The dark oil will collect more heat and make the hurricane stronger. Expert 2: The oil will prevent the hurricane from drawing up as much moisture which will weaken the hurricane. Government official: :bloated: “Ok, so we’ll go with no fucking idea. What about what happens to the oil?” Expert 1: The oil will be agitated and it will accelerate it’s natural decomposition. Expert 2: The oil will stay intact and be forced below the surface, killing more little fishes. Expert 3: The oil will be picked up and forced inland with the surge. Government official: 🖕 ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2010, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/159 "2010-05-28T06:39:01Z")
LOL ---
**Author:** ![Bigairskier1580](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bigairskier1580/32/7612_2.png) [@Bigairskier1580](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bigairskier1580)\ **Post date:** [May 28, 2010, 6:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258/160 "2010-05-28T06:54:37Z")
> [@JayS](#): > > So I was watching some news conference and the big question of the day was, “what happens when a hurricane encounters a huge oil slick?” > > Expert 1: The dark oil will collect more heat and make the hurricane strong. > > Expert 2: The oil will prevent the hurricane from drawing up as much moisture which will weaken the hurricane. > > Government official: :bloated: “Ok, so we’ll go with no fucking idea. What about what happens to the oil?” > > Expert 1: The oil will be agitated and it will accelerate it’s natural decomposition. > > Expert 2: The oil will stay intact and be forced below the surface, killing more little fishes. > > Expert 3: The oil will be picked up and forced inland with the surge. > > Government official: 🖕 Haha, I’d say that it is safe to assume that they don’t have the SLIGHTEST idea of what would happen. They are just throwing shit at a wall and hoping something sticks. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258.md?page=7) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/slowest-disaster-ever/154258.md?page=9)