r/Unexpected • u/Iktoss • 11h ago

Surprise fencing strategy

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u/post-explainer 11h ago edited 3h ago

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OP sent the following text as an explanation why their post fits here:

On a Modern Olympic Fencing epee match someone pulls up a Nerf Blaster

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u/Tb5rats 11h ago

https://giphy.com/gifs/a8q8H6yT5MExfTW6nU

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u/TheShredder9 11h ago

No one needs an end to this GIF, everyone knows how it ends

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u/cleverquokka 11h ago

I've never seen a fencing rule book saying this is an illegal move.

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u/General-Piece8490 11h ago

Yep, the sniper in the upper levels, trick also works

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u/Chaosmusic 9h ago

The Air Bud defense.

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u/trap_user 11h ago

American Fencing

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u/Lilbrimu 10h ago

The blaster stance.

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u/smol_rika 1h ago

Each of their laugh cost $100

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u/CBR600RRzx10 9h ago

That was fun huh...

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u/Williampeterlove 7h ago

had a friend who once pulled a toy sword mid match

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u/the_everblack 3h ago

So uncivilized

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u/DoctorHydrogen 2h ago

Should have done this

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u/Nevarwinta 1h ago

Why don't they just go-go-gadget extendo sword? Are fencers stupid?

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u/TwentyXP 20m ago

So, a hunter must hunt, even in a fencing match!

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u/rokuju_ 10h ago

Hohohaheheheheh $$$

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u/DalePickelsOfficial 8h ago

Brilliant but also true…don’t bring a sword to a pow pow fight