Aviation Gags

Thursday, September 19, 2019 at 02:23 PM ET

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"He reverses the process—back to the seaplane, back to New York and is back in his apartment when the phone rings. He croaks, “Hello?” and is devastated to learn that in his absence there has been another murder." Philippe Lechein

Key Takeaways:

The article critiques the choices for Mount Rushmore, suggesting vibrant, joyful figures like aviator Pancho Barnes better embody a spirit worthy of admiration than solemn historical leaders.
It celebrates Barnes's zest for life and aviation, positioning her and her "Happy Bottom Riding Club" as symbols of a more authentic, adventurous spirit.
This theme is further illustrated through three humorous aviation-themed anecdotes: a pilot's pranked biplane, an elaborate and terrifying movie stunt, and a theatrical wit's use of a seaplane for a game of "Murder."

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Our United States government, in a fit of misguided zeal, defaced the sacred Black Hills of South Dakota with the likenesses of four politicians—one of them remembered today, among other things, as the inspiration of a plush toy.