In the event of an extraterrestrial sighting, the confirmation has to come from either the British Prime Minister or the US President, who will confirm that their respective air forces have spotted and recorded this current and intelligent life in the sky.
... and he only got odds of 1000-1 ?
Even to one as sceptical as myself on the subject, it's clear that if an extraterrestrial sighting is ever confirmed, the British Prime Minister or the US President will confirm this only once Satan has sat down at the end of his speech declaring the opening of the Winter Olympics.
Even to one as sceptical as myself on the subject, it's clear that if an extraterrestrial sighting is ever confirmed, the British Prime Minister or the US President will confirm this only once Satan has sat down at the end of his speech declaring the opening of the Winter Olympics.
They have declassified the UFO files within the last few weeks too so what are they frightened of. They should pay the bloke out.
They have declassified the UFO files within the last few weeks too so what are they frightened of. They should pay the bloke out.
The trouble with the bet is that, if what's written on the slip is the sole definition, it's one that's impossible to win. If the object were to be confirmed as a space vehicle of extraterrestrial origin, wouldn't it then become an identified flying object and so ineligible to win?
Apparently, recent crop circles have indicated that full extraterrestrial contact will take place at the Olympic site tomorrow, and that's the reason they've got so many soldiers, missile launchers, battleships etc etc.
The trouble with the bet is that, if what's written on the slip is the sole definition, it's one that's impossible to win. If the object were to be confirmed as a space vehicle of extraterrestrial origin, wouldn't it then become an identified flying object and so ineligible to win?
In a word. Yes
I wonder how much was actually wagered on this and what the liability is.
I've no doubt your right though and the bookies find a way not to pay out. the one you quoted is a good get out clause and it wouldn't surprise me if they knew this when they convinced the punter to word it that way;)
I wonder how much was actually wagered on this and what the liability is.
I've no doubt your right though and the bookies find a way not to pay out. the one you quoted is a good get out clause and it wouldn't surprise me if they knew this when they convinced the punter to word it that way;)
£1, apparently.
And I spoke too soon. The bet was actually for a flying saucer to appear over the stadium.
Which still leaces plenty of get-out clauses - any of the other popular "UFO" forms (flying cigars, triangles, fiery wheels) could be disqualified, as could an object a mile or two to the north of the stadium rather than overhead.
But was it really worth the hassle (to William Hill) for the sake of a quid?
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The Typhoon's no slouch when it comes to aerobatics
http://www.raf.mod.uk/typhoondisplay/features/news.cfm?storyid=6E7903D0-5056-A318-A8A5E3F5BAC3607D
... and he only got odds of 1000-1 ?
Even to one as sceptical as myself on the subject, it's clear that if an extraterrestrial sighting is ever confirmed, the British Prime Minister or the US President will confirm this only once Satan has sat down at the end of his speech declaring the opening of the Winter Olympics.
They have declassified the UFO files within the last few weeks too so what are they frightened of. They should pay the bloke out.
The trouble with the bet is that, if what's written on the slip is the sole definition, it's one that's impossible to win. If the object were to be confirmed as a space vehicle of extraterrestrial origin, wouldn't it then become an identified flying object and so ineligible to win?
Always is!
In a word. Yes
I wonder how much was actually wagered on this and what the liability is.
I've no doubt your right though and the bookies find a way not to pay out. the one you quoted is a good get out clause and it wouldn't surprise me if they knew this when they convinced the punter to word it that way;)
To be fair, I'd quickly re-establish contact if I looked out of the window and saw a fully armed Typhoon trailing me.
£1, apparently.
And I spoke too soon. The bet was actually for a flying saucer to appear over the stadium.
Which still leaces plenty of get-out clauses - any of the other popular "UFO" forms (flying cigars, triangles, fiery wheels) could be disqualified, as could an object a mile or two to the north of the stadium rather than overhead.
But was it really worth the hassle (to William Hill) for the sake of a quid?
I haven't seen them since the days when Robin Hood Airport was RAF Finningley, and they still had the A4s.
It's certainly the kind of thing that would wake you up!