26 July 2010 - ballistic missile quiz

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According to traditional definitions, “ballistic” means out of control and “missile” means you usually miss. Only poor countries still use that kind. What’s a better name?

A. Furious Hittite.
B. Conoidal kablooeymaker.
C. Bawling missive, for those who believe in the message-sending theory of warfare.
D. Hey, Lemme Launch the Next One.

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