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To SHerry wrote on Dec 5, 2007 6:41 PM:

" Did you whine enough that they shut off the comments? You're pathetic. "

What is wrote on Dec 5, 2007 8:20 AM:

" this world coming too? First you can't smoke in public now you can't even spank your own monkey in public. Jeez what are they going to take away next? "

Oh god wrote on Dec 5, 2007 6:30 AM:

" Are you sure he wasn't praying to our lord, Jesus Christ? Different religions pray different ways. I know my parents pray in bed, at least that's what it sounds like. "

getting in on the action wrote on Dec 4, 2007 9:48 AM:

" did the girls see his cash and prizes "

to: Old Lady wrote on Dec 3, 2007 9:07 PM:

" Check the Urban Dictionary. "

Just a reminder wrote on Dec 3, 2007 7:42 PM:

" Just a little reminder to all who take sin so lightly. The Holy God of the universe sees every sin. He will not only judge our wicked deeds, but our wicked thoughts, as well. To God- lust is adultery... and no adulterer will enter the kingdom of heaven, unless he repents. "

To: Wow wrote on Dec 3, 2007 5:53 PM:

" Um...the guy needs a "hooby"? Holy cow you can get that on the trail too? Yikes! "

Lefty Puller from Omaha wrote on Dec 3, 2007 11:21 AM:

" The headline should have read "Two Experience White-knuckle Terror on Trail – Police to Investigate Bushwhacking Incident" "

stinko wrote on Dec 3, 2007 9:17 AM:

" What? This is it? no more jokes..............What will I read in the morning? "

breaking news! wrote on Dec 2, 2007 1:15 PM:

" Authorities are on the lookout for a subject by the name of "Jack Mehoff" for questioning in this matter. Details at 6! (ok that is a joke, pantagraph, you can post it now, Jack Mehoff is a fictional character and no authorities were asked about potential suspects. I've been trying to get this joke posted several times but can only figure since I mention a name, they won't do it, LOL) "

Stinko wrote on Dec 2, 2007 8:42 AM:

" Is this it? No more jokes? This has been the funniest bunch of posts I have ever read. I hope he does it again. "

where??? wrote on Dec 1, 2007 9:08 PM:

" and you call your town NORMAL!!!LMAO anything but. "

Virgin Avenue?? wrote on Dec 1, 2007 8:53 PM:

" didnt that use to be cherry st..? "

ok wrote on Dec 1, 2007 7:50 PM:

" ..but this is, by far, the funniest article I have read on the Pantagraph website...maybe it's the mental image...I can't wait to see some of your comments on this one. Entertain me! " "

The saga goes on ... wrote on Dec 1, 2007 7:07 PM:

" Bravo to Sherry Nevius' (from Danvers) Letter to the Editor in Saturday's hardcopy of the Pantagraph for standing up against the 170 sarcastic online comments about the highly relevant masturbbation story. I totally agree with her observation that all of these writers are uneducated, unconcerned and immature. Sherry, don't you worry, Jesus will punish all of these uneducated sinners. Sherry, I really hope your comment will help all of us not to forget the tragedy that happened on our trail. Please keep sharing your thoughts with us in the future. This is very very important. "

Aww wrote on Dec 1, 2007 5:24 PM:

" Leave em' alone. He just needed to get a 'load' off his mind. "

hmmm.... wrote on Dec 1, 2007 4:58 PM:

" I hoped everything worked out in the end with this guy...... "

hmmm.... wrote on Dec 1, 2007 4:56 PM:

" this guy seems like he's a jerk "

Ladymac wrote on Dec 1, 2007 12:34 PM:

" It just goes to show that some people will do anything for attention!!!!! "

to: Word Choice wrote on Dec 1, 2007 11:18 AM:

" In defense of the Pantagraph, they have an obligation to report news. They reported this in very short format. If they couldn't use ma$sterb8te, what should they have said .."choking the chicken"? The fact that this short blurb is the number one commented upon article tells more about the readership than the newspaper. It might expalin why we have such inferior political leadership, but then, people need fun and diversion, so give it a rest. "

News Flash! wrote on Dec 1, 2007 10:01 AM:

" B/N officials hire Lorena Bobbitt to patrol Constitution Trail in search for the Mad Masterbater. Film at Ten. "

To WC: wrote on Dec 1, 2007 6:04 AM:

" That was very profound and quite funny!!!! "

Late to the party wrote on Dec 1, 2007 2:20 AM:

" I just saw this article and all its comments. The only thing which seems to have been left unsaid after the Jerkying on the Constitution is, " I suppose you can no longer call it Virgin(ia) avenue and he will have to find another avenue to pursue these endevours." "

Cumon wrote on Dec 1, 2007 2:04 AM:

" And on Virginia. That beats all "

lksjdflk wrote on Dec 1, 2007 12:57 AM:

" great man "

What's the charge? wrote on Nov 30, 2007 7:52 PM:

" When they catch the guy, it think he'll be charged with assault with a friendly weapon. Is that a felony? "

Help Him wrote on Nov 30, 2007 7:29 AM:

" Let's pull for this guy. "

Hoopeston wrote on Nov 29, 2007 7:31 PM:

" Was he a corn-jerker by chance? "

Nutty wrote on Nov 29, 2007 10:56 AM:

" This story is nuts! "

Carson Daly wrote on Nov 29, 2007 12:28 AM:

" Quoting : Carson Daly will be the first of the late-night hosts to cross the picket line and go back into production, the Hollywood Reporter reports. Thanks for all the free jokes. Central Illinois! "

It's o.k. wrote on Nov 29, 2007 12:01 AM:

" as long as it doesn't get out of hand "

Mating Call? wrote on Nov 28, 2007 7:08 PM:

" Is that his form of "mating call" for those women? hee hee... "

Richard wrote on Nov 28, 2007 5:08 PM:

" It wasn't me...it was the one armed man! "

To Obviously wrote on Nov 28, 2007 5:06 PM:

" How does this man's actions make us not safe to walk around at night? He wasn't hurting anyone - but himself? "

Saluki2 wrote on Nov 28, 2007 1:37 PM:

" Correction. He Must Have Been Wearing A Cardinals Jersey. "

Ohh you know.. wrote on Nov 28, 2007 1:35 PM:

" This is the best story i've heard in a long time.. I don't understand why people are so mad about this.. But this guy better watch out.. Pee-Wee Herman went to jail for this kind of thing.. Uhh..ohh "

It's wrote on Nov 28, 2007 1:17 PM:

" all fun and games until someone loses a nut! "

Dave wrote on Nov 28, 2007 11:11 AM:

" Nobody mentioned where this occurred. If you remember the mis-spelling on the shirts for Virgina State, the location is quite funny. "

Defense Attorney wrote on Nov 28, 2007 11:10 AM:

" So, ladies, what color shoes was this gentleman wearing? "

Ancient Art? wrote on Nov 27, 2007 11:37 PM:

" Isn't that the ancient art of trying to "win" your potential mate(s)? Like what birds and other animals have been doing for years...[According to the National Geographic] "

Jim Bob wrote on Nov 27, 2007 5:38 PM:

" Virginia Ave.? That's right down the road from the Hospital lol .. Maybe he escaped from there and needs to go back.. "

cool wrote on Nov 27, 2007 2:26 PM:

" i would like to have seen the two girls doing it "

IndySpas wrote on Nov 27, 2007 1:27 PM:

" Where is Lorrena Bobbitt when you need her? "

WOW... wrote on Nov 27, 2007 12:11 PM:

" Glad I wasn't caught when I did the same thing!!! "

JP wrote on Nov 27, 2007 11:19 AM:

" Now would that be considered "off the beaten path" or " 'beaten' on the path"?? "

Maybe he was chewing gum wrote on Nov 27, 2007 10:23 AM:

" and the police misunderstood the women who said he was masticating. "

College wrote on Nov 27, 2007 8:24 AM:

" the man dropped his ipod and when they picked it up it was paused on michael jackson....."Beat it" "

The Bass Slayer wrote on Nov 27, 2007 7:45 AM:

" Fish,cut bait or masterbate.When somone is doing something i dont care to see or hear,i just ignore them.Im glad the "Pantagrip" published this evocative story.It shows just how interested the masses can be aroused to get involved.Maybe they should have their own park,like the skateboarders and the dog owners "

To: Saluki~ wrote on Nov 27, 2007 7:28 AM:

" And if he was? Sounds like he can work it better than you! Jealous? GO CUBS!!! "

This is wrote on Nov 27, 2007 1:32 AM:

" what happens when you remove mandatory prayer from school, girls refuse to be good Samaritans and stop to ask if he needs help! He was just using his head to enjoy his right of pursuit of happiness. "

vox populi wrote on Nov 26, 2007 7:31 PM:

" I bet he gets off, or as they say "beats the rap". "

No... wrote on Nov 26, 2007 6:03 PM:

" I'm pretty sure he was wearing a Yankee's jersey. "

so.................. wrote on Nov 26, 2007 4:53 PM:

" what is wearing a cubs jersey have anything to do with what that nasty man was doing? "

CC wrote on Nov 26, 2007 2:37 PM:

" I fail to see the humor and sexual sarcasm left by over 170 on line readers involving two females who witnessed a man masturbating!!!!!! My concerns are as follows: 1).It is illegal to expose one's genitals in public. 2).Exposing one's self, especially in public can be a sign of a potential rapist or pedophile. 3). It shows a decline in the moral behavior in our society. 4).Many of the comments posted are a real insight of just how immature,unconcerned and uneducated, some readers can be. If this man was not doing anything illegal then why didn't he wait around for the police to show up? Being a female I would have called the police too. "

holler wrote on Nov 26, 2007 1:25 PM:

" honestly, is there anything wrong with that?!?! "

Ben Colder wrote on Nov 26, 2007 1:07 PM:

" HILARIOUS !!!!! But..... WHY is this news? "

starwberry hill wrote on Nov 26, 2007 9:26 AM:

" EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!! was his name HERB!!!! "

Church Lady wrote on Nov 26, 2007 7:55 AM:

" Well, isn't that special? "

saluki wrote on Nov 26, 2007 7:52 AM:

" i bet he was wearing a cubs jersey. "

Global Warming wrote on Nov 26, 2007 7:12 AM:

" Makes us do the craziest things. "

With all... wrote on Nov 25, 2007 3:15 PM:

" ... the assaults on the Constitution these days, I guess he felt he had to "take matters into his own hands". "

What's a hoobie? wrote on Nov 25, 2007 11:09 AM:

" This story was a waste of space. What good does this story do? It's not like we can help identify this man and have him put in jail. So ridiculous. "

RE: "wow wrote on Nov 25, 2007 12:15 AM:" wrote on Nov 25, 2007 9:30 AM:

" Ummm... where can I get one of these "hoobies"? They sound like what I've been searching for my whole life! Do they run on batteries? Is there a kick-start model? Can they be gotten at "Risques" or "Medusa's"? "

to: wow wrote on Nov 25, 2007 9:10 AM:

" I'm assuming you meant "hobby." And it sounds like he DOES have one! "

Khrist almighty... wrote on Nov 25, 2007 3:29 AM:

" I know our trail is nice, but are the views really THAT pretty? "

wow wrote on Nov 25, 2007 12:15 AM:

" to all these people saying this is "okay".....this is not okay, this is wrong....this is public not ur computer at home.....this guys needs a hoobie "

Bothered wrote on Nov 24, 2007 11:00 AM:

" Frankly, I am amazed that the Pantagraph allowed most of these off-color and some even borderline obscene comments to be posted. There is nothing funny about someone masturbating in a public area used by families. Young people read these forums too and it is just poor taste to make these comments. "

Free Country.. wrote on Nov 24, 2007 8:56 AM:

" America is a free country!!!!!! "

He was wrote on Nov 24, 2007 8:53 AM:

" Practicing to be a Master Baster for thanksgiving. "

to BN Republican wrote on Nov 24, 2007 4:18 AM:

" Got a feeling your moronic bible thumping was serious. Id rather have 100 guys doing the deed on the trail than have people like you live in the community. You disgust me. "

MicKerDen wrote on Nov 23, 2007 6:26 PM:

" Now how did he pull that off??? Think he is there again doing it?? Prolly not, might get frost bitten!! "

Well wrote on Nov 23, 2007 5:26 PM:

" I know alot of people get off on using the trail but this ridiculous. "

SARGE wrote on Nov 23, 2007 2:27 PM:

" IF THIS HAPPENED AT 6PM, I WOULD THINK IT WOULD HAVE BEEN DARK OUT, SO DID THE TWO WOMEN USE FLASHLIGHTS TO SEE ALL THIS THE GUY WAS DOING??? THEY HAD TO HAVE ENERGIZERS , LIKE THEY SAY THEY KEEP GOING AND GOING "

WC wrote on Nov 23, 2007 12:28 PM:

" Oh give the guy a break!!! He was just exercising his Constitutional Rights...Freedom of Reach. "

Howard Says wrote on Nov 23, 2007 12:25 PM:

" He is starring in The Nutcracker Suite Dec 15th, You must come and see him "

i am not humerous wrote on Nov 23, 2007 11:57 AM:

" glad to see normal people have a great sense of humor. I salute you! "

Bruiser wrote on Nov 23, 2007 11:52 AM:

" He probably got tired of poking around in the bush(es). "

Come on people wrote on Nov 23, 2007 11:02 AM:

" Give the guy a break, he was just taking a load off. "

dc wrote on Nov 23, 2007 10:11 AM:

" Virginia Avenue? At least it wasen't "va-jj" ave. "

j wrote on Nov 22, 2007 10:43 PM:

" there is nothing wrong with masturbating im sure there are alot of guys out there that who like to look women while doing and most women arent aware of it but there is nothing wrong with it leave the poor guy alone cmon grow up people "

Pantagraph... wrote on Nov 22, 2007 9:44 PM:

" Spank you very much! "

No turkey for Thanksgiving wrote on Nov 22, 2007 9:40 PM:

" This guy was serving up pulled pork instead! "

Funny Man wrote on Nov 22, 2007 7:40 PM:

" Some of the funniest comments I have ever read. Thanks for making me laugh. "

Should have gone to Tokyo Spa wrote on Nov 22, 2007 7:20 PM:

" They take a hands-on approach to this type of behavior. "

if caught wrote on Nov 22, 2007 5:36 PM:

" I'm sure he could find a good lawyer to get him off. Also this seems to be a (wee)knee jerk(ing) reaction. He probably was just doing the white knuckle shuffle. "

Okay: wrote on Nov 22, 2007 4:20 PM:

" Lets get a grip people! "

Just wanted to say: wrote on Nov 22, 2007 3:51 PM:

" Happy Yanksgiving! "

Hey Pantagraph wrote on Nov 22, 2007 12:03 PM:

" I saw a homeless guy pooping in a pickle jar in the alley behind my apartment. Will you print my story too? "

Topiary wrote on Nov 22, 2007 11:58 AM:

" I love to read stories with a "happy ending". "

I was just stuffing my turkey... wrote on Nov 22, 2007 11:35 AM:

" when I took a break to read the paper. Whoa! Consitution Trail, huh? Oh- that reminds me- my turkey awaits... my giblets are almost done! "

Old Lady wrote on Nov 22, 2007 11:16 AM:

" Execuse me, but I don't understand all the shorthand words in caps. ZAGATS, LMAO, OMG What do the letters stand for? What do they mean? Please enlighten. "

Please save the trail !!! wrote on Nov 22, 2007 10:51 AM:

" While I can perfectly understand that the poster "unbearable tragedy ..on Nov 22, 2007 7:59 AM" suggested "....the city will tear down the entire trail ", I believe that our community would suffer if this will be the city's reaction to this recent horrible event. To find a compromise, would it be possible to either divide up the trail into small "masturbbation areas" (similarly to nudists' beaches)? Or simple warning signs could be placed close to the Virginia Ave. portion of the trail where could masturbbators might cross the trail? How about a simply sign "Masturbbation - not in our town"? I think this would help. "

Too Funny wrote on Nov 22, 2007 10:16 AM:

" Was he "Trimming his Turkey"? A Thanksgiving Tradition?? Hope nobody chops off his head!!! "

I Was wrote on Nov 22, 2007 9:01 AM:

" Walking constitution trail the other night and saw someone choking a chicken! "

Hans SOLO wrote on Nov 22, 2007 8:37 AM:

" it was dark, maybe he was just leaving a trail so he could find his way home. maybe he was trying to start a fire, maybe he was erecting his deer stand, or possibly feeding the squirrels. Why do these women just asume he was waxing his surfboard. There are many things this could be confused with. Were they close enough to help. Maybe we should rename the trail in his honor, how about the "Leave your trail trail" I've seen worse in the woods at night "

unbearable tragedy .. wrote on Nov 22, 2007 7:59 AM:

" What an unimaginable crime to human mankind has happened on our own Constitution Trail? The entire Normal/Bloomington will never be the same. How could a caring and loving God allow this to happen? My wife and my children are still under shock and our Thanksgiving is ruined. Will we ever be able to put foot on a public sidewalk? I hope they find this "animal" soon and give him the death penalty! I can only hope the city will tear down the entire trail to make sure this will never never happen again. A truly caring citizen ... "

Bloomington Fire Dept wrote on Nov 22, 2007 7:05 AM:

" With the trail being used so much by hikers, bikers, joggers, etc, it's surprising that this fellow had a chance to pull ahead. "

Stretch Cunningham wrote on Nov 22, 2007 4:41 AM:

" If he was scolding the women from a sailboat, we could call him the masted berator! "

well... wrote on Nov 22, 2007 4:10 AM:

" disturbing and unacceptable behavior...? sure. the guy obviously has some psychological problems, and he needs help since this is extremely antisocial conduct. but what is notifying the police going to accomplish...other than getting this story published in the local paper...? actually, uh... thanks, girls! this story made me giggle :) "

RG wrote on Nov 22, 2007 1:17 AM:

" Did he have time to finish? "

m wrote on Nov 22, 2007 1:15 AM:

" I think this very funny although I problay would have laughed if I had seen that. Well whatever this man was thinking it must have been very interesting lol. "

bn democrat wrote on Nov 21, 2007 10:40 PM:

" Far out man, I mean he was just, like, expressing his opinion. this town is so uptight ! "

Ha! wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:42 PM:

" I couldn't believe all of the comments showing for this ridickulous article put in the Pantagraph! "

I love ya porky and Bulah!!! wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:23 PM:

" Ya just made my turkey day!!! "

OMG wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:15 PM:

" I cant believe they havent turned off the coments yet! These are hilarious. Maybe the fire dept should have hosed him down. "

Dave wrote on Nov 21, 2007 6:09 PM:

" I cant smoke in the bars and now it looks like I cant masterbate on the trail. "

Oh man wrote on Nov 21, 2007 4:17 PM:

" I almost died laughing reading this article. I can't believe anyone's trying to post serious comments about this "

Beula Balbricker .............. wrote on Nov 21, 2007 3:58 PM:

" Put them in a line up........... i will pick the right one.............. "

Well I Was Always Told wrote on Nov 21, 2007 3:16 PM:

" if you cant join them, beat them. "

To: BN Republican wrote on Nov 21, 2007 3:08 PM:

" Was that supposed to be satire? You need to know your subject before you can do satire about it. "

Spunky wrote on Nov 21, 2007 3:04 PM:

" Must have been hiding behind his twig and berries! "

to bn republican wrote on Nov 21, 2007 3:02 PM:

" "this is why people would join the preist hood or military"? ? are you kidding me,. . .. we see where that will get you. sounds like you need to take a walk down the trail and get a load off! "

To: Just Wondering wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:58 PM:

" Nope, the reaction would've been GREAT! We would've named a holiday after her!! "

Just Wonderin' wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:50 PM:

" What if a woman had been doing that on the trail? would the reaction be the same? "

still laughing wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:49 PM:

" These are the funniest comments I have ever seen!!! Keep it up!!! "

SBSOB wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:48 PM:

" GS at it again "

Tommy Boy Rules! wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:44 PM:

" He must have been watching spank-travision before his nightly walk... "

Some citizen wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:42 PM:

" Perhaps they should've lent a "helping hand" rather than call the police.. "

He was only drumming wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:38 PM:

" Unfortunately he's not very good at keeping rhythm...he always seems to be a beat off. "

Not again wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:37 PM:

" JASON!!! "

Foley wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:36 PM:

" The women didn't see my face because I was wearing a mask. Also, if they would have stayed they'd realize that I was locked in a heated argument. You all can refer to me as the "Masked Debater". "

AD II wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:33 PM:

" Troll much BN Republican? "

Eric wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:25 PM:

" It was me!!! "

Spud State wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:13 PM:

" I didn't know Senator Craig was in Bloomington-Normal this week "

whats great wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:09 PM:

" about this article is that it is sooo vague and there doesn't seem to be a point to it at all except to notify us of some anonymous chronic ... er... well you know. "

maybe wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:04 PM:

" He was just trying to recalibrate his I-pod. "

Candle-Light Vigil @ 6:00PM wrote on Nov 21, 2007 1:47 PM:

" Shall we all "meat" there tonight and "show our support"? "

Corey Smellmore wrote on Nov 21, 2007 1:46 PM:

" Ahhh, the good old days. Peek-a-boo! "

Well.. wrote on Nov 21, 2007 1:37 PM:

" Sometimes things like this just come up. It's rather uncomfortable to run like that. "

ha wrote on Nov 21, 2007 1:26 PM:

" see what drugs do to you. They make you see things with "

juanito wrote on Nov 21, 2007 1:22 PM:

" Can the ladies describe his face? "

Peter Griffin wrote on Nov 21, 2007 1:18 PM:

" Good thing there wasn't an open fire to roast his nuts. "

M Jackson wrote on Nov 21, 2007 1:18 PM:

" Quit beating this story to death "

Judy Dome suggestion!! wrote on Nov 21, 2007 1:08 PM:

" I think this guy needs to do this at the Judy dome, less chance of being seen since it is empty most the time. "

Pee Wee Herman wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:56 PM:

" What is wrong for taking big jim and the twins out for a breather? "

Townie wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:55 PM:

" Hahahahahahaha!!!! Love it!!! Bummer though, we don't have his name... "

BN Republican wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:54 PM:

" Disgusting. Lock him up for 20 years or more. Its bad enough that he practices the sin of self abuse, but to do it in public? Our society is getting worse and worse. Back in the good old days, men would join the military or the priesthood to avoid the unholy temptations of the flesh. Why couldn't this evildoer at least go home and pray in a cold shower? This is what happens when you take God out of schools. "

Pee Wee Herman wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:31 PM:

" What is wrong for taking big jim and the twins out for a breather? "

Ow! wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:26 PM:

" My mental image from the headline is very painful. It reads like he was rubbing his junk on the asphalt. Wait I guess that would be" Masterbated with the Constitution trail". "

Why wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:22 PM:

" are some people upset about this? It's just boils down to diversity, different strokes for different folks. "

Townie wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:21 PM:

" Hahahahahahaha!!!! Love it!!! Bummer though, we don't have his name... "

I promise. wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:21 PM:

" To my wife...I was at work until after 10pm...I promise!!! "

Well, it was dark... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:15 PM:

" ...and I was wearing all black- I didn't think a soul would see me! "

And the officer then asked: wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:14 PM:

" "Uh ladies- can you describe the uh-... fella?" "

One can only hope wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:13 PM:

" that perhaps there were security cameras mounted in the area! "

Maybe this is the type of wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:13 PM:

" serious journalism it's gonna take to finally surpass the weeks-old goofy stories of gay-bashing that always get the hugest amounts of responses here at this forum! The current one that's been in first place is nearing 300 after almost 2 weeks- this one is at 100 in ONLY 15 MINUTES! "

Lizzy wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:50 AM:

" I hope he cleaned up after himself and didn't litter. "

did he get wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:46 AM:

" to complete his task before they called? "

I want a red rider bb gun with a compass in the stock wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:45 AM:

" "you'll shoot your eye out" "

TO BN Liberal wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:43 AM:

" I am a liberal too, but I do not believe you can just do whatever you want in public. Beat it until it falls off if you want, but do it in your house. "

This guy has wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:43 AM:

" Balls to do a stunt like this... or maybe the women that saw could answer that question "

just why wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:42 AM:

" is this even newsworthy? "

Ya gotta do, wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:42 AM:

" what ya gotta do! "

yucko wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:41 AM:

" I find nothing about this story interesting. Ok dude you've had your 5 minutes of fame. Now go get some help before you hurt someone. Sick, that people cannot control themselves, dark or light outside. "

SPONGE WORTHY wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:39 AM:

" He did not want to get caught in public with a loaded gun. That would be illegal. "

to Obviously wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:34 AM:

" They don't really fall off but was he wearing glasses? I was always told you would go blind. "

Larry wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:29 AM:

" Disgusting! He should use an airport restroom - a much more conservative approach. "

sad wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:28 AM:

" lol, on all this, that guy must feel really stupid. "

Ha wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:23 AM:

" What is wrong with making some knuckle children to take a nice walk on the trail? "

A-Mayo-Nayzed wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:21 AM:

" We need to get this jerk-off the trail. And he needs to get a grip on reality. "

Dinky wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:06 AM:

" No more jacking around on the trail! "

uhm wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:03 AM:

" i don't think it's that funny if children might have been around... "

uhm wrote on Nov 21, 2007 11:03 AM:

" i don't think it's that funny if children might have been around... "

maybe he was cold wrote on Nov 21, 2007 10:59 AM:

" and trying to rub his stick to start a fire! "

Wondering.. wrote on Nov 21, 2007 10:59 AM:

" If he left a trail on the trail. "

At least wrote on Nov 21, 2007 10:58 AM:

" He was courteous enough to warn the women that he was "coming up on your right"...unlike some of those crazy bicyclers going 50 mph "

WOW wrote on Nov 21, 2007 10:57 AM:

" 78 comments over 2 sentences. This was one of the best stories I've read in a while, made me laugh. If the guy that "allegedly" did this is reading this: Thank you! I haven't laughed this hard in a while. "

he must have been... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 10:55 AM:

" listening to Buddy Wackit. "

That's how wrote on Nov 21, 2007 10:54 AM:

" he relaxeds after making pies for the Thanksgiving. He is a master baker. "

Soooo wrote on Nov 21, 2007 10:26 AM:

" Your not supposed to spank it on the Trail....dang...there goes my weekend plans. "

think of the children wrote on Nov 21, 2007 10:23 AM:

" better ban wieners so no one gets hurt. "

AD II wrote on Nov 21, 2007 10:20 AM:

" I guess we can't call that avenue Virginia anymore, huh? "

I thank wrote on Nov 21, 2007 10:15 AM:

" the pantagraph for the story. There are a lot of good blogs out there. Its fun to read them "

Outdoors... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 10:11 AM:

" Was next to that park where they have the "tubeslide"? "

hilarious wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:56 AM:

" What's funny is how many comments this disgusting blurb got. "

outraged! wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:51 AM:

" On the constitution trail!? where does this guy get off... oh nevermind. "

I guess wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:49 AM:

" he had one up on them... "

so tell me sir wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:49 AM:

" who is your favorite Little Rascle, is it Alfa or is it maybe Spanky "

Don't wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:39 AM:

" Argue with the guy. It's obvious he's a master debator. "

Richard... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:38 AM:

" How could you be working on your papers if there over there? Thats an awfully pretty lady out there "

Outdoors... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:36 AM:

" He has been fishing for years...I think that makes him a masterbaiter. "

Pee Wee wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:34 AM:

" Hope he beats the rap like I did. "

Just A Thought... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:33 AM:

" Maybe you all need to allow people with the expertise to take care of this...This person who does this...Especially in public is on the road to being a sexual predator. Maybe you should ask what was he doing out...Maybe he was looking at women or maybe even children...I would be concerned that this may not be where he stops. You can say it funny... And make all the jokes you want but this could be searious. "

Umm.. wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:08 AM:

" Good job Pantagraph on letting us have our fun with your short story! Lots more fun to read everyone else who does comments for free rather then the who ever wrote the article "

Clinton Gal wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:06 AM:

" It must have been 'hard' for them to report this to the cops, hehe... "

Warren... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:04 AM:

" FRANKS & BEANS!!!! FRANKS & BEANS!!!! "

Rub a Dub Dub wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:03 AM:

" Washy Washy, Rinsey Rinsey...Smells like a rose. "

Hey... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:03 AM:

" That guy is just lucky no squirrels tried to steal his nuts.... "

Maybe.... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 9:00 AM:

" Getting caught just wasn't his "stroke" of luck!! "

I'm guessing... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:58 AM:

" The two females that saw him thought he was totally nuts & wacky.... "

By far wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:51 AM:

" This is the funniest blog i have read on here. Thanks for making my day!!! Where did i park my bologna pony.........gotta go "

Clinton Gal wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:44 AM:

" It must have been 'hard' for them to report this to the cops, hehe... "

To: "BN Liberal" wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:43 AM:

" I really hope you're kidding. I don't want to see something disgusting like that...there are lots of "acts" that don't physically harm me but that doesn't mean people should be allowed to do them in public. Have some decency! "

Crybaby wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:33 AM:

" With consummate fear and mild trepidation, I offer the following advice. From " the sort of man who "reads" Playboy". Quitting 'abusing yourself' is much like quitting smoking. It's best to do it all at once. You must go cold 'Turkey'. Or, in this case, cold 'Jerky'. (And don't bother asking me how I know all this.) "

tee wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:32 AM:

" there has been a lot of this over the years, near the retention basin. will uptowns finest get a grip on this before it escalagtes to rape? "

To jeez wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:31 AM:

" He was "

What If: wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:30 AM:

" It was a woman, they would have called the police to disperse the crowd! Lol "

to BN 'Liberal' wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:30 AM:

" Don't you dare start to compare this with homosexuals and the dozens of gay related blogs here in the past 2 weeks..that would be a slippery trail...I mean slope... "

me wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:29 AM:

" At 6PM, it's dark. Did they have a flashlight or was he under a light? You'd have to look pretty hard in the dark I'd think. What a ridiculous waste of time and energy to set this up for print. "

Honest wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:26 AM:

" At least he was up front...it's usually from behind the telescope or a pair of binoculars "

WOW wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:25 AM:

" WHO BROKE THIS STORY! "

I didnt wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:25 AM:

" Know there were monkeys in Normal? WATCH OUT FOR SPANKING MONKEY'S "

Tell me... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:24 AM:

" who in the heck cares!!! I'm sure there are more worthy news articles to take up space in this news paper. "

Informed wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:23 AM:

" I guess the Pantagraph is just giving us a "heads up"! "

and what wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:20 AM:

" kind of trail was he leaving? a Constitution trail? I don't think so. Sicko! "

Obviously~~ wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:19 AM:

" this is a sick man to be doing this in public. As for walking after dark, stop and think, we should be able to walk where we want, when we want, but all it takes is a few to destroy that freedom. This mans thrill wasn't in the act itself, it was watching what others do when being caught doing the act. I always heard that if you do that to often it falls off!! He'll eventually be caught, charged, tagged, and released into society to do it all over again. Oops sorry, they only tag animals , I mean booked. "

Tommy Says... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:13 AM:

" His favorite little rascal must have been "Spanky"! "

... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:12 AM:

" I wonder if he plays for the Yankees? "

Bored wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:12 AM:

" Won't someone please think of the poor chicken he was choking! "

What? wrote on Nov 21, 2007 8:09 AM:

" Um, why did the Pantagraph feel the need to take up space to print this little note? "

Laughing Bones wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:55 AM:

" Good for him he's paying for it with his tax money than likely. Everyone should do it in public every once in awhile keeps us all honest. Now beat it! "

JOHN wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:54 AM:

" MAYBE HIS ZIPPER WAS STUCK? "

That's not close enough wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:53 AM:

" to Risques; I don't believe it. "

I guess wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:45 AM:

" if the mood strikes you, you have to take care of it right away.... "

***** wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:45 AM:

" I am laughing so hard, I can't comment!!!!! "

Musta been~ wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:37 AM:

" A real 'wack" of a "job"!!! "

... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:35 AM:

" He deserves a spankin'! "

Jeez wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:30 AM:

" That guy should be flogged. "

I guess wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:29 AM:

" he wasn't "Master of his Domain". "

Brian wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:23 AM:

" Who would pull such a thing? "

here we go wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:16 AM:

" what a wanker. "

Word Choice wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:14 AM:

" First of all, you can't even post the word ma$turb8 on this board, but it's Ok to be used in your headline. That makes sense. This entire article was 2 sentences long, but the "hard-news" Pantagraph HAD to use the word M$STURB8 in the headline; they knew this was a no-story, but could not resist the allure of using a taboo word in a pathetic attempt to gain readership. News flash: people just like putting semi-amusing comments on your message boards; your readership is way down, just like every other paper. Go gracefully, Pantagraph. "

BN Liberal wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:11 AM:

" This was a consensual act by an adult which did not harm anyone else. Thus, no one else should say anything against it. "

Uncle Andy wrote on Nov 21, 2007 7:10 AM:

" Where's the comments from the smokers? He can't do it in resturants any more and he's not hurting anyone else! hahaha "

No way! wrote on Nov 21, 2007 6:22 AM:

" Come on. Someone pulled a fast one on the trail? You gotta be yanking my chain! "

Singing Cowboy wrote on Nov 21, 2007 6:18 AM:

" Happy trail to you!!!!! "

Gary wrote on Nov 21, 2007 6:15 AM:

" Must have rubbed 'em the wrong way. "

naw... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 5:53 AM:

" he had jock itch "

Michelle wrote on Nov 21, 2007 5:52 AM:

" Maybe he was just vigorously scratching. "

Record wrote on Nov 21, 2007 5:51 AM:

" This must be a record for the shortest story in the Pantagraph - certainly the most worthless. Great journalism, Pantagraph. "

Oh well.... wrote on Nov 21, 2007 5:13 AM:

" Its better than broken glass being on the trail, I guess. "

william wrote on Nov 21, 2007 5:11 AM:

" well,....does'nt that just beat all. "

william wrote on Nov 21, 2007 4:58 AM:

" he obviously was not master of his domain. "

To: Trail walker wrote on Nov 21, 2007 4:54 AM:

" The article didn't say they stopped and watched, just that they had seen him. "

HAHAHA! wrote on Nov 21, 2007 4:40 AM:

" Wow this town is full of weirdos.....i live on the trail...maybe i should move....i don't want freaks in my backyard gettin their freak on "

Why wrote on Nov 21, 2007 3:39 AM:

" were two women walking on the trail after dark anyhow. Not a smart safe thing to be doing. As for the sicko making himself happy- hope you get caught and jailed for that. The trail is not a place for that. "

Spanky wrote on Nov 21, 2007 3:11 AM:

" You mean it was dark!! Thank god, I thought I went blind. "

I'm to Constitution trail wrote on Nov 21, 2007 2:11 AM:

" Obviously if your a voeyur this is a must see place. Put this spot on ZAGATS Maps. This truely is hometown pride. Is this uptown Normal or downtown? LMAO on the east side of town noway! OMG this BEATS ALL! "

dark.. wrote on Nov 21, 2007 1:50 AM:

" how can they actually "see" if he did it if it is dark? "

Trail Walker wrote on Nov 21, 2007 1:48 AM:

" And they stopped and watched? That must have been exciting. "

That's just wrote on Nov 21, 2007 1:23 AM:

" whacky. "

It sounds like.. wrote on Nov 21, 2007 1:16 AM:

" ..this guy beats to the tune of a different drum.. "

hahaha wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:58 AM:

" Constitution Trail will never be the same for me again. "

This guy wrote on Nov 21, 2007 12:00 AM:

" must be a real jerk. "

I don't know why.. wrote on Nov 20, 2007 11:52 PM:

" ..but this is, by far, the funniest article I have read on the Pantagraph website...maybe it's the mental image...I can't wait to see some of your comments on this one. Entertain me! "

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