Battle at Chinese Nerf Factory Does Not, Sadly, Involve Nerf Weaponry

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Battle at Chinese Nerf Factory Does Not, Sadly, Involve Nerf Weaponry

Battle at Chinese Nerf Factory Does Not, Sadly, Involve Nerf WeaponryThe global recession has sparked riots at the Nerf factory in Dongguan, South China, but there are as-of-yet no reports of any Vulcan GF-25 cannon discharges. In fact, no foam weaponry of any kind was brandished during the tussle, which came to a head following layoffs and unpaid wages.

And unlike the riots that took place in Wal-Mart and Toys R Us stores in the States last Friday, there were no reports of fatalities. Just general bedlam:

The workers battled security guards, turned over a police car, smashed the headlights of police motorcycles and forced their way through the factory's front gate, Guo said. They went on a rampage in the plant's offices, damaging 10 computers, the company said.

Below is that oldie but goodie Nerf office war video, because it's awesome.

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[AP via Boing Boing]

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