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These Workers Trying to Stop a Crazy Machine Are Hilariously Ineffective

By Jesus Diaz Published December 20, 2011, 1:27 am ET

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This YouTube video showing a concrete buffer going crazy is a bit slow at first. But give it some time, it soon gets hilariously absurd, with a dozen construction workers trying to stop the beast. Fortunately, there were no injuries. Except for their pride.

The Three Stooges would be proud. [Thanks Paul!]

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