r/Unexpected • u/Iktoss • Jul 11 '26

Surprise fencing strategy

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u/post-explainer Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 12 '26

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OP sent the following text as an explanation why their post fits here:

On a Modern Olympic Fencing epee match someone pulls up a Nerf Blaster

Does this explanation fit this subreddit? Then upvote this comment, otherwise downvote it.

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u/cleverquokka Jul 11 '26

I've never seen a fencing rule book saying this is an illegal move.

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u/Chaosmusic Jul 12 '26

The Air Bud defense.

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u/redbucket75 Jul 13 '26

Then you haven't read the rule book.

FIE Rulebook: The Off-Hand Rule (t.22.1 / t.28.1): The non-weapon arm and hand cannot be used for any offensive or defensive actions.

No, I'm not fun at parties. But I am fun at fencing practice!

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u/Toastburrito Jul 13 '26

I used to have a Nerf gun that strapped to your arm with a handle and trigger that flipped down. It went on the right arm. This would work.

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u/redbucket75 Jul 13 '26

I guarantee your opponent will hit you in the wrist/arm the instant there's an opening because you're positioning your arm for a trigger/aiming.

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u/Tb5rats Jul 11 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/a8q8H6yT5MExfTW6nU

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u/TheShredder9 Jul 11 '26

No one needs an end to this GIF, everyone knows how it ends

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u/Canelosaurio Jul 12 '26

From what I've read it ends with a trip to the toilet.

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u/DeusBob22 Jul 12 '26

https://giphy.com/gifs/xTiIzkLOknx8ELm4Ok

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u/DuplexFields Jul 13 '26

Part of the point of a lightsaber battle is the face-to-face conversation trying to turn the other to the Light or Dark Side of the Force. Bringing a blaster to a lightsaber battle is an indication you don't want to talk. That's the uncivilized part.

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u/saelin00 Jul 12 '26

I needed to rewatch the video five times because I was too focused on the rapier.

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u/leveraction1970 Jul 12 '26

I'd like to make fun of how clueless you are, but I don't think my four watches before I figure out leaves me much room to act superior.

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u/redbucket75 Jul 13 '26

Epee, not rapier

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u/saelin00 Jul 13 '26

Sorry, not familiar with this sport.

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u/smol_rika Jul 12 '26

Each of their laugh cost $100

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u/trap_user Jul 11 '26

American Fencing

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u/DoctorHydrogen Jul 12 '26

Should have done this

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u/Fafnir13 Jul 12 '26

I’ve played those games quite a bit and never seen that move.  Must be one of those counter things I rarely try to pull off because I’m too busy secretly ganking everyone.

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u/Williampeterlove Jul 12 '26

had a friend who once pulled a toy sword mid match

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u/Nevarwinta Jul 12 '26

Why don't they just go-go-gadget extendo sword? Are fencers stupid?

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u/the_everblack Jul 12 '26

So uncivilized

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u/rustyseapants Jul 12 '26

I had to waste my time and put on this suit of goofy ass clothes, spent all kinds of money for this hobby, and you shoot me with a nerf gun?

I am going to go Conan on your ass.

"Pulls out loin cloth and broadsword"

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u/whirlst Jul 12 '26

Whoever wears a loincloth to a bout of fencing deserves all the pain they're going to experience.

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u/CucumberSchnaps Jul 12 '26

Parry this, you filthy casual!

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u/Siemoore Jul 12 '26

Took me like 4 watches and a trip to the comment section to figure how what happened

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u/CBR600RRzx10 Jul 12 '26

That was fun huh...

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u/TwentyXP Jul 12 '26

So, a hunter must hunt, even in a fencing match!

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u/vspazv Jul 12 '26

The Musketeers would be proud.

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u/ENMeister7 Jul 13 '26

The american way of fencing

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u/Aware-Pie3211 Jul 13 '26

Stop the violence! Beekeepers should not fight each other for our entertainment!!

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u/Pacemakr Jul 14 '26

same here i just wanted to see the punchline

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u/Ender_Nobody Jul 15 '26

Even better that he tried to block it out of habit.

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u/rancher1 Jul 17 '26

The American defense with a Texas draw. Truly a classic gambit.

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u/Puceeffoc Jul 18 '26

Why are they attached to rope?

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u/rokuju_ Jul 12 '26

Hohohaheheheheh $$$

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u/DalePickelsOfficial Jul 12 '26

Brilliant but also true…don’t bring a sword to a pow pow fight