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Sonic Boom

By Rachelle Bowden in Miscellaneous on Sep 25, 2006 11:58AM

When we are out walking around the city we strive to be aware of our surroundings; literally the only self-defense we know is avoidance. But, fear the streets no longer my friends, Guile's Sonic Boom has become a reality. This Fox Chicago newscast on YouTube shows Tom Cameron from the Palos Olympic Health and Racquet Club and his touchless knockout.

According to Danielle Serino of Fox News, whom we like to call the investigative reporter of all investigative reporters, Mr. Cameron's unique talent is referred to as "The Human Stun Gun." Mr. Cameron says the Sonic Boom (we have decided to rename it the Sonic Boom) affects the nervous system of the unfortunate recipient leaving them disoriented. Throughout the video Tom Cameron is seen knocking out his own students with the Sonic Boom and EMT professionals are on hand monitoring the vitals of these students. The vitals do change a bit. Danielle Serino is not satisfied though, she wants to see if it is for real. Unfortunately, Tom feels Danielle is a little too nervous for the touchless knockout, so instead he slaps her in the face.

Finally, they take Tom to another fitness center and have him try it on some people there. Didn't seem to work. However, Tom and his students are incredibly confident in the skill and are offering a free week to anyone in the area who would like to try the club out. We think we would use the power for evil; for instance, those that have dysfunctional CTA cards may get a touchless knockout even though it isn't really their fault. But, if you would like to try out the free week you can contact the Palos Olympic Health and Racquet Club at (708) 974-1900.

Thanks, Timmy!