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Old January 2nd, 2006, 11:45 PM
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Bob Hope Killed in Viet Nam

We were talking about the attempts on Bob Hope's life while he was performing for the troops in Viet Nam. It has been claimed that he just missed being blown up at least once, and that he was actually shot at while on stage once.

What if the VC succeeded in assassinating Bob Hope?
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Old January 2nd, 2006, 11:59 PM
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How do you know it was the VC and not a really pissed off heckler?
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Old January 3rd, 2006, 12:17 AM
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What if the VC succeeded in assassinating Bob Hope?
The reaction of the press:

"Whoa, totally uncool..."

The Vietnam War gets a little bit more support at home, probably.
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Old January 3rd, 2006, 01:56 AM
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How do you know it was the VC and not a really pissed off heckler?
He actually said, "Hey, if you don't like the show, you can always just leave..."

I was thinking along those lines, about more support for the war at home. Also, maybe less entertainers in war zones?
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