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"Shame Deckheadtottie isn't getting more recognition in the media. He was the one who called sirtom93's school and that seemed to be the action that really got the ball rolling to stop sirtom93. I believe deckheadtottie also relayed the most information about sirtom93 to the police and the school." - Wade Fulp
This is true. Someone talk to him.

Press Association, #2
BBC Article, #2
Norwich Evening News, #2 (mentions deckheadtottie!), #3, #4 (my interview)
Yahoo! News
EDP24, #2, #3
The Sun
Mail Online
Telegraph
Mercury 24

You know what, there are too many articles out there for me to catalogue them all. Google it. lol

I've been interviewed by too many media outlets to remember. deckheadtottie has talked with the Diss Express and Global.

Encyclopaedia Dramatica article

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Time: EST (GMT)

March 17th

6:40 AM (10:40 AM)
Thomas Briggs, aka sirtom93, claims that he's gonna burn his school down at 11:30 AM GMT. Also made a thread here.

6:58 AM (10:58 AM)
I call the Norfolk cops.

7:07 AM (11:07 AM)
deckheadtottie calls the cops.

7:14 AM (11:14 AM)
Wade provides information to deckheadtottie, who relays to cops.

7:30 AM (11:30 AM)
Thomas Briggs personal info found, relayed to cops via the thread and the school via deckheadtottie.

10:52 AM (2:52 PM)
School phones deckheadtottie and informs him that the matter is being dealt with and the police are involved.

11:40 AM (3:40 PM)
Thomas Briggs arrested before damage dealt. Detective calls me asking for information about other NG users.

12:10 PM (4:10 PM)
The school phones deckheadtottie and says the matter has been dealt with, thanks to NG.

12:40 PM (4:40 PM)
One of the users in question phones the detective themselves, second user a mystery

3:09 PM (7:09 PM)
Am told that Thomas Briggs will be in custody overnight, evidence still being collected.

7:00 PM (11:00 PM)
I got information on the second guy, and sent it off to the detective.

Tom is still in custody, under the mental health act.

March 18th

Tom was able to make a few phone calls from prison. He said that he never intended to do it, that he brought the knife, matches, and supposedly flammable liquid into school to show off or something.
DON'T SAY YOU'RE GONNA TRY TO BURN A SCHOOL DOWN IF YOU DON'T ACTUALLY TRY TO BURN A SCHOOL DOWN.

May 30th
I got an unconfirmed report that he's being held in a "secure psychiatric unit".

UPDATES AS EVENTS WARRANT LOL

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Parodies!
You knew it was gonna happen someday.

How I Buy Petrol?
Sirtom93: The Movie
Sirtom93 - The Game!
Sirtom93's Adventure
Sirtom93's Adventure!
Sirtom93 Sex Tape XXX
Sirtom - The truth behind
Sirtom93 Goes To School
Sirtom69 Finds His Petrol
Sirtom93 Plays With Fire
Dress Up Sirtom93
Dress Up Sirtom!
Dress Up Sirtom 2.0

The Sirtom93 Collab (in progress)

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289 Comments

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:04 PM TacoFreak says:

bawwwwwwww

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:16 PM Rig responds:

emo tear

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:04 PM simple-but-sandy says:

I showed up just after all the shenanigans had ended.
I can't tell my grand-children that "I was there" now.
:(

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:35 PM Rig responds:

I can.

HAW HAW.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:06 PM VirusN says:

Thanks God.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:06 PM TheSilverGuitar says:

I liked Sirtom93. Too bad he had to be all "I HATE MY SCHOOL AND EVERYONE IN IT EXREMIST TIME"

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:07 PM deckheadtottie says:

10:52 AM - School phones deckheadtottie and informs him that the matter is being dealt with and the police are involved.

Just want my name in there one more time.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:11 PM Rig responds:

d'awwww, alright :3

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:10 PM Britkid says:

You forgot
4:10 PM - Britkid adds his crucial opinion to proceedings.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:16 PM Rig responds:

HOW COULD I FORGET THAT

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:10 PM deckheadtottie says:

lmao @ britkid

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:16 PM NeonFlame126 says:

pwnd

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:18 PM DarKsidE555 says:

LoLz, I contributed something useful as well to da thread. ;D

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:09 PM Rig responds:

Epic picture :D

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:28 PM Aksumka says:

Way to go guys!

Internet saves the day!

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:29 PM NeonFlame126 says:

way to delete my epic first comment

<:[

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:58 PM Rig responds:

I didn't delete any comments...

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:31 PM maxvm says:

Wow, this is some serious stuff that I missed by being at school myself. At least the people who did see the thread took action quickly, good job! I hope Tom makes a front page post about this, it's a very unique story.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:34 PM 14hourlunchbreak says:

once again the internet saves teh day from cat abusers and apparently pyromaniacs.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:45 PM TheD-LucksEdition says:

It's a shame sirtom's news posts require him to approve comments before they're posted. Otherwise it would have many a 'YOU GON' GET RAPED' comment at this moment in time.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:46 PM The-Laugher-Of-Lor says:

Wow, who knew NG could be used for good.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:56 PM Rohedin says:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/no rfolk/7949532.stm

BBC News Article.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:04 PM Rig responds:

Added!

Mar. 17, 2009 | 5:58 PM Lizzardis says:

That picture goes very well with the helpful TL;DR.

Thanks for that!

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:03 PM mwmike says:

Rig: Internet Superhero.

Also,

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/no rfolk/7949532.stm

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:04 PM Rig responds:

Added already ;)

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:06 PM g-muff says:

Well done to you and deckheadtottie for being man enough to actually call the police about this. Nice to see that not everyone will stand by and just let this shit happen.

I need to ask though, was it not awkward speaking to the police, did you have problems getting them to take you seriously?

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:09 PM Rig responds:

No, they were very serious and helpful. I had more trouble getting my message through clearly, due to my crappy connection. :P

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:10 PM 1Tyla1 says:

I came in late and only just read the thread when I could've just read the TL;DR and got in on it faster...

Whyyyyyyy?

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:12 PM Rig responds:

Fael?

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:12 PM Toiletpaper says:

Rofl! Love the picture

But really, who knew? Good thing we have a responsible (or somewhat XP) site here, or else this could have gotten ugly.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:14 PM solardave says:

Finally, one of those pictures is relevant. GO RIG and Team NG

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:22 PM Rig responds:

Yay for responsibility!

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:17 PM TB1ZZL3 says:

Fucking win.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:22 PM Rig responds:

For Shizzle.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:20 PM Rucklo says:

oh lawd!

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:21 PM Rig responds:

i kno rite?

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:20 PM Obvious-M says:

Fucking ginger people

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:24 PM Rig responds:

The obvious cause of all this mess.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:24 PM evan210 says:

I saw it a little late, too, but at least i was inb4 news aricle...

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:25 PM TheLameSauce says:

good job. maybe you'll get modded to something superfluous like the audio portal!

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:27 PM Rig responds:

IF ONLY I WERE STRONG ENOUGH

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:26 PM AnVillain says:

6:40 AM (10:40 AM)
sirtom93 shouldn't of told us but he decided to make the brain cells stand back then do it

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:27 PM Luis says:

this was a more informative article than that stupid bbc one. http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/conten t/news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&
category=NewsSplash&tBrand=ENOnli ne&tCategory=NewsSplash&itemi d=NOED17%20Mar%202009%2020:12:57:950

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:30 PM Rig responds:

Yep, it's been added.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:32 PM TehSlapHappy says:

Rig, you are a hero.

Thanks you.

*bows*

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:34 PM Rig responds:

Rise, my son, and tell the world what you have seen.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:37 PM evan210 says:

now on yahoo...
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090317/
tuk-boy-caught-with-weapon-at-school-
6323e80.html

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:39 PM Rig responds:

Ah right, got it.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:37 PM Alex12345269 says:

Brilliant picture.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:43 PM Idiot-Finder says:

Missed the action, but still glad what could've been is prevent or otherwise *shudders*

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:43 PM Proottalfain says:

Wow... Epic!

Now they won't get to say that the internet is promoting violence!

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:52 PM WavyGravy says:

Well done to the efforts of Rig, Deckheadtottie (and his secret informant), and other various informants. Your quick actions potentially saved a number of innocent lives.

As for Sirtom..."DO NOT PASS GO, GO DIRECTLY TO JAIL."

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:22 PM Rig responds:

Can I has $200? :3

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:54 PM Sweeper128 says:

It may escalate in the British Morning when it is more shocking to mothers sending their children to school. Morning starts here in seven hours.

p.s. I'm the guy currently scanning the BBC News Channel for a mention, posting on the thread.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:56 PM phantomlassuk says:

Good work to think he may have done this shudders.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:57 PM skarai says:

Like no one wanted to burn down a place or two

Mar. 17, 2009 | 6:58 PM vaifan90 says:

Well done. Newgrounds saves the day. ;3

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:01 PM Wonchop says:

All I can say is 'oh wow'.
Kinda shocked he was one of the NG London Meet 3 attendees.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:05 PM fat-barry says:

Freaky shit. Someone who i talked to occasionally on msn was a would be mass murder. Or just an arsonist, sorry i haven't read into all of this too much as of now.

Also, "His computer has been siezed and is being analyzed"... uh oh.

Does anyone have a rough idea of what the punishment would be?

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:06 PM Rig responds:

Depends on what he's charged with.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:10 PM Wonchop says:

It's a good thing the articles don't actually mention Newgrounds. After all we don't want to let the public think we're raising more Jeff Weises.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:39 AM Rig responds:

We aren't. But anyone can spin this story any way they want.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:11 PM Sweeper128 says:

Bah, this needs an edit button.

The Thread is locked by Wade due to people joking on it, and how long it has been on. I can be unlocked, according to him if and when new information arises.

Dunno, why it's me who's saying this, I don't speak to Mods.

p.s. Is it possible to keep this off of Digg? I don't think anyone wants negative advertisement.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:15 PM Rig responds:

It's ok - I don't really count as a mod. :C
Don't know about the digg thing.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:29 PM Sir-Nuts says:

Good job dealing with him, Rig (and deckhead)!

NOW WITH THE PARODY THREADS/FLASHES! =P

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:30 PM NickScott says:

You're a douchebag. The internet should've let this happen.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:32 PM Rig responds:

YOU'RE SO RIGHT, KILLING PEOPLE IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO AND I SHOULD SUPPORT IT

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:30 PM Fro says:

I just wanted a post in the thread to be a part of newgrounds history. Sadly it locked seconds before I pushed the post button.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:32 PM Rig responds:

This news post is just as epic. ;3

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:33 PM ThePortalGuru says:

Good job on the arrest guys! Give yourselves a pat on a back! Now that you're done reveling in the moment, GET BACK TO WORK.

But in all seriousness, you guys are heroes. Had it not been for your job, innocent people could have died.

Now that all is said and done, GET BACK TO WORK.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:24 PM Rig responds:

But...but...

:'C

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:36 PM DND-Productions says:

Epic congratulations, guys. What with all the news about people being encouraged by the internet to commit crimes, it's nice to see the internet stop a crime for once.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:37 PM lawlmaster says:

Damn this is the first time i've ever seen a site bring down a criminal.Looks like we actually prevented a total tragedy.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:38 PM Heinrich says:

That kid just screwed up his life whether it was a prank or not.

Good work to Rig and Deckheadtottie.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:54 PM Rig responds:

Thank you, sir!

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:47 PM NickScott says:

Well it would've been cool. I mean not the killing part, but the school on fire part

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:51 PM Rig responds:

YOU'RE SO RIGHT, WANTON DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO AND I SHOULD SUPPORT IT

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:48 PM mrpibbs1 says:

This is funny stuff. sirtom93 is a silly guy

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:48 PM SaltshakerClock says:

I kinda liked sirtom93, until he started with the whole "I HATE EVERYONE".

Then I got afraid.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:50 PM Luis says:

in before the lock. wait this isnt right....

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:51 PM Rig responds:

I can make it right...
...if you want me to.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:52 PM Emanhattan says:

LOL

pwned by the internet

Mar. 17, 2009 | 7:52 PM link-011 says:

What a fucking idiot, lol

Mar. 17, 2009 | 8:00 PM zer0gravity1 says:

Nice. (no sarcasm intended)

Mar. 17, 2009 | 8:01 PM SamIam says:

Wow...Rig, Deckheadtottie, and Wade good job fighting against local UK crisis. Heroes of the Internet and listening to Phoenix Wright music, really makes this post more serious and dramatic than it already is. Anyways good job Rig!

Mar. 17, 2009 | 8:04 PM TheLameSauce says:

all caps lock? you know i was just joking right? and i don't have to admit that. you can't really do anything to me. :P

Mar. 17, 2009 | 8:07 PM Rig responds:

lolalt

Mar. 17, 2009 | 8:11 PM TehSlapHappy says:

QUICK! TO THE FUTURE!

Rig and deckheadtottie are presidents and get lots of ass.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 8:30 PM Clock-Ninja says:

You all should've just let him be, and see what would have happened.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 8:31 PM Clock-Ninja says:

on second though, never mind I said anything...

Mar. 17, 2009 | 8:45 PM Atgod88 says:

This is why people keep this shit in their heads. I enjoyed his sig because I have a twisted mind and after going through high school although I don't agree I can see why Eric and Dylan shot up their high school.

When idiots read into that shit and decide they want to do it too is about as stupid as they can be. Newgrounds has a lot of school threats and so forth with Jeff Weise and now this dumbass.

Great work on saving a school from getting gasoline on its carpets and getting the blood of a little prick on the wall.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 8:50 PM rtil says:

and on this day newgrounds saved all of humanity from an idiot with a knife and some matches

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:25 PM Rig responds:

epic win was consumed

Mar. 17, 2009 | 10:41 PM n00b-l0s3r says:

I said something but it wasn't exactly helpful, lol nvm

Mar. 17, 2009 | 10:43 PM chris-the-stick2 says:

good thing taht you gusy stopped a possible death place

Mar. 17, 2009 | 11:16 PM deevvon says:

Well, he obviously doesn't have any friends. Good luck after this anyway, lmao.

Mar. 17, 2009 | 11:56 PM speeddemon212 says:

Holy shit dude that is crazy. You guys are all hero's. Congratulation's!

Mar. 18, 2009 | 12:03 AM Jin says:

My prediction was right. The thread reached 20 pages overnight.

Also, "after a message was posted on a website."
Damn right, no mention of NG at all.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:26 PM Rig responds:

We'll persevere.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 12:24 AM K0Nx says:

Pwned...

Mar. 18, 2009 | 12:34 AM Carmilla says:

That's crazy scary stuff, especially to know it ended up being real. Good job Wade and DHT!

Mar. 18, 2009 | 12:42 AM WritersBlock says:

Shit. All the other stuff that went down happened before I was active on NG. Now... it's like "woah, this shit really can happen". Major respect to you and the others that handled the situation professionally.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 1:10 AM ZekeySpaceyLizard says:

in summary: faggot makes shitty topic on crappy bbs and is arrested. everyone's lives become slightly better.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:27 PM Rig responds:

*deletes everything and replaces them with those two sentences*

Mar. 18, 2009 | 1:24 AM MexicanGun says:

I can't believe I fucking missed everything.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 2:45 AM S3C says:

dont worry guys

the RIGINATOR and his sidekick LANCE RONAY are here to save the day!!

Mar. 18, 2009 | 2:53 AM PaperBat says:

Here's another one

http://new.edp24.co.uk/content/news/s toryrss.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&cate gory=News&tBrand=EDPOnline&tC ategory=News&itemid=NOED17%20Mar%
202009%2020%3A54%3A47%3A110

No mention of NG, even though we were the real heros :(

Mar. 18, 2009 | 3:31 AM Little-Rena says:

Just another link.

"A TEENAGER who boasted on the internet about a plan to attack his school was arrested yesterday after cops got a tip-off from CANADA."

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/
news/article2325462.ece

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:04 AM Rig responds:

Awesome!

Mar. 18, 2009 | 3:33 AM Little-Rena says:

The Sun is a pretty bad news source.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 4:01 AM knightsofthecircle says:

Who would've thought that Newgrounds of all places would be the cause of a prevention of attempted arson?

Watch yourselves kiddies, we're not just here to make dick jokes anymore.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 4:45 AM RohantheBarbarian says:

Looks like you're getting the credit from the Telegraph too:

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknew s/5008568/Pupil-arrested-over-school-
attack-after-threat-posted-on-interne t.html

"Officers rushed to the school after a member of the public in Canada called British police warning them about a threatening message which they had seen posted on a website."

Once again, well done man, shit could've turned out very ugly if you and deskhead didn't act.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 10:55 AM Rig responds:

Thanks! Got it in here now.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 4:53 AM jmtb02 says:

http://news.google.com/news?pz=1&
as_qdr=d&as_drrb=q&ncl=131648 5220

Don't know if this link will work forever, but it tracks the most recent news articles about the incident automatically.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:08 AM Rig responds:

I'll put that in.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 4:58 AM Sweeper128 says:

Are anyone involved in assisting the police actually Canadian, or have they just mixed up the IP addresses of the website?

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:28 PM Rig responds:

I'm Canadian.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 5:55 AM deckheadtottie says:

I can't wait to read the papers, it looks like you got the credit, Rig. I suppose Canada has to be famous for something...

Haha, good job, man, if there's anything in the papers, I'll scan them in and send them to you later on today.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:09 AM Rig responds:

Not fair - you helped out tons!

Mar. 18, 2009 | 6:01 AM tigerkitty says:

No love for Joe in all the press :(

No fair to him, but I suppose it looks far more exotic when they say someone from Canada did all the talking.

But still :(

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:11 AM Rig responds:

Yeah, well, that's the news. It sucks, but we all know in our hearts that Joe was awesome. Besides, the story's still young - follow-ups are bound to reveal him. I don't think anyone of the press has seen this writeup. :P

Mar. 18, 2009 | 7:58 AM fallensoul289 says:

i was there awsome he got arrested now he will be like guys i was just kidding hope he has fun getting fucked in jail lamo

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:39 AM Rig responds:

I don't think he'd be serving jail time...

Mar. 18, 2009 | 8:25 AM Halvgoeden says:

Nice, Rig. NEVER delete this!

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:11 AM Rig responds:

Of course not!

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:07 AM cHunter says:

That Sun article seemed like they were surprised someone from Canada actually did something good. O_o

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:38 AM Rig responds:

I think they're surprised that Canada has communications technology.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:14 AM vaifan90 says:

They were surprised, someone from Canada called the British police. ;)

Mar. 18, 2009 | 10:36 AM eggatron says:

Christ, the least the press could do is plug your tunes.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 10:42 AM WilliWowza says:

WHO WATCHES THE NGers?!

Mar. 18, 2009 | 10:50 AM Rig responds:

THE POLICE DO NOW

Mar. 18, 2009 | 12:07 PM evil-gn0me says:

the video on the bbc article #2 mentions deckhead as well btw

Mar. 18, 2009 | 12:26 PM evil-gn0me says:

direct link to the video i mentioned should have included it earlier really
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/79 50906.stm

Mar. 18, 2009 | 1:03 PM Rig responds:

Cool, thanks!

Mar. 18, 2009 | 12:51 PM Otto says:

Well, I was wrong. I thought it was just attention whoring, so I made a point of it somewhere in the thread.

Figures.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 1:09 PM Rig responds:

SO wrong.

lawl

Mar. 18, 2009 | 12:58 PM Otto says:

Also, why does the news seem to think that social networking websites are the only thing on the internet? Honestly, it's all they reffer to it as. Newgrounds =/= social networking. D:

GO TEAM RIG.

GO TEAM INTERNET.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 1:10 PM Rig responds:

GO TEAM NEWGROUNDS!

Mar. 18, 2009 | 1:09 PM Edd360 says:

Damn, I live in Norfolk too and I've spoken to him on NG before, he even asked me if I wanted to meet up (thank God I didn't). Saw this on the local news aswell, pretty weird knowing he lives near.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 1:36 PM Rig responds:

The Internets: Serious Business.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 1:30 PM Krbyfan1 says:

I wonder if the police were laughing at our sigs as they were reading the thread.

They could have won an iPod if they clicked mine!

Mar. 18, 2009 | 1:36 PM Rig responds:

And they could've put my face in hilarious places when they clicked mine.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 2:04 PM blakemo says:

Yesterday will be always remembered in NG history.
That thread must have some kind of record, like most views & replies in a single day.

Thanks to Rig, deckheadtottie, Wade (Fulp) and all the NG users that helped bring sirtom93 down.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 2:10 PM simon says:

LOL

Mar. 18, 2009 | 2:11 PM Rig responds:

99th comment

Mar. 18, 2009 | 2:18 PM Zerok says:

The Video link posted a few comments north of here has teh sirtom gas can picture on the Facebook layout... I wonder if he really had it as his FB picture, or if they slapped in on there? Weird.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 2:18 PM SweetSkater says:

I love how you think you are some kind of hero, and are bragging about it. You must be such a loser in real life.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 3:41 PM Rig responds:

Thanks for the comment. Please show me where I've been bragging.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 2:26 PM Envy says:

Meghan Fox in - Wonder-rig

???????

Mar. 18, 2009 | 4:06 PM Rig responds:

IT WILL HAPPEN

Mar. 18, 2009 | 3:16 PM stosh1919 says:

lol thats some funny shit

Mar. 18, 2009 | 4:31 PM Atgod88 says:

Did you read The Sun's article?

It called NG a "social networking site"

Apparently we are myspace now. I blame this kid.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 4:31 PM Atgod88 says:

Wait, on closer examination he posted it on facebook, ignore previous rage.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 4:45 PM Rig responds:

Yeah, but it all went down on NG.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 5:03 PM FC-Thun-Fan says:

Now let's all give each other a pat on the back ^^

Mar. 18, 2009 | 5:06 PM Rig responds:

*pat pat*

Mar. 18, 2009 | 5:35 PM ThePretenders says:

And he would have gotten away with it too, if it weren't for you meddling kids. Here, have a Scooby snack.

*throws*

Mar. 18, 2009 | 5:41 PM Rig responds:

*munch munch*

Mar. 18, 2009 | 6:42 PM Sir-Nuts says:

So he wasn't really going to do it, instead he would just "show it off"? What the...

How did you get that info, by the way? The detective called you?

Mar. 18, 2009 | 6:57 PM Rig responds:

He called a friend. That friend was in Stickam at the moment, and so was I.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 7:39 PM pinkfuzzyman says:

Another reason why Newgrounds kicks ass.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:15 PM Rig responds:

HECK YES

Mar. 18, 2009 | 7:55 PM SCUD14 says:

If they let him out, he can never ever go back to school ever again :/

His life is fucked up.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 7:55 PM Rig responds:

Maybe a different school?

Mar. 18, 2009 | 8:18 PM WATCHurFLAG says:

That pic is a win.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 8:22 PM Rig responds:

It sure captured the moment.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 8:39 PM gregaaron89 says:

"He said that he never intended to do it, that he brought the knife, matches, and supposedly flammable liquid into school to show off or something."

BWAHHHAHAHAHAHAHA... could he be any more of an idiot?

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:11 PM FlashCrusaders says:

Briggs haz c4ndy

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:46 PM MCL says:

hey rig got something to tell you I wonder if you will ever do us a favor and kill yourself.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 9:51 PM Rig responds:

I'm busy that day, can you kill yourself instead? Thanks.

Mar. 18, 2009 | 10:55 PM EJR says:

Oh that Tom and his shenanigans. :3

Mar. 19, 2009 | 12:13 AM hansari says:

You make me feel like a penicorn!

Mar. 19, 2009 | 4:16 AM Syntrus says:

MY GOD YOU ARE MODDING THE UNIVERSE!

Mar. 19, 2009 | 5:47 AM Sensationalism says:

Oooh, interesting!
I love the picture.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 6:02 AM Sweeper128 says:

Apply palm to face. Repeat.

Don't even joke like that on the BBS... Again, stupid thing to do.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 6:03 AM AlkaSeltzer says:

I guess you can now safely live out your life knowing you and deckheadtottie may have saved lives.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 9:14 AM deckheadtottie says:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&
amp;q=tip+off+from+canada&btnG=Go ogle+Search&meta=

Simply Googling "tip off from canada" yields a massive amount of results. Some of the articles even have comment sections, making them even better!

Mar. 19, 2009 | 12:41 PM Rig responds:

Ooo, cool. Thanks!

Mar. 19, 2009 | 11:43 AM AbsintheClock says:

3/17/09 NEVER FORGET!

Mar. 19, 2009 | 11:58 AM Ledgey says:

You know when shit's serious when The Sun's on the case.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 12:51 PM IlliterateLlama says:

How naive some people must be to think that what they say on the internet won't transfer to real life. I thought you were very intelligent in your actions, and when I saw the thread open, I thought instantly "Spam. Bleh. Don't post. Get ban." But you were vigilant in your handling of it. And for that, you get a heart.

<33

kthxbai

Mar. 19, 2009 | 4:05 PM vaifan90 says:

That Mercury 24 article is the best one yet as it credits both, you and deckheadtottie appropriately.

Newgrounds: Over 9000! - Sirtom93: 0

Also: third post, lol.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 4:06 PM Fro says:

Real plot discovered.

His plan was to become famous and have a game made after him.

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view /487705

Mar. 19, 2009 | 4:09 PM HeavyTank says:

Well thank you for posting the whole story..
I don't know what to think..l posted regularly at the thread he created, and he seemed really OK n' stuff...he is really OK even now to me..
Anyway, l guess l have to thank the NG community for saving the day, but hell!
Why did he even post it?
He knew somebeody would call the cops..

Mar. 19, 2009 | 5:01 PM MoriChax says:

RESCUE RIG SAVES THE DAY!!

Mar. 19, 2009 | 5:06 PM Rig responds:

zzzzzzzzzzzzzzoom

Mar. 19, 2009 | 5:12 PM STEM says:

I didn't know you were a Concordia student! That was one of the first colleges I looked at a couple years back, but couldn't deal with the city atmosphere.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 5:55 PM Rig responds:

It's a good place. :)

Mar. 19, 2009 | 5:21 PM MrSaint says:

I can't imagine the look on his face when he will find out that we was owned by a mod in real life.

Way to go Rig. You're not only a good musician but laso a hero now :D

Mar. 19, 2009 | 5:27 PM LeidUndElend says:

Besides myself you are my favourite Canadian. Good work, maybe he can finally get some help now.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 5:54 PM Rig responds:

That seems to be the order of the day for him.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 5:36 PM teh-icetea says:

Rig you are a fucking hero.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 6:20 PM Rig responds:

A FUCKING hero? That's an odd type of hero to be.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 5:41 PM Wonchop says:

It got a mention in The Metro, a free newspaper given at train stations, although this one seemed to focus more on the knife than the flammable stuff. I guess knife crime is the hot topic.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 5:54 PM Rig responds:

Don't play with knives, kids.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 6:16 PM solardave says:

also I still <3 your name. J P Neufeld.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 6:19 PM Rig responds:

Aw, shucks. :3

Mar. 19, 2009 | 7:57 PM BobbaQ says:

Kinda gutted I missed it as it happened. At least nobody got hurt and that sirtom is well and truly in the shit for what he might have done. We should totally have an appreciation day every 17/03 for you and deckhead :P

Mar. 19, 2009 | 8:05 PM Lagamuffin says:

Rig r an hero. :3

Mar. 19, 2009 | 8:52 PM Timmy says:

RIG TO THE RESCUUUUUUUE

Mar. 19, 2009 | 11:30 PM Rig responds:

Shazam!

Mar. 19, 2009 | 9:01 PM x-factor11 says:

when a madman is about to blow up your school, who do you call?
THE RIG!

Mar. 19, 2009 | 11:31 PM Rig responds:

Or THE RIG calls you?

Mar. 19, 2009 | 9:16 PM Nessbeatsfox says:

A job well done. I love how in the news it seems so shocking that someone all the way from Canada stopped an act of violence. It makes me smile.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 9:17 PM Idiot-Finder says:

http://www.inthe00s.com/index.php?top ic=36404.0

Here's their thoughts when I post the news.

Mar. 19, 2009 | 11:30 PM Rig responds:

It says I need to log in.

Mar. 20, 2009 | 2:16 AM WadeFulp says:

Shame Deckheadtottie isn't getting more recognition in the media. He was the one who called sirtom93's school and that seemed to be the action that really got the ball rolling to stop sirtom93. I believe deckheadtottie also relayed the most information about sirtom93 to the police and the school.

Mar. 20, 2009 | 2:44 AM Rig responds:

I'm telling that to every reporter who calls me. :|

Mar. 20, 2009 | 8:48 AM MorrowDays says:

well done, I saw the story in the globe and mail this morning, you're famous! :D

its great that people really took it seriously and didn't just shrug it off as a joke.

Mar. 20, 2009 | 10:19 AM Podburrys says:

I was in the Globe and Mail in the un-clipped Newgrounds screen next to your sexy self, along with a refference in the article about those who defended SirTom's intentions (although I was under the strong impression he was a troll, but still, all I said then stands now). I am mighty pleased to be in the paper, but I hope SirTom goes ok and gets the help he needs. Good work Rig! :3

Mar. 20, 2009 | 11:23 AM Rig responds:

Thanks man! It's good to lend a helping hand once in a while. :)

Also, this comment is getting on TV. lawl

Mar. 20, 2009 | 11:12 AM The777Demon says:

I recall a topic long ago back in 2007 when a kid posted that he had planned to rape a girl. I took it very seriously and reacted with little skepticism. I had truly believed it would happen and i contacted the mods and told the op to consider the consequences and just how easily he could get caught. He dismissed it as a joke after i had contacted two of the mods on this site and other users told him how stupid he would be to actually have done it.

In the end though the peoples responses made me feel very stupid to have taken it so seriously. But I'm glad i did now after seeing this.

Mar. 20, 2009 | 11:15 AM AlxEllis says:

Well done son very well done its people like you who save lives man

Mar. 20, 2009 | 2:01 PM Reaperyami says:

Well it seems the only reason deckheadtottie didn't get the recognition is because you lived so far away from the actual location. The media probably thought that someone phoning from Canada rather than Dover would be more interesting. deckheadtottie is a hero among us though and will have his time to shine. Stupid media...

Mar. 20, 2009 | 4:19 PM teh-icetea says:

Ok not a FUCKING hero but a hero who saved OVER 9000! (joke) Kids...

Mar. 20, 2009 | 4:20 PM Steven-Polley says:

LOOL

Mar. 20, 2009 | 4:57 PM SBB says:

thank god for canada

Mar. 20, 2009 | 6:51 PM LordZeebmork says:

"Supt Elliott added that all pupils had their bags searched as a precaution, but nothing further was found."

Commie bastards.

Also, I like that bit about "over 950 students". Over 950? That's a bit small. My school has over 3000 students.

Mar. 20, 2009 | 7:16 PM Fuoco says:

I'm glad everything ended well this time.

Mar. 20, 2009 | 7:23 PM SevenSeize says:

I watched your interview just now and must say, it was the hottest interview I have ever watched. *applause* :-)

Mar. 20, 2009 | 7:47 PM Rig responds:

:33333333333

Mar. 20, 2009 | 7:28 PM Twilight says:

WHO WAS THE SECOND GUY?

TELL US.

CAPS MEANS SRS BUSNESS IS ABOUT TO ENSUE

Mar. 20, 2009 | 8:09 PM Atgod88 says:

Pissed no one has made a Rig/watchmen comment or picture...

Rig's powers of long distance tip offs save the day!

Mar. 20, 2009 | 8:14 PM Idiot-Finder says:

You could borrow my account for a bit if you don't want to register.

Mar. 20, 2009 | 9:21 PM Idiot-Finder says:

http://idiot-finder.newgrounds.com/ne ws/post/283074

Here's what's happening right now.

Mar. 20, 2009 | 10:22 PM IndustrialIndustries says:

good job newgrounds! high 5's all around!

Mar. 21, 2009 | 2:05 AM MoriChax says:

"Super JP flying through the internet." I lol'd

Mar. 21, 2009 | 2:57 AM Rig responds:

Shazam!

Mar. 21, 2009 | 3:24 AM xXsnowbladeXx says:

FLYING TANKS!
Now we're fucked.

Mar. 21, 2009 | 4:16 AM cast says:

cast was here.

Mar. 21, 2009 | 4:20 AM Rig responds:

Says who?

Mar. 21, 2009 | 4:53 AM Ragnarokia says:

What would we do without you...probably the same, but it wouldn't be as good.

Mar. 21, 2009 | 5:48 AM Lizzardis says:

Hey Rig. Just like to say very well done buddy. Also Sirtom has been sectioned under the mental health act!

Might want to put that in your TL;DR.

Chow!

Mar. 21, 2009 | 6:49 AM Asalraalaikum says:

You can be badass, but if you do something too badass,
or before you do something too badass, the cops will get
you in a badass way, and send you to a badass prison.

Badass.

Mar. 21, 2009 | 7:52 AM Shadowaang911 says:

If your gonna burn a school down, heres some rules
1.dont be famous on internet or the outside world
2.dont say your gonna burn it down
3.make sure the school dosent have cameras

Mar. 21, 2009 | 9:46 AM evan210 says:

i know you said there are a lot of articles, but in the NYtimes they actually say it was us.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/21/wor ld/americas/21canada.html?_r=2&re f=americas

Mar. 21, 2009 | 10:31 AM Silver92 says:

I've done the right thing boy... with this action, you've dimostrated that in this world there are people who use their mind sometimes. We are all proud of you!!!

Mar. 21, 2009 | 11:07 AM Gorgorothx says:

Holy fucking comments!!! Nice job compiling all the info, dude. Oh and that picture... NG FTW!

Mar. 21, 2009 | 5:03 PM Rig responds:

Yay!

Mar. 21, 2009 | 11:57 AM Haggard says:

Hey, I'm glad that you and deckheadtottie reacted so fast and contacted the authoroties. You sir, are the hero of the month!

Mar. 21, 2009 | 12:47 PM Rig responds:

Hero? I just called the police. :P

Mar. 21, 2009 | 2:15 PM mwmike says:

I'd suggest adding the 'Destructoid' news article. Personally, it's my favourite one.

Mar. 21, 2009 | 7:06 PM Pokemonpoeguygcn says:

That's the thing about sirtom93?

Mar. 21, 2009 | 11:35 PM Rig responds:

Yes.

Mar. 22, 2009 | 12:47 AM Brantkings says:

OH GOD I STUDY IN HIS SCHOOL YOU SAVED MY LIFE MAN!

...NOT

But you saved many people anyway, congratulations dude!

Mar. 22, 2009 | 3:00 AM wyldfyre1 says:

In this day and age he should of freaking knew better then to say anything like that. I don't care for those "Pay attention to me" acts. Gonna makea threat like that? He can rott.

Mar. 22, 2009 | 3:32 AM Shadowii2 says:

Why the heck I didn't know of this until now? DANGIT.

I shall bow down to your all mighty golden lvl 19 icon whenever I see it on the forums.

Mar. 22, 2009 | 1:01 PM Rig responds:

lawl

Mar. 22, 2009 | 9:17 AM ArthurGhostly says:

It's probably been brought to your attention - but I'm not reading through all these comments.

Anyway

http://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view /487915

This is crucial to the development of events. Lawlz.

Mar. 22, 2009 | 1:02 PM Rig responds:

I came, I saw, I fav'd.

Mar. 22, 2009 | 10:30 AM joabos says:

And that was all to get some attention, what an idiot lol. Atleast he'll learn a lesson.

Mar. 22, 2009 | 11:56 AM BlackjackOne says:

I have to say right now, Rig and deckheadtottie for Users of the Year.

Mar. 22, 2009 | 4:18 PM Invisable-Ranger says:

Newgrounds. it spawns epic heroes.

And naughty bits.
:3

Mar. 22, 2009 | 7:29 PM Rig responds:

And epic naughty bits.
lol

Mar. 22, 2009 | 8:44 PM Sciutoman says:

Hmm...

http://spamtheweb.com/ul/upload/22030 9/74594_AHS.PNG

Mar. 23, 2009 | 8:02 AM Rig responds:

I don't get it.

Mar. 22, 2009 | 10:26 PM cmgg says:

looks like NG is going to be promoved in all the news pages and free!

Mar. 22, 2009 | 10:27 PM Twith says:

All we need to add to that picture is a class of orphans cheering on the tank! Also, it should be a Newgrounds Tank...In other related news, I felt myself die inside towards humanity a bit seeing that a person would actually threaten to do something like that.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 2:43 AM TheNossinator says:

"Modern day Clark Kent"?

Well played Rig, well played.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 8:01 AM Rig responds:

dun da da duuuuun

Mar. 23, 2009 | 2:57 AM LtMcMuffin says:

Where was Newgrounds when Dusty needed it? With one thread, thirty or less posts. And yet everyone's making a big deal about someone setting a school on fire? Sick.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 3:22 AM Quebecboy says:

I knew that Montreal wasn't a place full of street gangs and sexuality

(It's what they say in television...and television never fail RITE?)

Bravo mon p'tit gars :D (and I obviously don't know if you can speak french, since Montreal is now a bucket full of languages)

I Love my old farmer village :D

Wow...I Know how to follow the main subject of the thread...

Mar. 23, 2009 | 4:36 AM Dobio says:

Holy shit dude, that is amazing, but at the same time, really scary. It was a good shout by both you and Deckhead to call the policia immediately though, you definitely don't want to risk it not being a hoax.

Jeez, just insanity.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 5:16 AM PowerRangerYELLOW says:

Looks like sirtom's badass prank backfired

Mar. 23, 2009 | 5:35 AM SuspiciousPenguin says:

Holy shit i live 5 miles away from attelbrough, SWEET something interesting happened in britain and even better near where i live. But still what a fucking retard for going to do that.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 7:04 AM Lare says:

We all knew that a guy that looks like sirtom93 would never have balls to actually do it.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 7:29 AM Brundaty says:

Oh Snap!

Mar. 23, 2009 | 8:31 AM Assios says:

Holy shit, this guy was in one of my collabs... And he pleaded for co-author when he didn't get it

Mar. 23, 2009 | 8:32 AM lilcheeselad says:

YOU RAT, YOU

Mar. 23, 2009 | 8:52 AM malefic-puppy says:

/hi5

Mar. 23, 2009 | 11:07 AM angelkitty20 says:

Even though i don't know you and deckheadtottie i have to say i'm really proud of you both and the other newgrounds guys for reporting sirtom93 to the police.
I didn't know what had happened until tom posted a message about it, thanks to both your actions nobody was hurt.
I just hope sitom93 is now getting the help he needs, because i can't believe you would go into a school with a knife, matches and petrol and say 'i was going to show it to friends'. Bollocks. Who are his mates? pyromaniacs?
It just goes to show that there are people who patrol and safeguard this web portal.

Rock on and keep the peace

Angelkitty20 xXx

Mar. 23, 2009 | 11:30 AM I-smel says:

animation and music AND GAMES THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 11:50 AM ngmastah says:

YOU MISSED THE MOST CRUCIAL PART,
March 20, 5:50 pm, NGMASTAH READS THE THREAD AND IS INCREDIBLY CONFUSED.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 1:58 PM Rig responds:

OMGLZUM ADDED

Mar. 23, 2009 | 12:30 PM omegared says:

wow. just wow. Thanks for calling the police. hopefully sirtcom REALLY didn`t mean it.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 12:55 PM Sausau says:

You can't joke around anymore. This one might haven't been a joke, but still. America is paranoid and they put cameras in your toilets.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 1:21 PM NightBreaker says:

Isn't it...a bad thing that all these flashes 'n' shit are being made?
This is like the John Lennon shooting. The guy was a nobody, and, at least to some degree, wanted people to remember his name.

So now, Sirtom93's name's being splashed all over Newgrounds, and the rest of the web...
Wouldn't that encourage, to some degree, other people, of teh internetz, to act out in such ways, because they get their fifteen minutes of fame?

Mar. 23, 2009 | 1:23 PM Clock-Ninja says:

John Morstad

Mar. 23, 2009 | 2:20 PM Kajenx says:

That last picture made me feel all warm and fuzzy.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 2:39 PM LeafLock says:

good job guys.

"NEVAR PH33R! TEH INTERWEBZ IZ HERE!"

Mar. 23, 2009 | 2:48 PM alien1248 says:

I'm not saying that I support his actions or anything. But you cannot tell me that any of you lot have never thought of blowing up your school.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 3:04 PM cheesebizkit says:

you should've let him do it

Mar. 23, 2009 | 3:32 PM Gonzossm says:

Better look out sitroms gonna get u! U GONNA GET RAPED!

Mar. 23, 2009 | 4:18 PM The-Flying-collender says:

jeaus titty fucking crist, now thats fucke up, well done for getting the litter fucker before he could do some major damage, give your selth a pat on the back

Mar. 23, 2009 | 4:54 PM hippolordhom says:

you win 4 internets for bravery

Mar. 23, 2009 | 5:38 PM CashClock says:

You also forgot again.

CashClock, 17:23pm. March 21st

CashClock after four days finds out about the whole incident and had nothing to do with it but we put him up there for the hell of it.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 8:44 PM Rig responds:

THAT'S IMPORTANT

Mar. 23, 2009 | 5:47 PM mandamay says:

March 23, 2009
9:00 PM
mandamay of NG proclaims her love for this debonair hero, sexing him out of wild angry lust and desperation.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 8:44 PM Rig responds:

That's in the future!

Mar. 23, 2009 | 6:23 PM whyhaveaname says:

you are a total badass!
and i missed the moment too D:

Mar. 23, 2009 | 6:48 PM Rota64 says:

*throws octo baby at you* YOU MADE IT YOU KEEP IT! *Flees Home* *Plays WORLD OF WARCRAFT* *Eats Pie* *Dies from pie poisoning*

Mar. 23, 2009 | 6:48 PM darknessdweller says:

Damn.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 7:34 PM steph2568 says:

Thank goodness for the Internet.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 7:34 PM SlimeManMan says:

Whooo! You guys are heros, man! You prevented some kid from setting fire to his school of someting!
By the way, that tank picture is awsome.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 7:45 PM Ansel says:

It'd be nice if you'd fix your mistake about sirtom posting on thebackalleys. It's not him, it's Emanhattan, who is also an NG user, just linking to the topic on NG because it was something worth keeping an eye on. If you'd bothered to read past the first post you'd know that. I know The-Swain has already posted an angry and very silly post on the BBS due to this incorrect bit of data, and it's simply not true

Mar. 23, 2009 | 9:14 PM Magical-Zorse says:

yay, rig linked to my game!

Mar. 23, 2009 | 9:33 PM Frenzy says:

[i]He said: "I imagine on other websites people might have encouraged him, but that didn't happen on this one and that is great credit to the people who use it."[/i]

This comment says a lot about Newgrounds.

Nice work you guys.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 10:02 PM buddy1006 says:

what the heck? i am worried that newground's reputation will go bad and the website will be destroyed D:<

Mar. 23, 2009 | 10:22 PM Rig responds:

Why would it go bad?

Mar. 23, 2009 | 10:41 PM gankro says:

I've known tom about a year...ish and he's been getting exponentially more crazy emo and stupid... I am not only unsuprised but also awesomely happy... that guy was a douche. Also he upvotes his own stuff daily.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 10:49 PM toxicdevil93 says:

What
A
Fucking
Dumbass.

Mar. 23, 2009 | 11:21 PM Sciutoman says:

I just thought it was funny it said "Student of the Month" and right under it had sirtom's initials.

Mar. 24, 2009 | 12:37 AM Nintendohead117 says:

Great job man, u are a fucking hero to us all. Kinda sad though, if you hadnt stopped him, he probably would have killed someone and this would be headline news, but the media doesnt really give a shit about prevented school shooting do they? or am i just a little late and it was headlines. They also seem afraid to use usernames.

Mar. 24, 2009 | 12:47 AM shippo13 says:

Your my hero :3 seriously. Not a lot of men out there would have the balls to do what you did *hightfive* <3

Mar. 24, 2009 | 12:51 AM dgple says:

I thought you might like to read the "official" view on this situation from the school itself: http://frog.attleboroughhigh.norfolk.
sch.uk/index.phtml?d=224865 Sorry if someone has already sent you this. Notice the lack of the "Newgrounds" or even "online". *Sigh* Schools these days. What are they teaching our children? Anyway, I thought you might like that. It gives another perspective on what happened.

Mar. 24, 2009 | 1:57 AM Robotchk12 says:

WOW...
It's too bad, because now people will accuse NG of encouraging violence and death (AGAIN).

Mar. 24, 2009 | 1:59 AM Robotchk12 says:

Also, a suspected school shooting was thwarted at my school today after some really angry kid claimed he had "a list" and was going to shoot a bunch of people.
Har har.

Mar. 24, 2009 | 3:20 AM Apeman1813 says:

SHIT JUST GOT REAL!!

Mar. 24, 2009 | 5:33 AM wierdo666 says:

how powned is this guy he figured no one he knew would visit that and Mr. Rig from canada save the day.

awesome

good job rig.

Mar. 24, 2009 | 8:43 AM Cyberdevil says:

Woah, so that's what all those Sirtom92 submissions were all about . . .

Mar. 24, 2009 | 9:03 AM stinkychops says:

Nice work

Mar. 24, 2009 | 12:07 PM mob-master says:

OMFG , what retard lolz

1. Dont say you aare about to commit crimes on a (public) website
2. If you burn down a building , don't say i wasn't gonna im just showing off
3. Why would you burn the school? you just end up in a substitute crap facilitated school till the other one is replaced /reconstructed

Mar. 24, 2009 | 12:39 PM Luwinkle says:

IT's now the 24th..what ever happened to him?
Also..I went to The Sun's link and was barraged with pop-ups, spyware, virusses and other crap that was trying to take over my browser. :(

Mar. 24, 2009 | 1:09 PM IchigoChamploo says:

Now sirtom is93 is gonna go after you and deckheadtottie! Watch urselfs.

Mar. 24, 2009 | 1:15 PM Jaknal says:

Hey not sure if you've gotten this news post but here:

http://www.digitaljournal.com/article /269578

Nice pic!

Mar. 24, 2009 | 2:33 PM jtm17 says:

he wont come to another NG meet up again, shame he seemed like a really nice guy

Mar. 24, 2009 | 3:39 PM HiddenLink says:

while he is insane to do that, he should be treated the same way as any other murderer. scratch that, any other STUPID murderer. if i burned down something, i woulden't tell the entire world on multiple websites. idiot.

Mar. 24, 2009 | 5:11 PM baked-bean says:

i love you rig
your my newgrounds hero

Mar. 24, 2009 | 5:19 PM rofl25 says:

LQL HE GOT BUSTEDZ0ZR'D

Mar. 24, 2009 | 6:56 PM Fezz says:

You're awesome.

Mar. 24, 2009 | 6:59 PM MetallixTheKnight says:

ALL HAIL THE SAVIOR!!

No more flame wars for you; you stopped a real fire (sorta)!

Mar. 24, 2009 | 7:04 PM robotking98 says:

dudes a dumb ass.....if your gonna burn something to the ground, leave no evidence, that includes POSTING IT ON THE INTERNET!!!

Mar. 24, 2009 | 8:28 PM Robotchk12 says:

Nearly all the articles say something like "Canadian Rescues School".
Hooray for Canadians!

Mar. 24, 2009 | 9:18 PM Revann says:

Oh Canada! Our home and native land!!

Canada is teh pwnage, and it always has been, always will be....

Oh Canada, we stand on guard for thee......CANADA!!

Mar. 24, 2009 | 10:15 PM Johnbowe says:

Man, that shit was crazy. I think he was going to do it too. It'll be interesting how it all plays out. enjoy your new found fame. And charge as much as possible for interviews. Seriously.

Mar. 24, 2009 | 10:41 PM Koopa-Dude94 says:

Epic picture indeed.

Mar. 24, 2009 | 11:08 PM JakSpaz says:

You newgrounds people and your wacky shinanigans...

Mar. 25, 2009 | 1:29 AM Skask says:

internet is srs business.

Mar. 25, 2009 | 6:52 AM CheesePieTomato says:

lmao

Mar. 25, 2009 | 4:26 PM oldbinny says:

My friend always brings in these things. He has a flick-knife always on him, some matches and some body spray...

Mar. 26, 2009 | 4:41 AM Rig responds:

CALL TEH COPS

Mar. 25, 2009 | 5:24 PM Tribalfusion-X says:

They finally pwned that faghole.

Mar. 25, 2009 | 6:35 PM Oney says:

shit man well done. that is some fucked up shit, i ate icecream with that guy :O

Mar. 25, 2009 | 7:55 PM slapjaw says:

SNITCH

Mar. 26, 2009 | 4:41 PM Rig responds:

Alt.

Mar. 25, 2009 | 8:42 PM Infamy216 says:

EPIC FUCKING WIN!!! dickheadtottie and Rig Partyvanned him IRL, lol. That's what morons get.

Mar. 26, 2009 | 2:05 PM The-Dark-Reviewer says:

Damn he's wasting his life trying to fuckin' burn down a school. How the hell does he do that? Once he starts pouring the petrol he's gonna get arrested. What's the use of showing off knives and matches in school? The lab provides it anyway...

LOL he's like "I'm going to burn the school down" then later sez "WTF I'm not trying to burn the school, I brought it to show off"
What will the cops say?
"Tell it to the judge!"

Mar. 26, 2009 | 2:14 PM MageHeart says:

Rig and deckhead both deserve a pat on the back for averting a potentially nasty situation.

This was a good laugh for me, too.

I'd like to say you guys are amazing. If only there were guys like you when it came to all the other internet threats. Like that German guy, people just ignored what he posted. If you guys were there, it wouldn't have happened.

Faaantastic.

Mar. 26, 2009 | 2:23 PM Oznedabar says:

Doesn't this get you and the other saviours get 1 more blam on ur scorelist and some more saves?

you did save some guys xD

that tomguy is pretty stupid actually, but I wonder what should've happened if he didn't poste that

Mar. 26, 2009 | 2:59 PM skidmcmarx says:

You should have gotten a platinum whistle of +3 pwnness for that. There is just no justice in the world.

Mar. 26, 2009 | 5:08 PM will8600 says:

like the spoofs well...
2 of them

Mar. 26, 2009 | 5:50 PM Oldsage10 says:

HOLY CRAP!!! RIG MENTIONED MY PARODY FIRST OMG I CANT BELIEVE THIS IS HAPPENING

(more fanboyism towards more senior users)

LOL XD

Also my friend Firzen343 and I are planning on making a top-down style game which goes in-depth on the story...

Mar. 26, 2009 | 9:27 PM SSJ5Gku says:

Rig = Chuck Norris.
Chuck Norris = Awesome

Mar. 26, 2009 | 9:58 PM Rocker713 says:

Can't really take it seriously too many funny scenarios and comments spring to mind!!

and considering if it was deliberate the fool posted a message about it on newgrounds makes it even funnier.

but honestly... if you try to do it and get caught... your obvious response would be 'It was a Joke', though saying that won't get you far, tbf it'll just make people scared too see said person attempt stand up comedy!

Mar. 26, 2009 | 10:33 PM DancingTurkeyGod says:

Awesome job Deck and Rig and the rest of NG users! I'm SO happy that people are starting to take these threats seriously. If someone had done that back on September 13 2006, the Dawson shooting (Montreal, Canada) could have been avoided...just like so many others.

Mar. 26, 2009 | 11:33 PM 2kground says:

Nice stopping the School attack - Your my hero :D

Mar. 27, 2009 | 12:24 AM Tominater12 says:

Nice job stopping a school attack and epic picture!

Mar. 27, 2009 | 6:25 AM Earfetish says:

http://encyclopediadramatica.com/Sirt om93

now it's officially something the internet cares about

Mar. 27, 2009 | 8:03 AM meep1400 says:

Awesome.

Mar. 27, 2009 | 12:08 PM Foamy159 says:

Awesome job But I got left out I was driving the tank how else could it have got there? Magic? NO The Army? NO Wasn't actually there just a picture? Of Course NOT

Mar. 27, 2009 | 3:25 PM LeroyJ says:

hey rig your pretty awesome. now respond to this comment.

Mar. 28, 2009 | 6:13 PM Rig responds:

no.

Mar. 27, 2009 | 6:59 PM KingKombat says:

There's a recent review on "Sirtom: the game". the guy feels bad and says his life sucks more now. dunt ya think it helps if you DONT say your gunna burn down ur school?

Mar. 28, 2009 | 12:04 AM FXcorporation says:

OMG! Rig, deckheadtottie and Wade, you are heroes! :D

Mar. 28, 2009 | 11:53 AM mrty says:

Tom should make a "Sirtom93 Collection" XD

Mar. 28, 2009 | 11:24 PM metroidman151 says:

Unless one already exists, someone needs to build a life-size model of the NG tank, Tankman and all. If there is, I guarantee he got an award for it.

Oh, and this is why Newgrounds is the ruler of the internet: we do THIS kind of stuff, and other stuff on the side. That's right. I went there. I went there with Vanilla Dome 4.

Mar. 29, 2009 | 12:17 AM The-Unknown-One says:

I realize I'm hella late in commenting, but I only learned of this awesomeness now. From one Canadian to another, bravo. You guys did a great thing, and can now be officially cited as rays of light when people say the entire Internet is bad.

Also, awesome pic. =P

Mar. 29, 2009 | 3:37 AM redoblivion711 says:

Wow, Im impressed all of this was handled so well and promptly with you guys. While the seriousness of the threat will always be in question, the way the world is today, and seeing as how its happened in various other forms throughout the years, its glad that someone decided that its better to be safe then sorry. Great job! And if the douche was joking or not, perhaps this time hell have the brains to not announce it, or better yet, wise up, and realize things like this, and the toying of lives is far from a lol-worthy matter.

Newgrounds > Chuck Norris

Rigs, and all others involved in this = OVER 9000!!!!!

Good job doods. =D

Mar. 29, 2009 | 7:27 AM Zerobeam says:

The cunt was in my collab, but he couldn't animate for shit, so I threw him out.

I hope he gets into a medical care.
And learns to use Flash.

Mar. 29, 2009 | 1:03 PM Schocker says:

Whoah! It is really good to see that NG saves the day! Congrats, Rig and dackheadtottie.

Mar. 29, 2009 | 6:45 PM DJ-Divinorum says:

The internet saved the day, ironically.

Mar. 29, 2009 | 7:11 PM mikkim says:

now your a hero. you burnt that rope you see. wait no. you kept tom from burning his school. srsly if I did the whole now your a hero song, without corrections, you would be like "I burn't wat??? I thought sirtom was the burner" then you would have to correct me.

Mar. 31, 2009 | 8:00 PM newgroundskeeperjim says:

And that, mai children, is how Rig and Deckheadtottie saved the universe from INFINITE DEWM! Wow, did not expect sirtom of all people to do that. Someone forgot to take his crazy pills, and it wasn't me!

Apr. 3, 2009 | 2:20 PM Andragon says:

Fuckin hero!

Apr. 3, 2009 | 2:46 PM ZeroAsALimit says:

I think it's worth mentioning that Sirtom93 is a Communist.

Apr. 6, 2009 | 8:27 AM BananaBreadMuffin says:

BBC articles #2 and #3 are the same.

Apr. 14, 2009 | 6:10 AM Rig responds:

Thanks, changed.

Apr. 6, 2009 | 10:17 AM LampFace says:

I'm glad i missed this in a way because i fear i would've encoraged him, but i praise you Rig you and deckheadtottie you have saved lives and i think newgrounds user have learnt a lesson now, that stuff like this is serious.

Apr. 7, 2009 | 6:11 PM anujgamer343 says:

suck it sirtom, dont burn other peoples buildings, only ur own!

Apr. 7, 2009 | 9:11 PM Chronamut says:

I;m gonna stop a comet from hitting earth just to one-up you :P

Apr. 8, 2009 | 1:14 AM blurkiller says:

LOL, I was like NO FUCKING WAY.

IT FUCKING HAPPEND!
HURRAH FOR THE ANTI-TERRORISM

Apr. 11, 2009 | 9:38 AM Lorkas says:

And you got modded because of that? Pffft

Apr. 12, 2009 | 7:22 PM Photek says:

I didn't think he'd actually do it, I thought it was all a joke.

I hope he's okay.