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Nearly 1 million not killed in Times Square
Nearly 1 million revelers rang in the new year by not being killed in terror attacks in Times Square. With the dropping of the traditional crystal ball the old was rung out and the new rung in, as terrorists seethed worldwide. Stunned prognosticators of doom had varied comments. Connecticut congressman Christopher Shays told a TV station that he wouldn't go to New York's Times Square "for anything." He also urged New Year's revelers not to go, citing terrorism fears. Ignoring Shays, revelers clapped, cheered, hugged, kissed, and felt each other up as the year changed. With police snipers posted on rooftops and helicopters patrolling overhead, Mayor Michael Bloomberg and guest of honor, former Iraq prisoner of war Shoshana Johnson, sent the 1,070-pound crystal ball on a 60-second drop that culminated at the stroke of midnight. "It was brilliant," said Tanya Starkin, a 23-year-old waitress from Ireland, as fireworks lighted up the sky. "Everyone was so worried about everything, and now everything is good." Not everyone was happy with the effect. Al Qaeda member Abu Mohammed Al Ablaj stated that "They (Americans) should prepare ... their coffins, hospitals and graves. The coming days will be full of surprises and great events which will make them a historic example." As Congressman Shays slunk off for an undisclosed location, tired revelers blew razzberries in his general direction and wondered if they were too drunk to get a little. "It's a new year," an unidentified survivor said. "We survived the last one, maybe we'll survive this one." "I heard Britney's gonna flash her boobs in her next video," said another. "Happy New Year!" cried a third. Posted by: Fred Pruitt 2004-01-01 |
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