Friday, February 29, 2008

Can-Do Attitude Foils Robbery

Out, Out, Damned Post

Looking for sweet-smelling thugs? A postmistress in England drove away two gun-wielding robbers using a can of air freshener. Margaret Taylor, of Manchester, fought off two men who burst into her post office waving a gun and a knife. She picked up a bottle of Oust - which claims to do “more than just eliminate odours'' - and sprayed the raiders in the face. The fumes proved too much for the balaclava-wearing robbers and they ran for their car.

FOOTNOTE: The baffle of balaclava.

24 comments:

Sandi McBride said...

I keep a can Oust in the truck...now it seems it may be a good idea...I'll just spray Mac with it when he tries to take possession of my proper spot behind the steering wheel!

Lana Gramlich said...

*LOL* Cheers to Ms. Taylor!

The Egel Nest said...

Alternate Footnote:

The sweet smell of victory...

Bradley
The Egel Nest

Sue Seibert said...

I love it, David. Good for her!

Janice Thomson said...

Good idea - will have to keep a can about.

suchsimplepleasures said...

so...it does do more than eliminate odors...i might have to go buy some of that!!

Kimberly Vanderhorst said...

That's just brilliant! I wonder if Oust will try to work the story into their next advertising campaign.

WomanHonorThyself said...

lol..bet they were the sweetest smellin crooks on your side o the pond!
What's that smell bubba?
Why its melonburst ...or was it honeysuckle rose?..LOL..good on her!

painted maypole said...

there's a new commercial in there, i can see it now. :)

Thanks for stopping by my blog!

Merisi said...

I wonder if writing "Blows away thugs" on the container would be politically correct. ;-)

Anonymous said...

A swift kick in the nads would have done the trick too!

I'd think that stinky rose scented perfume that old ladies wear would do the same trick.Maybe even better.That stuff is rank!!!!

Casdok said...

Good for her!!

Tom said...

I know this Hyde shop well David.. The lady is now a local hero..

It made me laugh when I read the story too.

Cheltenhamdailyphoto said...

Well done Margaret! Surely a boost in 'oust' sales too? I've not heard of it before now. A product which clearly does MORE than it says on the tin.

Cath said...

Fabulous. Gutsy woman!

I love the idea of the smelly would be robbers....

none said...

The cops just have to look for some fresh smelling robbers.

Nessa said...

Crime doesn't spray.

Kat said...

HA! I love it! I'm gonna have to pick up some that "just in case". hehe

OHmommy said...

I agree.... that would be a great commerical. LOL.

Dragonstar said...

Sounds like Oust is dangerous stuff!

i beati said...

my new weapon of choice -
Raid maybe

San said...

Clearly, Oust is good for ousting more than odors. I'll start keeping a can in my desk at the gallery.

Akelamalu said...

Oust, oust, I say!

PRH said...

Those guys were "ousted"...good for the old gal.