Cannon Quote by Captain Hank Bracker, "Salty & Saucy Maine
““KaBoom…. The roar of the cannon could be heard reverberating for miles around. The volatile sound boomed off the side of the hill that the school was on, and echoed across the Bagaduce River. I don’t know if the 3”/50 caliber gun, mounted as a decorative piece in front of Richardson Hall, was ever fired in anger, but now for the first time, as far as anyone could remember, it had been fired as a lark. The parking lot was a mess. Strewn across the melting snow were brightly colored panties, brassieres and other ladies’ garments. There were bras hanging from the electric wires and trees. It was obvious that the cannon had been fired as a prank since we could later hear the seniors talk about what they had had to do to get these items to start with. Although the chatter continued for some time, no one was ever identified as the culprit. In fact, the administration took the position that it never even happened since that way nobody had to lie or be held accountable. No logbook entries were ever made since it did not happen on either of the watches. Nothing was broken and the all-too-visible attire could have fallen from an airplane, for all anyone knew.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Salty & Saucy Maine, 2015
A cannon was fired as a prank, causing chaos and revealing a lack of accountability.
In simple terms: A prank cannon caused chaos and no one took responsibility.
Key Takeaway
Consider the consequences of reckless actions.
Themes
prank
responsibility
authority
Mood
irritated
critical
Type
anecdotal
social commentary
When to use this quote
- college campus
- student events
- administrative response
Key Concepts
social dynamics
institutional denial
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do institutions deny wrongdoing?
- How can accountability be enforced?
A Different Perspective
The narrative may trivialize serious safety concerns.
