Snipe

Posted December 22nd, 2007 by Anonymous

A snipe hunt , also known as a fool's errand or wild goose chase , is one of a class of practical jokes that involves experienced people making fun of newcomers by giving them an impossible or imaginary task.

For example, inexperienced campers are told about a bird or animal called the snipe as well as a usually ridiculous method of catching it, such as running around the woods carrying a bag or making strange noises. Incidentally, the Snipe (a family of shorebirds) is difficult to catch for experienced hunters, so much so that the word "sniper" is derived from it to refer to anyone skilled enough to shoot one.

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Mark Green was really horrible in this segment. He was snarky and dismissive toward Schultz–likely because of bad blood between Schultz and Air America than any difference in stance. He made a big deal about being neutral — but defended Hillary Clinton and those in her camp who have been sniping Obama in recent weeks

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Cleveland-born Little is responsible for the likes of Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers, Marked for Death (Steven Seagal), Free Willy 2, Anacondas 2, and Murder at 1600 (Wesley Snipes). In recent years, Little has carved a niche in TV, helming episodes of Millennium, The Practice, 24, Prison Break, and Bones.

Bilbo Baggins is finally progressing on his most fraught journey — landing a leading role on the big screen. After three years of legal wrangling and public sniping, director Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema have reached an agreement. Principal photography on The Hobbit has been set to start in 2009, with the goal of releasing the film in 2010.

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Snipe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A Snipe is any of nearly 20 very similar wading bird species characterised by a very long slender bill and cryptic plumage . Snipe in the family Scolopacidae belong either to the ...

Snipe hunt - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A snipe hunt , also known as a fool's errand or wild goose chase , is one of a class of practical jokes that involves experienced people making fun of newcomers by giving them an ...

Snipe Class International Racing Association (SCIRA) - www.snipe.org

Comprehensive information for this one-design racing dinghy. Official US and International home for the class, with links to class sites across the world.

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Snipe Merchandise. The following is available from the Snipe Office. The SCIRA Office now accepts VISA and MASTERCARD! Please call Jerelyn Biehl at 619-224-6998 or use ...