Invented for removing the dead from within the castle courtyard without opening the gate. Later, some began using it for rubbish and garbage disposal. The greatest use of the trebuchet was later discovered to be for dispersing manure and compost onto the fields as fertilizer.
Just for fun I looked up the difference between a catapult and a trebuchet. Found the trebuchet has a counterweight to propel the payload. The simplest example I could think of was when in Young Frankenstein, the monster was playing on the see-saw with the young girl.
ATGMer over 3 years ago
Used for pulting cats?
HunterIsACriminal over 3 years ago
Invented for removing the dead from within the castle courtyard without opening the gate. Later, some began using it for rubbish and garbage disposal. The greatest use of the trebuchet was later discovered to be for dispersing manure and compost onto the fields as fertilizer.
Jeff0811 over 3 years ago
Just for fun I looked up the difference between a catapult and a trebuchet. Found the trebuchet has a counterweight to propel the payload. The simplest example I could think of was when in Young Frankenstein, the monster was playing on the see-saw with the young girl.
uniquename over 3 years ago
As so many amusement rides do.
walstib Premium Member over 3 years ago
We used to go to a pumpkin catapult charity fundraiser in Milwaukee, lots of fun! Before Covid….
raybarb44 over 3 years ago
Usually goes the other way around but hey, whatever works…..
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 3 years ago
Nope, I’d rather ride in those spinning teacups.
The Brooklyn Accent over 3 years ago
Fetchez la vache!
zarilla over 3 years ago
Cross-posted from Wizard of Id today, with a change of characters.
poppacapsmokeblower over 3 years ago
As a ride the positive was no complaints after the ride. The negative was no repeat customers.