'A great item to have': flamethrowers sell like hot cakes at Elon Musk sale
by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles from Technology | The Guardian on (#3RZZ5)
The tech billionaire urges buyers to act responsibly as dozens queue up to get their hands on the $500 weapons
Some may think it the worst idea in the history of capitalism, an irresponsible stunt by a pyromaniac Willy Wonka, but for Earle Tabula there was no better feeling than buying a flamethrower.
"I love fire. I play with torches and gasoline all the time so this is the ultimate toy that I'll play with for all my life," he beamed, gripping his purchase. "I've bought a bunch of wood. I'm ready."
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