Science Abuse Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 I recall hearing about this: A song was played over loudspeakers on a loop for days, eventually leading to the surrender of some hostage takers some where. I can't remember where. Anyone? Bonus points if you know the song...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 It was for Noriega to come out. "Welcome to the Jungle" and Noriega The song was famously used during the Operation Just Cause invasion of Panama in 1989. When Manuel Noriega fled to the Vatican Embassy in Panama, U.S. troops surrounded the embassy and played loud music. Noriega enjoyed opera and detested rock music in general. The Washington Post News Service reported, "With U.S. troops at the Vatican embassy continuing to wage psychological warfare against Noriega by blaring rock music over loudspeakers and greeting him with a hearty 'Gooood Morning Panama'." And so, to irritate and intimidate him (and to enjoy themselves in the process), the troops set up their loudspeakers and blasted the Vatican embassy with some "good ol' kickass American rock 'n' roll" — Guns N' Roses' "Welcome to the Jungle" was the first song to come roaring through the speakers. These were eventually stopped upon request by the Vatican. A few days later, Noriega surrendered due to international pressure. However, despite the popular conception that the music was a form of psychological torture aimed at Noriega, it has since been revealed that the entire operation was merely meant to prevent press organizations equipped with parabolic microphones from listening in on delicate negotiations occurring within the embassy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_the_Jungle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 10 minutes nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 Should I lock it down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Not before I compliment you, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Some other reading http://www.sibetrans.com/trans/trans10/cusick_eng.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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