This is similar
to how aircraft are "launched" from an aircraft carrier deck.
(fastandfurryous What was the question again?, Tue 9 Jan 2007, 14:23, archived)

yes
similar, but much more fun. One is just air-powered crap, and the other is a 160 knot treadmill.
(StrongBad =! strong% AND StrongBad =! bad%: StrongBad = 1/0, Tue 9 Jan 2007, 16:04, archived)