Tralla Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I absolutely had to post this little gem I found leafing through the local paper. Call me twisted, but I found it hilarious. Location details removed for privacy. Trust Restored Yesterday my trust in mankind got a little boost. Returning from ****** I was driving on Highway # when suddenly the car in front of me, for no apparent reason, slowed down, coming to a complete stop. Then I realized that a truck and trailer, coming east in the opposite direction that I was going, had also stopped and was maneuvering to park in a diagonal direction across the highway so that no one could pass in either direction, on either lane. Flabbergasted, at first I thought the driver had engine problems, when suddenly a mother duck with six or seven ducklings came into my view by crossing safely the very busy section of the highway. I admit that while thinking about it, I still get a big clump in my throat. I want to thank from the bottom of my heart the two drivers for restoring in me that all mankind is not all bad. ... Do you think that if I trail one of those quacking string-of-ducks toys behind me on my daily trip to the bus stop, I can cross the crosswalk on the busy highway without having to risk my life to stop traffic? ... What if I waddle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yui-chan Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I think you're out of luck, Tralla. You're not feathery enough. What a sweet story. I love those little signs in life that say not all humans are selfish, cruel-hearted b--... beasts. It's an easy lesson to forget, without moments like that. >_ Cynic, ~Yui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nyyark Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I'd stop for you. But I'd have done it without the duckies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Portrait of Zool Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 The Portrait of Zool momentarily pops to life long enough to point out the set of tire tread marks across his canvas. "Definitely amoung equals it's every portrait for himself. When we can turn the other cheek with all, then I will be impressed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gyrfalcon Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 That's always a cool story, and it restores my faith in some of humanity. Not all though. There are a few people out there who haven't been eradicated from the face of the earth yet. If they all disappeared, then my faith in humanity would be restored. Hm... as for the duck idea, I can tell you it won't work. Most drivers won't look to see if you're there, much less the much smaller fake ducklings. Great idea otherwise. *grins* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon2001 Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 I am not nearly that nice of a person. I would have probably started yelling. *sigh* ooold and jaded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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