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The Ballad of Fred, the Marathon Flag Waver, Traffic Directing ... Guy.
When you drive past a flag waver on a construction site, do you ever wonder about their hopes, dreams and aspirations? Probably not. I bet you didn't realize that directing traffic isn't the end-all, be-all, of flag wavers. Their is one coveted position among all road construction flagmen.
This is the tale of an unsung hero of the Olympic games. Most of you watched the Olympics this year, from the digitally enhanced fireworks of the opening ceremonies, to the gold medal basketball game played at 2 am.
You may have seen this man's work at the end of this years Marathon. As Sammy Wanjiru from Kenya entered the Olympic stadium the last obstacle in his way was a savage right turn onto the track. Without the aid of the courageous flag waver guy, he might have veered off course, missing his chance for gold.
This is what flag waver guys call "The Show". Here is the story of one such man, in his quest for personal glory, for his country and the Universe.
Fred was a road construction worker. Directing traffic all day long for the state transportation authority. In the smoldering, summer heat, a certain someone, from a certain something, was about to change Fred's life forever.
This is Fred's tale. Sung to the tune of The Beverly Hillbillies.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!
Come and listen to a story 'bout a man named Fred.
Construction flag waver with a helmet on his head.
Then one day the Olympic Committee passed by,
Saw Fred's directin' skills and gave the man a try.
At the Olympics that is, CGI fireworks, underaged gymnasts.
Well the first thing you know ol Fred's a runnin' home
Kinfolk said "Fred, pack your shaving foam!"
Said, "the Far East is the place that you'll be king"
So he flew over seas to the land of Beijing.
China that is, Communism, General Tso's
Well now Fred would like to thank you all for stopping by,
To hear the story of this Olympic flag waver guy.
You're all invited back in the year 2012,
To watch Fred wave his flag in London, da da de ..... 12.
Upon returning home he received the key to the city and a lifetime pass to Mount Rides Place USA. Fred was the toast of the town.
This is not the end of Fred's flag waving fable.
Cue, theme from The Neverending Story by Limahl
lol... hilarious. :)
Posted by S_Ecoe
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