I love living in a place where it’s perfectly OK to display one’s cultural or religious perspective overtly and safely, as long as they offend no-one. It’s what makes our country interesting and colourful….But I am completely puzzled and amused when the behaviour doesn’t match the message. Let me explain….
This morning I gave way to a large 4WD that was merging in the traffic. As I sat behind it I couldn’t help but read the bumper message …
‘Jesus is coming …are you ready? YOU MUST be born again’
Now I am not a practising Christian, but what the hell… it’s a harmless message and I felt special that it was speaking directly to ME (even if a little fear inspiring). Anyway, smiling to myself I continued driving behind this oversized ‘truck’ and watched as it swerved from one side of the lane to the other…then slowed to a pace well below the speed limit …and then sped up again. An erratic style, to say the very least, (my guess is that there was a telephone involved…but I have no proof).
It made me wonder if he was looking for his chance to be ‘born again’…sooner rather than later …??
After 15 minutes behind this ‘crazy-man’, the road widened and cleared so I had the opportunity to overtake and get out of his way … before one of us met his maker under tragic circumstances.
As I overtook, I was astounded to see the middle aged god-fearing driver look at me and vigorously raise his middle finger by way of a not-so-pleasant ‘morning greeting’ !!!!
mmm…. now that makes my wonder … should I have reported a stolen car?
Wonder Years 