Dave Barry notes with disdain the “creeping fascism” of the Florida state legislature in attempting to ban drivers from hanging fake bull testicles on their pickup trucks.While I appreciate the concern, his sentiment is problematic for a number of reasons. Without delving too deeply into Biology, a subject which I know absolutely nothing about, I think it’s important to point out the ill effects that result from an excess of testosterone. Presumably, the purchase of a pickup truck is in itself a sizable testosterone boost—adding a set of swinging cajones to the trailer hitch, therefore, would have dangerous side-effects on the driver including (but not limited to), low sex drive, violent mood swings, and severe shrinkage.Unlike baseball, where there’s at least the prospect of improved 0n-field performance, truck steroids (and let’s face it, that’s what these are) are at best a nuisance to the other drivers on the road, at worst a serious health risk to the owner of the vehicle. The legislature would do well to take swift action in this regard.
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Dave Barry notes
By Tim Murphy
April 25, 2008
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