Being both a geek and a horse person, I have long known that duct tape is one of those essential items without which life as we know it would come to a halt. But I’m still amused by our Ministry of Paranoia suggesting that it will protect us from all the dangers of the Axis of Evil. Apparently this warning is being taken seriously by a large number of the American flock of sheep. Hardware stores are selling out, and one manufacturer reports a 500% surge in orders and is running production lines around the clock. All the hysteria has reminded some people of scenes from Dr. Strangelove, and even inspired Julia Scherschligt to create this composite photo.
Luckily, most of us horse people have duct tape in our
medicine boxes from the last time we had to pack a
hoof. Who knows what other supplies from the barn
might come in handy in the event of a terrorist attack?
How about fighting back with explosive piles of
over-heated manure (aka S.H.I.T.)? We could end all
this silliness by just dumping our automobiles and
riding our horses to work. -pc
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ponychase