Sunday, October 05, 2014

Stop Fo Peds


Miami Beach has gone urban slang. I just drove past a temporary illuminated traffic sign that literally said "Stop Fo Peds Xwalk". So I came up with this little sketch:
The following is a paid public service announcement.
Hello. My name is Mickey Estefan, and I am the founder and chairman of the Stop Fo Peds Society (SFPS). Like millions of viewers, I have many personal stories of near death close calls when a negligent driver didn't Stop Fo Peds as I was crossing the street. Sound familiar? Hundreds of Americans each year suffer from failure to Stop Fo Ped related accidents. It's an epidemic. And until now there has been no legal recourse or sufficient ordinances in place to prosecute Stop Fo Peds violators. And that is why I, along with hundreds of concerned and civic minded Americans, created and joined SFPS. Although we have made gains in some counties and municipalities, our long term mission is to have viable and enforceable Stop Fo Peds federal legislation, so that perpetrators of this heinous crime are brought to justice - so that You get justice. And that is why we need your help. Your generous donation not only supports our grass roots efforts, but also helps funding for research, medical centers and rehabilitation for Stop Fo Peds victims. All members and donors will receive this wonderful day glo adhesive bumper sticker "I Stop Fo Peds!" Isn't it time America to take back our crosswalks? Won't you please join us and help save a life and put criminals who don't Stop Fo Peds behind bars where they belong? Because in America, you shouldn't be afraid to cross the street.
This was a paid public service announcement. We now join your current programming already in progress, "Monster Mash Car Bash."
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