HELMET HEAD OR HELL MET HEAD?

I am somewhat torn about the issue of motorcycle helmet laws. (seatbelt laws, too, for that matter) Partly, I suppose, it is the philosophy that is so well expressed at DARWIN AWARDS.
But, all that is a wee bit off topic.

Years ago, the actor who portrayed Buddy Holly, Gary Busey, who was fond of riding sans helmet, took a nasty blow and spent considerable time recovering. Later, he would appear on TV to encourage helmet use, saying that sense had been pounded into his head. (In such encounters, the pavement has yet to lose.)

Unfortunately, it requires great effort to learn from the mistakes of others. So, now it is Ben Roethlisberger's turn. As smart as a professional quarterback with a Superbowl Ring must be...

The siren's call
Lures one and all
To take too many chances.
And these dangerous dances
Can cause a pall.

The bearers of which, will wonder
What kind of spell one was under.
Perhaps one will hover
And soon will recover
And never again will blunder.

Let us hope he makes a full recovery, and gains wisdom, as well. Speedy recovery, Ben!

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Did you see the "DANGER" Acrostic Challenge? It is at this previous post.

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Have you ever seen a guy by the road holding a cardboard sign,
"Will traffic safety advocate for food?"
Hmmm... Perhaps, it could be me,
selling bumperstickers for GRIDLOCKSMITH.COM!

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I am a big fan of The Darwin Awards, partly because they make me laugh, and partly because Mother Nature really needs help. Don't let mental deficiency take over the gene pool.
Here is the (revised) first post of this humble blog.
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