I was surprised when I heard about Pope Francis’ motorcycle; he owned a Harley-Davidson “hog” and auctioned it for charity. The bike was only worth about $16K but a mystery buyer paid $327K.

I think it’s good the Pope got rid of his bike because cruising past the Coliseum on two wheels doesn’t sound very papal-like.

That pointy hat can’t be terribly aerodynamic and his flowing robes could be dangerous if he didn’t hike them up.

And if he went commando, one can only imagine the horrific images that would be forever seared into our brains by the paparazzi.

When I think about the Pope and his “hog”, my fractured cliché just doesn’t seem so fractured any more.

Correct Cliché: Pig in a poke

Fractured Cliché: The pig and the Pope

May the farce be with you!

Your IFF,

Pam

The Pig and the Pope

The Pig and the Pope

(Credits: Pope photo from blogs.nd.edu. Pig photo from animal-science.com.)

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    Pam Waits has more than 20 years of experience in human resources with 10 years in the top HR spot for mid-sized companies. She currently works as a Human Resources consultant. Additionally, she holds a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. Pam is also a writer and humorist, defying the perception that human resource professionals lack a sense of humor. She’s a leader who believes humor is an important part of a healthy business culture and a necessary part of life. 
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