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Editorial
June 29, 1935
The Daily Alaska Empire
Juneau, Juneau County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Humorous editorial compares American foolish stunts like flagpole sitting to an upcoming Australian wheelbarrow-pushing wager over 50 miles for $100, praising it as an innocent way to blow off steam.
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BLOWING OFF STEAM.
Being a nation of flag pole sitters, marathon
dancers and other foolish stunts, it is interesting
to note that we are not alone in the world for
doing silly things. Over in a town in Australia
one man is going to push another in a wheelbarrow
for 50 miles over a hilly road for a wager of $100.
The pusher, a husky garageman, is training every
day by taking a "workout" with his vehicle while
the rider is reported as taking exercises in sitting
to guard against being cramped in the wheel-
barrow. It undoubtedly will be a great event as the
whole town is taking sides in the stunt.
The Australians are said to be more like us than
any other people and they appear to be in one
respect at least. They know how to blow off steam
in an innocent way and have a good time doing it.
Being a nation of flag pole sitters, marathon
dancers and other foolish stunts, it is interesting
to note that we are not alone in the world for
doing silly things. Over in a town in Australia
one man is going to push another in a wheelbarrow
for 50 miles over a hilly road for a wager of $100.
The pusher, a husky garageman, is training every
day by taking a "workout" with his vehicle while
the rider is reported as taking exercises in sitting
to guard against being cramped in the wheel-
barrow. It undoubtedly will be a great event as the
whole town is taking sides in the stunt.
The Australians are said to be more like us than
any other people and they appear to be in one
respect at least. They know how to blow off steam
in an innocent way and have a good time doing it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Satire
What keywords are associated?
Silly Stunts
Wheelbarrow Race
Australia Wager
Blowing Off Steam
Flagpole Sitters
What entities or persons were involved?
Australians
American People
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Humorous Comparison Of Silly Stunts In Us And Australia
Stance / Tone
Light Hearted Amusement At Innocent Fun
Key Figures
Australians
American People
Key Arguments
Americans Engage In Foolish Stunts Like Flagpole Sitting And Marathon Dancing
Australians Are Similar, With A Wheelbarrow Pushing Wager Over 50 Miles
Such Events Are Innocent Ways To Blow Off Steam And Have Fun