Brit Butt-Clenching at Bus Stops

(London, England) Take a gander at what has to be one of the most asinine wastes of taxpayer funds ever.

A bizarre Government-funded campaign is being launched to encourage people to exercise while they’re waiting for a bus.

According to the campaign’s organisers, those minutes spent at the bus stop watching the traffic go by could be spent more usefully -- by standing on one leg, pointing your toes or clenching your buttocks.

It wouldn't surprise me if the next brainy idea is to inaugurate a bus stop exercise police force to make sure everyone is properly clenching. Failure to clench citations will then logically follow. Don't laugh, just take a look at the ridiculous laundry list of laws on garbage pickup that the nanny state Brits have enacted.

Fortunately, some people in Britain are objecting and critics have been quite vocal. As an example:

Tory MP Philip Davies lashed out at the move. He asked: ‘Is this April 1st? The Government is virtually bankrupt and yet it is spending its last few pounds encouraging people to do Pilates at bus stops.

‘It is the nanny state gone completely mad and a shocking waste of taxpayers’ money.’

I agree. Quit taxing people outrageously, let them keep more of their money and, just maybe, they can afford a membership in a health club.

Tip: slwlion