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Brother Buzz

(37,790 posts)
Sat Feb 11, 2023, 02:25 AM Feb 2023

Philadelphia Announces Super Bowl Prep -- and Poles May Once Again Be Greased

I did not know this was a thing, but I can say with authority, drunk Eagles fans will see a greased pole as a challenge, "Here, hold my beer"

Philadelphia Announces Super Bowl Prep — and Poles May Once Again Be Greased


Philadelphia may, once again, be planning to grease poles to deter climbers on Super Bowl weekend -- though that hasn't seemed to stop determined fans in the past.

On Friday, the city released a list of road closures, parking restrictions and possible changes to mass transit in preparation for the Super Bowl.

The city's statement also noted that it may grease poles around town, but would not reveal if, when or where poles could be greased.

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https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philadelphia-announces-super-bowl-prep-and-poles-may-once-again-be-greased/3496818/
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Philadelphia Announces Super Bowl Prep -- and Poles May Once Again Be Greased (Original Post) Brother Buzz Feb 2023 OP
Well I see it ending in one way vercetti2021 Feb 2023 #1
That sounds so reQublican ! KS Toronado Feb 2023 #3
Haha vercetti2021 Feb 2023 #5
Word! Brother Buzz Feb 2023 #4
A little grease, no problem KS Toronado Feb 2023 #2
I think the fine city of Philadelphia is going about this all wrong Brother Buzz Feb 2023 #6
Wow, you have the solution Buzz. KS Toronado Feb 2023 #8
There ya go! Rebl2 Feb 2023 #9
They actually greased them ahead of the NFC championship game BumRushDaShow Feb 2023 #7

Brother Buzz

(37,790 posts)
6. I think the fine city of Philadelphia is going about this all wrong
Sat Feb 11, 2023, 05:04 AM
Feb 2023

I would think some super sticky glue would gum up the fans enthusiasm real fast, like commercial grade rodent glue.

BumRushDaShow

(142,092 posts)
7. They actually greased them ahead of the NFC championship game
Sat Feb 11, 2023, 06:06 AM
Feb 2023


2-hour delay for public and parochial schools Monday and parochial schools in city and suburbs have already announced closures if there is a parade. No word from the School District of Philadelphia for that kind of thing yet.
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