Ouch ! That must hurt !

I don't see me coming at the office and saying : "I passed my holidays humping a greasy pole"

Gloucester,MA. Greasy Pole Festival story...
Starting at the turn of the century many Italian families from Sicily settled in Gloucester. Having earned their livelihood as fishermen in the old country, they were naturally attracted to this famous fishing port. As is usually the case, they continued many of the customs they had practiced in the old country. The most important of these, paying homage to St. Peter, the patron saint of fishermen, proved to be the seed that finally grew into the St. Peter's Fiesta as we know it today.
Sunday morning is the annual open air Mass at the Alter at St. Peter's Square. Hundreds of people gather to take part in this religious ceremony.
Various sporting events are held each afternoon during the procession. The Greasy Pole is a contest where brave souls run across a grease covered pole trying to capture a flag.

#2 But why not? ....couldn't resist..

#3 Yeah very funny Suxi, you must think we are all fecking stupid

#5 No...just you.
See the Italian flag flying just behind Old Glory?
And the colors on the "prize"?

That looks like hog fat they used to grease the pole.....yum!