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World / 3 months ago
Aussie Declarations Send Shockwaves Through Port Douglas, Isle of Man: Kangaroos to Replace Motorcycles?
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Kangaroos: The New Ride of Choice? Australia's Unconventional Plan Shakes Up Port Douglas and Isle of Man
In an unprecedented announcement that has sent shockwaves throughout both the Isle of Man and Port Douglas, Australian authorities have unveiled plans to replace motorcycles with kangaroos, sending motorcycle aficionados, animal rights activists, and sense of reality into a tailspin. In an attempt to boost Australia's green agenda, quirkiness, and reputation for having wildlife that'll kill you as soon as look at you, the authorities launched the initiative, 'Hopping Towards Sustainability.' Responding to the wild plan, Bruce Hogan, a motorbike enthusiast from Port Douglas, said, "Crikey, them roos are fast, but I ain't too sure about handling or fuel consumption mate. Also, where do the saddlebags go?" The decision to replace motorcycles with kangaroos has sparked debate in the Isle of Man, an island famous for its annual Tourist Trophy (TT) race. The island’s government has now been pressured to replace their tailpipe-spewing motorcycles with these Aussie marsupials. Bike lovers worldwide are now anxiously guessing how the kangaroos will cope up with the notoriously dangerous Snaefell Mountain Course. Benjamin Wallaby, a kangaroo-motorcycle hybrid mechanic invented just for this news piece, seemed both puzzled and excited. "I reckon the kangaroos can make those tight turns at Brandywell much easier, but the leap from Ballaugh Bridge could cause some chaos," Wallaby speculated. Meanwhile, animal rights groups have expressed outrage. Jane Hopster, head of the non-existent 'Protecting Animals With Sanity' (PAWS), stated, "This is a kangastrophe! Just where does one draw the line? Next thing you know, they’ll be replacing sports cars with sprinting emus and boats with saltwater crocodiles.” However, proponents of the plan like Sheila Boomer, an environmentally-conscious Port Douglas resident, explained, "Look, the kangaroos are just sitting around, punching each other and loitering on golf courses. We might as well put them to work." Industry experts are mulling over the fuel efficiency of kangaroos against motorcycles. Skip Bolt, the leading expert in 'roo propulsion', said, "Kangaroos operate on a strict diet of grass, which drastically lowers greenhouse gas emissions compared to petrol. However, the methane from the other end could be an issue. We are currently developing kangaroo nappies to combat this." In a bizarre twist of fate, it seems the Isle of Man may have to adapt its iconic TT race not just to an "electric revolution" but also a 'marsupial revelation.' The world now watches with bated breath as governments grapple with these bouncing dilemmas. As we wait for this absurd reality to unfold, we can only wonder what's next: koalas for bus replacements? Only time will tell!
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Original title: Australian Make statement about something in Port Douglas, Isle of Man (general), Isle Of Man
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