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10 signs you’ve been on strike too long

Now that the Hollywood writers and actors strike is over, here are some signs you’ve been on strike too long.

Sign #1: Your picket sign has grown roots, and local birds have started building nests on it.

Sign #2: The local coffee shop has named a drink after you – “The Striker’s Latte”, extra strong with a hint of determination.

Sign #3: You’ve started receiving Christmas cards from the security guards at the company you’re striking against.

Sign #4: Your daily march has worn a path in the pavement, and the city is considering naming it after you.

Sign #5: The squirrels have organized their own mini strike in solidarity, refusing to collect acorns from the company’s trees.

Sign #6: You’ve completed three knitting projects, two jigsaw puzzles, and a novel while walking the picket line.

Sign #7: Your chanting voice has become so strong, you’ve been invited to audition for the lead role in a Broadway musical.

Sign #8: The local weatherman now includes the forecast for your picket line in the morning news.

Sign #9: Tourists have started taking selfies with you, thinking you’re a new city attraction.

Sign #10: You’ve developed a sixth sense for detecting when someone is about to bring snacks to the strikers.

Joe Ditzel

Joe Ditzel is a keynote speaker, humor writer, and really bad golfer. You can reach him via email at [email protected] as well as Twitter, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn.