Hammond Kid Ignores A Lesson From A Christmas Story

Many people in the area know A Christmas Story was originally based on author Jean Shephard's experience of growing up in Hammond. Sadly, it appears a one Hammond fourth-grader hasn't seen the movie or just didn't heed its warning. He should have known better than to try to lick a pole in this kind of weather, but he did anyway. In the end, he was fine except for his bleeding tongue.

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[1] | mich

So disapointed there arent any pictures...

Reply | January 15, 2009 10:21 AM

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[2] | dopplerd

"Pole Licker" is my favorite tag, ever.

Reply | January 15, 2009 10:26 AM

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