tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14225335.post8145897990688310318..comments2024-03-28T15:49:57.731-04:00Comments on Surrounded on Three Sides: RUBBING BEN FRANKLIN'S HEADBob Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18086137580456586213noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14225335.post-33734320244956835562011-10-21T14:58:38.166-04:002011-10-21T14:58:38.166-04:00Bob, When I was at UVa there was an anatomically c...Bob, When I was at UVa there was an anatomically correct mail bronze. Probably some figure from Mythology. If I recall the tradition correctly rubbing his testicles was supposed to help you on exams. All I know is he had a good petina except for two shiney orbs.<br /><br />NedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14225335.post-76374096776817954992011-10-21T09:53:32.814-04:002011-10-21T09:53:32.814-04:00Linda, I understand your misgivings. I'll be o...Linda, I understand your misgivings. I'll be on the lookout for a woman walking around Rollins rubbing her head. So will Rollins security.Bob Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086137580456586213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14225335.post-40240931992005278722011-10-20T09:44:03.412-04:002011-10-20T09:44:03.412-04:00I would love to become a part of a noble collegiat...I would love to become a part of a noble collegiate tradition, but does it have to be that statue? At the beginning of this semester, I approached dear Ben only to notice that his crotch seemed to have been "defaced" (de-crotched?) with something that looked like milkshake mixed with shellac. It frightened me. Is it okay that when I scurry by poor old Ben on my way to the parking garage, I just rub my own head instead?Linda L. Zernhttp://www.zippityzerns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14225335.post-18368856354215723552011-10-14T13:55:21.667-04:002011-10-14T13:55:21.667-04:00Phil,my friend, that is an image I will hold forev...Phil,my friend, that is an image I will hold forever dear. Something tells me that randy ol' Ben would not have objected.Bob Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086137580456586213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14225335.post-61169880030107165822011-10-14T13:52:39.583-04:002011-10-14T13:52:39.583-04:00Next time I pass Ben, I'll pat his head, too G...Next time I pass Ben, I'll pat his head, too Good idea. A few years ago I used to run real early in the morning. On an occasional weekend morning, Saturday or Sunday, back then, the mostly ever-present grounds keepers might not yet have made their rounds to fix up the place after the raucous previous evening. A few times I encountered Ben sitting there with a giant realistic dildo type appendage glued to his 18th century trousers. Which explains the invisible security camera that now has Ben in its steady gaze.Philip Deaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08332104632865537879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14225335.post-12983794103771781282011-10-14T13:19:38.962-04:002011-10-14T13:19:38.962-04:00Dang, Thad, if the illustrious former president of...Dang, Thad, if the illustrious former president of Rollins can't get a noble tradition started, then who can? Maybe we could promote it as a good-luck talisman before the upcoming Rollins football game.Bob Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086137580456586213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14225335.post-72030243569611852532011-10-14T13:15:20.463-04:002011-10-14T13:15:20.463-04:00Good luck, Bob! I tried get the same sort of trad...Good luck, Bob! I tried get the same sort of tradition with Hamilton Holt's nose on the bust in the Mills lobby. No luck. I would even sneak in with an eraser to burnish it a bit... still no luck. Next time I pass Ben, I will do my part!Thadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14225335.post-63839230163602630742011-10-14T13:07:15.883-04:002011-10-14T13:07:15.883-04:00I like the sounds of this tradition -- even though...I like the sounds of this tradition -- even though I am one of those "honorable" Tea Party people who you mock. You might see me out rubbing Ben's head, too.Mark K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14225335.post-38473460236731984182011-10-14T13:05:44.908-04:002011-10-14T13:05:44.908-04:00I work at Rollins and saw you rubbing his head onc...I work at Rollins and saw you rubbing his head once. Yes, I thought you were just a crazy old fart. But having read this, maybe I'll give him a rub, too. Thanks for this...Sandynoreply@blogger.com