TP. 39 TRAVOIS

The French word with 3 correct pronunciations is a wooden framework that Native Americans used to transport their possessions as they moved around in their nomadic life. It is a braced A-frame that uses 2 long straight tree limbs around 2-4 inches in diameter, depending on the load. On the wider end, the limbs would drag on the ground, transferring the weight that was placed in the middle, downward. The open, narrow part of the A would be attached by ropes or vines to the source of motion: human, dog, or horse. Initially, it was humans, then as man slowly domesticated the descendants of wolves, the dog was employed. Finally, as the Spainish settled the area, horses became the beast of burden. As the tribes followed their food sources (game, wild seeds, and birds), the travois was built using repurposed Teepee poles. Nowadays, with the advent of climate corruption, that device has won favor with the earth embracers. Electric carts that required coal fired powerplants to recharge its batteries have been outlawed. A substitute pitcher is now delivered to the mound via a travois pulled by enthusiastic fans hell bent on delivering an adored player into the limelight. Opposing teams supply their own crazed fans ready to drag out their esteemed saviors via human leg power. With Teflon skids to reduce friction, all major league teams have adapted the ancient Native American form of precious cargo delivery. Census statistics have shown an uptick in Indian attendance at the All American sport of baseball. Teams have renamed themselves with Indian Nations’ tribes and related nouns with full support from the Native American people. First to go was the Moowalkey Brewers, whose name is synonymous with alcoholism and spousal abuse. POLITICALLY INCORRECT! They are now the Walkeyshawl Warriors with bingo games taking place in the stands during the few boring moments of that exciting sport. The scoreboard will keep trackt of all the called numbers. BINGO!!!

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