New Tourism Initiative

Most of what follows is true.  We make this statement because some critics have criticized us for "mindless fantasizing" and "deranged creativity."

Okay, here comes the mostly true part:

The Pointless Digressions "Man On the Street" was in his usual position last week, in front of Hong Sushi, microphone in one hand, mackerel roll in the other, when he became aware of a strong and pungent aroma.  Stronger and pungenter than the mackerel.

Looking to his left, he observed a slight man in dark clothing igniting what appeared to be a rather twisted half-cigarette, and then inhaling deeply.

This gentleman, noting our reporter's interest, politely held the cigarette out and said "Want a toke?"

"Uh--thanks anyway.  Piece of mackerel?"

Our reporter pondered the situation.  Could this be a new tourism initiative?  Welcoming strangers by offering them a joint?  Could this be the next phase in presenting British Columbia as "The Best Place on Earth"?  And if so, what comes next?

We can hardly wait.