Unlocking the hidden code of the crossing lights.
Scott K.: We can’t go yet—we have to wait for the white man.
Sarah: Walking guy, Scott. We wait for the walking guy.
Scott K.: What’s wrong with white man?
Sarah: You don’t want to tell your daughter “Wait for the white man!”
Alice: Always wait for the white man!
Scott K.: The white man will show you the way.
Sarah: Don’t move until the white man tells you!
Sarah: Yeah, so, it’s the walking guy and the red hand.
Alice: Although come to think of it, “red hand” is also pretty racist.
Scott K.: The red hand will stop you.
Alice: My mother calls the walking guy the white lady.
Sarah: It could be a lady. We’re so sexist.
Alice: It should be “the non-gender-specific walking figure” and “the upturned palm.”
Henry: GO.










September 24, 2005
Reader Comments (27)
Why running man? I don't know, but maybe my kids will get the subtle "get your ass across the street ASAP" connotation.