To those who do not know what a lollipop man is, it is a Scottish slang term given to crossing-guards due to the candy-like shape sign they hold. Nkosana Mdikane, 74, has been named "Scotland's happiest lollipop man" due to his cheerful attitude that accompanies his song-and-dance routines while he is on the job. Recently the West Dunbartonshire Council banned Mr. Mdikane from high-fiving children as they cross the road due to safety hazards. The court supports this decision with the rule that all crossing-guards must have one hand holding up their sign to oncoming traffic while using the other hand to point while the children were crossing. Therefore, the friendly gesture has no place in the serious business of street-crossing. Since the ruling, Mr. Mdikane has followed the new rule, even if he thinks its "stupid." There has been a strong local reaction to this ruling, there has already been a petition with a thousand signatures already signed to "Save the High-Fives!" There has also a face-book campaign created for the cause, and it already has three-thousand supports for it. Hopefully this reaction will cause the councilmen and women to revoke their ruling. Viva la High-Fives!
Article can be found here: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-31638993
By Anne Sortino
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