Reporters Notebook (Gburg Times: 012608) - "Fashion Statement"

Hauling a fluorescent pink back-pack Thursday night when I visited the Canner Dome for a wrestling clash between Hanover and Biglerville, the reactions that I garnered from passer-by were priceless.
“Hey Pitzer,” a person said, “I love the fashion statement.”
Ummm, ok.
“What in the heck is that?” a young teenager asked me about the back-pack, obviously picking on me.
“Do you know your back-pack is pink?”
Ummm, no.
“Is pink your favorite color?” asked a security guard.
Ummm, yes.
“My kids have back-packs at home that they’d let you borrow,” a family friend told me.
Ummm, no thanks.
“Don’t you own anything else?” asked a Concession Stand attendant.
Actually, I was dropping the bag off for a pre-school friend who had left it elsewhere the day before.
“Did people look at you?” the Mom asked.
Like you wouldn’t believe.
— Scot Andrew Pitzer