Thought for the Day — NO BONKING!

The ammo.

Raised in Central Florida, before houses, strip malls and theme parks littered the landscape, I remember there were lots and lots of orange groves.

And from such a plethora of oranges lying around rotting on the ground, there developed a tradition called “bonking,” or throwing oranges at cars.

Today from the Ocala Star-Banner —

“Two boys, ages 15 and 17, were charged with throwing deadly missiles, a felony, after they reportedly threw oranges at a sheriff’s deputies stopped patrol car.

Deputies said the younger teen told them they were bored and decided to gather oranges from the woods so they could throw them at cars. He said the patrol car was the only vehicle at which they’d thrown oranges.”

Hmm.

At about 10:23 p.m. Tuesday, sheriff’s Sgt. Brian Dotten was driving his patrol vehicle in the 12600 block of Southeast 84th Avenue when he noticed several oranges in the road. After he got out of the car, the passenger side was struck by several oranges.

Okay —

Prov. 13:20 Become wise by walking with the wise;
hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces.

I hope all turns out good for those young misguided boys, but remember so much in life turns on the company we keep. Even as adults if not careful, we might find ourselves and bored and before we know it …we’ve picked up an orange.

So today think about the companions you keep. And if one of your friends suggests you pick up an orange, how about asking them to join you in a glass of orange juice.

Much better for everyone all the way around.