Sledding Away From The British Since 1962

Today marks the 48th anniversary of Trinidad and Tobago gaining independence from England and becoming the Canada of the Caribbean. Since our very own Toboggan, Teneille, didn't mention it, I thought I'd do a little write up for you readers out there.

The actual story of their independence is pretty boring. No tea parties, no contrived Mel Gibson movies, and nary a musket or militia to be found. So, for the sake of entertainment, we'll try a little writing experiment. I'll start with a beginning to the DPT version of the story here and let the commenting faithful fill in the blanks. Hopefully this will leave us with a ridiculous story that will inspire Teneille to fall off the pacifist bandwagon.

Beginning in the early 1960's the British Empire was attempting to exploit its influence in the Caribbean by implementing a tax on all coconuts used and exported from Trinidad and Tobago. This tax angered the citizens of these islands because of the coconut's uses in everyday life. They were used as a food source, currency, and, most importantly, as a construction material in the production of sleds. Teneille's grandfather, Captain, formed the TLF (Toboggan Liberation Front) to oppose the British....

-Chris


Teneille's Grandfather Captain Ooombla Ooomble Click Clack began working on his super secret plans and a way to sneak them around. After thinking long and hard Ooombla realized the answer was right on the top of his head!



Now that he had his plans stashed away he knew it was time to recruit some help. He first turned to his best friend Knowlton the hurting vagina to be his second in command.


He approached Knowltie and said...

-Rollo