Legislators in Brussels, which is culturally nowhere near Blackpool, have stated that the New Working Directive also applies to donkeys, as well as to dancing bears and organ grinders’ monkeys.
Donkeys, the transport of choice for Joseph and Mary and later their son, Jesus, have carried pleasure-seeking children across the sands for donkey’s years, but now more so than ever since finding jobs down the coal mine are getting further and fewer between.
Mr. Charles Caroli, chairman of B.A.S.T.A.R.D. (Blackpool Association for Sandcastle Tournaments And Riding Donkeys) said, “Those loony Europeans have gone too far this time! They’ve got their heads up their asses, if you pardon the pun.”
He continued, “There are currently over 9,000 donkeys working along the Golden Mile and competition is fierce. Smaller collectives of donkeys rely on flexible working hours to survive in the ever declining market for British beach holidays. Most of these donkeys spend a lot of time “on call” and now this will have to be included as part of their working day. They only recently lost their rights to free dental care; this is just another kick in the teeth, if you pardon the pun.”
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