Saving the World

A young woman thinks she's saving the world by stepping into the paths of oncoming pedestrians in downtown Chicago last week. Innocent people are frequently accosted by Green Peace solicitors like her. Most simply step around them.

The commonly used "pitch" line: "Can you spare a minute for the environment?" or "Do you like the environment?"

The most common reply: "I'm in a hurry to get back to work." The phrase "back to work" seems to cause a sense of confusion amongst these junior saviours of the planet. But they quickly shake it off and step into the path of the next innocent pedestrian.