Berlino the Bear, the mascot of the just-concluding 2009 Track and Field Championships in Berlin, Germany, was a hit amongst all of the athletes. No one more than Melanie Walker of Jamaica, who had just won the 400M hurdles when she accepted this ill-advised piggy-back ride on Berlino during her victory lap. A few points of emphasis here:
1. When it comes to mascots, their field of vision may not be proportional to the size of their eyes. In other words, just because Berlino's eyes are as big as your head, don't trust that he has any clue where he is going.
2. You just won the 400 meter hurdles. Let me stress again - HURDLES. These represent additional obstacles in the way of your semi-blind friend.
3. No world champions or mascots were harmed in the making of this mishap (we think).
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