Your porch goose is the only celebrity that matters.
Whaddya at, b'y — this is St. John's, oldest city in North America, and we're still here. Let's go.
Okay, so I'm gonna tell ya, when I first heard dis, I nearly spit out my tea. Forget da moose, b'y, everyone’s talkin' 'bout da porch geese now, and I’ll tell ya one thing, it's da most St. John's ting I've heard all week. You know dem big plastic geese people have on dere front step? Well, 'round here, dem things are gettin' dressed up, and I mean *dressed up*. It’s a whole fashion show right dere on your verandah, and if you haven't seen one, you're missin' out on da real local culture, b'y. It's not just a goose; it's a statement.
### Da Goose is Loose on Da Porch
Dis ain't just some random fad, b'y. Dis is pure Newfoundland ingenuity and a bit of a laugh. You walk down almost any street – from da Battery, wit' dem colourful houses clingin' to da cliffs, all da way up past Bannerman Park – and you're bound to see a goose in a tiny rain slicker or a little knitted sweater. People put 'em in tiny Reflector-vests, some dress 'em up for Christmas, or even wit' a little fishing hat for summer. It’s like a silent competition, who can make dere goose da most outrageous, da most seasonally appropriate, or just da most Newfoundlander. It’s a bit of whimsy, a bit of silliness, and a whole lotta heart.
* **Porch Goose Pride:** It's become a symbol of community spirit and creative expression. * **Local Art:** Each goose is a tiny, temporary piece of public art on someone's doorstep. * **Conversation Starter:** You can't walk by one without smilin' and maybe even chattin' to da homeowner.
I'll tell ya, it brightens up your day, especially when da weather here changes four times before lunch. It's a reminder dat even in da busiest city, wit' Water Street bein' da oldest commercial street in North America, dere's still room for a bit of fun. So next time you're drivin' 'round St. John's, keep your eyes peeled for da porch geese, b'y. You might just find your new favourite fashion icon.
Kelly and da crew get into all sorts of wild stuff like dis every mornin' — check 'em out at mornings.live.