Retired Mime Directs Traffic, Improves Morale Dramatically

In one of the more surreal moments of Tehran's evacuation, a retired street mime has taken over a major intersection and is now directing traffic with imaginary ropes and exaggerated expressions. To everyone's shock, it works. "People stop honking just to watch," said a bystander. Motorists actually obey his silent commands�partly out of curiosity, partly because nothing else is working. The mime, known only as Omid, claims he once trained with Cirque du Soleil "before the revolution and lower back pain." Officials have offered him an official role, which he politely declined with a theatrical bow and invisible cane twirl. SOURCE: http://bohiney.com