slight exageration

when i lived in australia...myself...my friend...and this seven foot cardinal climbed to the top of a mountain...(took the car actually)...and posted a sign begging people not to jump off at that particular spot...well , i guess we just did not appreciate how rebellious australians are...that is to say...instead of the regular three or four that usually jump per year...69 , 437 jumped to their death instead...so much for good intentions .