Hang up and drive

Have you ever seen that Allstate commercial where Dennis Haysbert warns us about those distracted motorists who, among other things, change their pants while driving? I called "bull" when I saw that spot, convinced that nobody could be so irresponsible.

I stand corrected. From today's Boston Globe: "Behind the wheel, on the phone, styling hair..."

Just last week, State Police Lieutenant James A. Jones noticed a man trying to pull his dress shirt over his head, then continuing a wardrobe change, all while driving on Route 24. "I was about to turn on my blue lights when he stands up," Jones said. "He's taking off his pants."

On my long commute, I thought I'd seen it all.