Originally Posted by
IAmSam
What do you call gold-plating a bike to give to a Pope who is so old he can barely walk?
St. Pope John Paul II was 59 when he was given the bike and in great shape at the time.
He was pretty athletic and loved to ski and kayak. He used to sneak out of the Vatican to go skiing or hiking. It caused much consternation for the Swiss Guard.
-Tim-