MARSA — A local fisherman has claimed he has discovered a revolutionary new method of transport: fishing with a vintage 1970s car. Pawlu, known for both his trawling and questionable ideas, insists the conversion can save both the sea and the roads.
Pawlu reeled in the car last week while casting his nets near the Grand Harbour. “People are talking about sustainable fishing. Well, I’ve got a sustainable car!” he proclaimed while sipping a Cisk and leaning on his new discovery, a rusted orange Ford Cortina barely held together by hopes and dreams.
“This car can go from the sea to the fish market faster than a Gozo ferry! And I don’t even need a fishing license!”
Pawlu has already crafted a plan to turn the car into a fishing boat, involving more duct tape and a generous amount of creative thinking. He insists that with some modifications, the car can float, maybe.
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The fisherman is demanding government subsidies to support his idea. “If the government can give money for the Valletta redevelopment, why not for my fishmobile?” he argued, presenting a detailed proposal drawn in crayon on a napkin.
Pawlu’s proposal includes plans for adding a net system that only catches the coolest fish. He even suggested that the vibrant color of the Cortina will attract more tourists, with hashtags like #FishCarAdventures trending across social media.
Local environmentalists, however, see some potential faults in the original plan. “The car might not be very good for marine life,” said Marija, a marine biologist. “Also, pretty sure cars aren’t designed to float. Where are we going, a fishy Titanic?”
Despite the doubts, Pawlu remains steadfast. “A car is just a boat that hasn’t figured out how to swim yet!” he declared while waving his hands passionately.
At press time, the car was spotted smoking after a failed attempt at ‘surfing,’ and Pawlu was asking the Planning Authority for permits to fish off the roof.