With many of the world’s leading politicians set to touch down in Toronto this week for the G20 Summit, police in the downtown area were out on their horses looking for any suspicious activity.  But that wasn’t all they were looking out for.  Not even the task of maintaining a safe and secure area for the likes of Barack Obama and Tony Blair, amongst others, was enough to pull these officers away from the big screen during an intense World Cup match between Mexico and Uruguay.

Safety is always an issue at the G20 Summit.  As a result, Toronto is expected to spend close to $1 billion of taxpayers money on security.  Isn’t it nice to see where our paychecks are really going?

Hope you officers enjoy the game while we are stuck at work earning money to pay your wages.

During an intense live news report from WPXI Channel 11, cameras followed one reporter as he informs viewers of the presence of riot police along with what he believes to be protesters and their “big banner.”  He makes his way towards the area where all the commotion is taking place, only to find that among all the officers is one man in a vintage Penguins jersey hoisting a fake Stanley Cup in front of the giant banner, which states “Lets Go Pens.”

Although he was likely expecting something along the lines of “Save The Whales” or “End The War,” this reporter couldn’t help but laugh at the “interesting protest sign.”

Penguins fans just can’t seem to get enough celebrating and who can blame them when they are having this much fun.  Is is just me, or does there seem to be something about a rally or protest that attracts the presence of Pittsburgh sports fans.

Hat Tip – [Puck Daddy]