We're All Queer In Our Own Way:

[billy]

lollypop man;

is someone who mans a childrens crossing at school time. they're call lollypop men because the sign they have is like a 5 or 6 foot aluminium pole with a round metal plate at the top (about a foot across) which sys those immortal words 'stop'.

i was trying to be ambiguous with the son running into his dads back. but i agree that it didn't work as well as it should have.
i agree also about the handle part

thanks guys, i'll make time tomorrow for the edit.