Retirement can be a strange transition. What to do with the sudden influx of free time? Most people use the time to travel, to jump more fully into their hobbies and passions, or perhaps to start new careers they’ve always been curious about but never had the guts or the freedom to try.

Pope Benedict XVI has announced his retirement, and while we’re sure the pension plan is heavenly, we’ve got some suggestions for things he can do to keep himself busy. Hopefully he gets to keep the hat.

Crossing Guard

TheFW Crossing Guard
Christine Gritmon
TheFW Crossing Guard

Judge for Westminster Dog Show

TheFW Dog Show
Christine Gritmon
TheFW Dog Show

Fox News Morning Show Host

TheFW Fox News Host
Christine Gritmon
TheFW Fox News Host

Saturday Mail Carrier

TheFW Mailman
Christine Gritmon
TheFW Mailman

Walmart Greeter

TheFW Walmart Greeter
Christine Gritmon
TheFW Walmart Greeter

Celebrity Guest Judge on 'X Factor'

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Christine Gritmon
TheFW XFactor

Newest '2 Broke Girls' Cast Member

2 Broke Girls
Christine Gritmon
2 Broke Girls

Replace Liam Payne in One Direction, Change the Band's Name to One Direction Towards Our Lord and Savior

One Direction
Christine Gritmon
One Direction

Written by Christine Gritmon, Nick Nadel and Drew Weisholtz

Art by Christine Gritmon

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