A pole at the Pole
That looks to be the case, at least as far as this individual is concerned. When their friends went to the South Pole, they had a fantastic opportunity to say, “I told you so.” They probably figured it was the stuff of Christmas films and not based in reality.
One of the best ways to rub your correctness in someone else’s face is with photographic evidence, and it’s especially effective at the South Pole. When this guy’s buddy traveled all the way to the South Pole, they found that a pole existed. As a result, he immediately sent it to the previously unbelieving friend.