http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article246377.ece

"PAGANS have pledged to perform “rain magic” to wash away cartoon
character Homer Simpson who was painted next to their famous fertility
symbol - the Cerne Abbas giant.

The 17th century chalk outline of the naked, sexually aroused, club-
wielding giant is believed by many to be a symbol of ancient
spirituality.

Many couples also believe the 180ft giant, which is carved in the
hillside above Cerne Abbas, Dorset, is an aid to fertility.

A giant 180ft Homer Simpson brandishing a doughnut was painted next to
the well-endowed figure today in a publicity stunt to promote The
Simpsons Movie released later this month.

It has been painted with water-based biodegradable paint which will
wash away as soon as it rains.

Ann Bryn-Evans, joint Wessex district manager for The Pagan
Federation, said: “It’s very disrespectful and not at all
aesthetically pleasing.

“We were hoping for some dry weather but I think I have changed my
mind. We’ll be doing some rain magic to bring the rain and wash it
away.”

She added: “I’m amazed they got permission to do something so
ridiculous. It’s an area of scientific interest.”

She also expressed fears that the painting of Homer, from the animated
television series The Simpsons, would cause a mess as it washed away.

During the Second World War, he was disguised to prevent the Germans
from using him as an aerial landmark.

Since then he has always been visible, receiving regular grass
trimming and a full re-chalking every 25 years."