> 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."