On Apr 16, 11:53 pm, turtoni
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>>> On Apr 16, 10:55 pm, turtoni
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>>> "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.
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>>> The 17th century chalk outline of the naked, sexually aroused, club-
>>> wielding giant is believed by many to be a symbol of ancient
>>> spirituality.
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>>> Many couples also believe the 180ft giant, which is carved in the
>>> hillside above Cerne Abbas, Dorset, is an aid to fertility.
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>>> 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.
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>>> It has been painted with water-based biodegradable paint which will
>>> wash away as soon as it rains.
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>>> Ann Bryn-Evans, joint Wessex district manager for The Pagan
>>> Federation, said: “It’s very disrespectful and not at all
>>> aesthetically pleasing.
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>>> “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.”
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>>> She added: “I’m amazed they got permission to do something so
>>> ridiculous. It’s an area of scientific interest.”
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>>> She also expressed fears that the painting of Homer, from the animated
>>> television series The Simpsons, would cause a mess as it washed away.
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>>> During the Second World War, he was disguised to prevent the Germans
>>> from using him as an aerial landmark.
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>>> Since then he has always been visible, receiving regular grass
>>> trimming and a full re-chalking every 25 years."
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> btw, i think you linked the homer simpson dougnut vs erect penis
> warrior pagan guy before me.
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