On Apr 18, 1:13 am, Immortalist
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>>> On Apr 17, 2:16 am, Immortalist
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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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> What difference does it make whether I posted something first or not.
none. just a ref to my pet shop boys jibe/joke.
