Off Topic Interesting read...

[Sidthemackem]

...about the monkey-hangers

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tees-40801937

 

[flandersmackem]

I just love the thought that a town can vote as Mayor.... a mascot dressed a monkey......then re-elect him another two times....Priceless.

 

[MrRAWhite]

good read Syd... I always thought it was a fable..

 

[Sidthemackem]

good read Syd... I always thought it was a fable..

Me too. But you kind of want it to be true, albeit a bit sad from the monkey's point of view!

 

[robinoz]

I just love the thought that a town can vote as Mayor.... a mascot dressed a monkey......then re-elect him another two times....Priceless.

Same Town that hung fishing nets over the streets to keep out the plague