Crazy News from Britain Part 1

Edward Longshanks · 10-02-2007, 01:04 PM

A Cambridge University student incurred the wrath of the local constabulary who issued the 18 year old with an £80 fine on the spot.

His crime? Making a snow willy in a local park! For crying out loud if that isn't a normal student prank then I don't what is. Call me old fashioned but I would have thought the Cambridge police could have better things to do like catching criminals or stopping binge drinking fighting every weekend in Cambridge. :evil:

mkpdavies · 10-02-2007, 01:12 PM

I would refuse to pay that.

There are many sculptures of the male form in public. His temporary one is hardly a crime.

John Carter · 10-02-2007, 02:46 PM

I love the logic of these on-the-spot fines.

Mickey Mouse must be wondering where all these "non payment of fine" letters are coming from.

Besoeker · 10-02-2007, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Edward Longshanks

A Cambridge University student incurred the wrath of the local constabulary who issued the 18 year old with an £80 fine on the spot.

His crime? Making a snow willy in a local park! For crying out loud if that isn't a normal student prank then I don't what is. Call me old fashioned but I would have thought the Cambridge police could have better things to do like catching criminals or stopping binge drinking fighting every weekend in Cambridge. :evil:

Got a link to that story?

g hall · 10-02-2007, 02:58 PM

It was on BBC teletext today at about 13:00 page 169 has anybody got a TV out and a screen - grabber

The student should have entered it for the Turner prize

Feldoon · 10-02-2007, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by John Carter

I love the logic of these on-the-spot fines.

Mhmm.

"Hey, I feel like I wish to abuse my power. A vague sculpture of a male's genitals? Perfect!"

Edward Longshanks · 10-02-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by g hall

It was on BBC teletext today at about 13:00 page 169 has anybody got a TV out and a screen - grabber

The student should have entered it for the Turner prize

Yes quite! Far more acceptable and appropriate than Tracy Emin's recent works of so called art. Let's all vote for "British Ice Phallus 2007". And good luck to the sculptor if he got the £20K! :P

Westcountryman · 10-02-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by John Carter

I love the logic of these on-the-spot fines.

Mickey Mouse must be wondering where all these "non payment of fine" letters are coming from.

If you can't satisfactorily convince a Police Officer of your ID, he will arrest you under S.25 of PACE 1984.

NoMoreEUSSR · 11-02-2007, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Edward Longshanks

A Cambridge University student incurred the wrath of the local constabulary who issued the 18 year old with an £80 fine on the spot.

His crime? Making a snow willy in a local park!

Now that's just taking the Manneken!

John Carter · 11-02-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ModernUKIP

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Carter

I love the logic of these on-the-spot fines.

Mickey Mouse must be wondering where all these "non payment of fine" letters are coming from.

If you can't satisfactorily convince a Police Officer of your ID, he will arrest you under S.25 of PACE 1984.

That brings about an interesting possibility for a prank...

Change name to "Mickey Mouse" via deed-poll and see what fun follows.

10-02-2007, 01:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Edward Longshanks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Bucks Posts: 625	Crazy News from Britain Part 1 A Cambridge University student incurred the wrath of the local constabulary who issued the 18 year old with an £80 fine on the spot. His crime? Making a snow willy in a local park! For crying out loud if that isn't a normal student prank then I don't what is. Call me old fashioned but I would have thought the Cambridge police could have better things to do like catching criminals or stopping binge drinking fighting every weekend in Cambridge. :evil:

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John Carter Uber Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Sabbatical Posts: 5,110	I love the logic of these on-the-spot fines. Mickey Mouse must be wondering where all these "non payment of fine" letters are coming from.

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g hall Uber Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: erewhon Posts: 5,614	It was on BBC teletext today at about 13:00 page 169 has anybody got a TV out and a screen - grabber The student should have entered it for the Turner prize