Is there a problem with Brighton's Christmas lights? (From The Argus)
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Is there a problem with Brighton's Christmas lights?
11:00am Thursday 13th December 2012 in News
Rude and offensive images can be seen in a video of Brighton's Christmas lights
A video showing rude images and angry slogans in Brighton's Christmas lights is proving to be a viral hit on the internet.
The YouTube video shows lights in Western Road and Churchill Square.
It is a spoof using special effects to create the image of a body part and the comment "I hate my job" within the Christmas lights.
Councillor Jason Kitcat, leader of Brighton and Hove City Council, said: “The video is a creative spoof, but it is making people smile and getting thousands of people talking about Brighton and Hove in the run up to Christmas.
"That has got to be good news for the city and good news for its traders.
“The lights are paid for and put up by local traders through the Business Improvement District 'Brilliant Brighton', not the council.
"I'm sure they will be delighted at the extra publicity at their busiest time of the year.”
Have you noticed anything unusual in Brighton's Christmas lights? Let us know by emailing news@theargus.co.uk
Before watching the video please be aware it contains offensive images and may be not safe for work.
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Comments(15)
FC
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11:39am Thu 13 Dec 12
Algeria Touchshriek
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1:01pm Thu 13 Dec 12
getThisCoalitionOut
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1:27pm Thu 13 Dec 12
Considering that so many, like Boots, Vodaphone, Topshop, BHS, etc don't pay any tax either - they really show themselves to be a disgusting, greedy bunch.
baron Von Skidmark
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3:26pm Thu 13 Dec 12
staffies are so beautiful
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5:31pm Thu 13 Dec 12
tinker111
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5:47pm Thu 13 Dec 12
wole
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6:36pm Thu 13 Dec 12
Bristol VR
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7:16pm Thu 13 Dec 12
Hove Actually
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12:15am Fri 14 Dec 12
Old Ladys Gin
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6:39am Fri 14 Dec 12
Given the general scruffiness of the town centre I'd have thought anything that cheered it up would be welcome.
Ballroom Blitz
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9:05am Fri 14 Dec 12
NickBrt
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10:04am Fri 14 Dec 12
Bristol VR
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10:10am Fri 14 Dec 12
NickBrt wrote:May I suggest you read the article again and in particular this bit
I wish they wouldn't spend council tax on lights and instead create more facilities for squatters and travellers who are the backbone of this city.
"The lights are paid for and put up by local traders through the Business Improvement District 'Brilliant Brighton', not the council."
No Council tax has been spent on the lights!
Poccypoc
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3:46pm Fri 14 Dec 12
NickBrt wrote:Facilities for squatters and travellers. I agree. Like a water cannon to flush them out of the city.
I wish they wouldn't spend council tax on lights and instead create more facilities for squatters and travellers who are the backbone of this city.
AmboGuy says...
11:06am Thu 13 Dec 12