Gorilla in our midst (From The Argus)
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Eagle-eyed Brighton shoppers report gorilla on pub roof
11:10am Friday 7th September 2012 in News
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The gorilla on the roof of a Brighton city centre pub
King Kong has been spotted monkeying around on a Brighton roof.
Eagle-eyed shoppers noticed a large plastic gorilla perched on top of the Mesmerist pub in Prince Albert Street over the weekend.
Owner Neil Davies said pub regulars had been going ape for the Gorilla in the M(esmer)ist.
He said: “We didn’t really know what to do with him when he arrived – so he decided to climb up on to the roof on his own.
“The gorilla is up so high that most people don’t even see him. He doesn’t make much noise either, to be honest.
“But when people do spot him it’s hopefully a nice surprise.”
The Mesmerist, which aims to “celebrate Brighton at its bohemian best”, is well known for its quirky objects and burlesque shows.
Mr Davies said: “He’s actually been napping up there for a while now, but I’m sure he’ll wake up again soon.”
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Comments(7)
spa301
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11:29am Fri 7 Sep 12
Got great publicity for his business so he's quite a shrewd fool!!
Mark63
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11:46am Fri 7 Sep 12
Cabin fever
says...
12:36pm Fri 7 Sep 12
Mark63 wrote:Not much anymore.
Is this today's top story then? How much are journalists paid?!?
Don't see the problem with the story myself - bit of light humour and a nice plug for his pub.
Everyone's a winner...
inadaptado
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12:55pm Fri 7 Sep 12
jyan
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1:20pm Fri 7 Sep 12
inadaptado wrote:No need to go bananas about it.
I understand the need for this lighthearted and humourous pieces of "news" every now on then, but, for all that is sacred, please stop making puns. You are not funny.
RedKen1
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1:46pm Fri 7 Sep 12
inadaptado wrote:Your whinge shows your not a prime mate
I understand the need for this lighthearted and humourous pieces of "news" every now on then, but, for all that is sacred, please stop making puns. You are not funny.
Crystal Ball says...
11:15am Fri 7 Sep 12