April 22nd in Humour, International, Legal News by Editor .
French Justice Minister wants legal action for tricolour bottom-wiping
Wiping one’s arse on the French tricolour is legal offence if done at an organised public event…
But this incident occurred at a ‘private cultural event’ according to the BBC’s Hugh Schofield. A photograph was displayed in a competition run by the media retailer, FNAC which showed a man from behind, trousers around his ankles, wiping his bottom with a French flag.
The image won a special mention in FNAC’s “politically incorrect” category reports the BBC.
France’s justice minister, Michele Alliot-Marie, has called for legal action to be taken against the man.
Whilst English football hooligans are feeling inspired for the next England v France game.
April 22, 2010
I get the whole flag importance to the French republic thing but taking themselves too seriously about this stuff just asks for piss taking.
April 22, 2010
Frankly, it is quite funny even if not terribly sophisticated in approach.
April 22, 2010
I can understand why the French are insulted but it is funny. Can anyone imagine Jack Straw being even remotely bothered if someone did it with a Union Jack or St George Cross………..?