Commuters in Manchester yesterday were left doing a double-take on their way through town after a pair of naked statues appeared with… some unusual details.
But rather than having anatomically correct parts, the statues were displayed with bananas for penises, suspended above a pair of walnuts.
The dark grey statues have more than a passing resemblance to Antony Gormley’s Another Place installation at Crosby beach – fruit parts aside.
They were first spotted in Piccadilly Gardens early this morning, close to the Market Street tram stop.
So who was behind this mysterious art installation in Manchester?
Well, it was a publicity stunt. Of course it was.
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In the afternoon, the statues were dressed up with t-shirts and caps that gave the game away.
The statues in Manchester were dressed up by the afternoon. Credit: The Manc GroupThe statues were dressed up by the afternoon. Credit: The Manc Group
They were placed there by online prescription service UK Meds, who carried out the stunt as a way to raise awareness for erectile dysfunction.
They say that research has shown that millennials aged 30-39 were most likely to suffer with or know someone suffering from erectile dysfunction, and that men are emotionally affected but reluctant to seek help.
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UK Meds also said that there can be a huge stigma and misunderstanding of the condition.
Hannah Broom, spokesperson for UK Meds, commented: “This research shows that experiencing erectile dysfunction is hugely common, but can have a massive impact on a man’s confidence and therefore mental health.
“Despite this, it’s a subject most men are reluctant to discuss with the people around them – which is a concerning combination.
“We want to ensure that more people are made aware of the condition and its causes.
“We also want to encourage more men to speak up about it, especially to their loved ones, and to seek help and advice when they need it.”
Featured Image – The Manc Group
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Home Bargains has announced a special two-day closure of all UK stores
Emily Sergeant
Home Bargains has, once again, announced it’ll be closing all its UK stores on both Boxing Day and New Year’s Day this year.
And it’s to make sure staff get a ‘well deserved break’.
After what has been yet another busy year for the retail industry, many workers have been left feeling like they could do with a little extra time off, which is why Home Bargains is following on with what has become a now-annual tradition by shutting up shop on two bank holidays.
All of our stores will be closing for Boxing Day & New Years Day.
Announcing the move in a post on social media, the discount retailer confirmed: “All of our stores will be closing for Boxing Day and New Years Day. We would like to thank all our colleagues for how hard you have worked this past year, and want you to relax and enjoy the Christmas break with your loved ones.”
Of course, this isn’t the first time the retailer has kept its doors shut on bank holidays.
Many shoppers will recall it has made the same decision to give hardworking staff a break every year since 2019.
Explaining a little more about the decision taken to close all its stores, Home Bargains said: “As a family-run business, we know the importance of being together at Christmas with those we care about most, now more than ever.
“This is our way of saying thank you to our colleagues for their continued hard work and dedication.”
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Two Greggs in Manchester will be serving their breakfast menu in the evening next week
Emily Sergeant
Who says breakfast has to end at 11am?
In news that’s set to be music to the ears of breakfast lovers in Manchester, Greggs is giving them exactly what they want.
We all know that brunch is a ‘thing’ by now, so now it’s time for brinner to make a name for itself instead, as Greggs has teamed up with Heinz to bring its much-loved breakfast menu back for tea time, kicking off from 4pm onwards.
The move comes as a new survey has found that the majority of Mancs (69%) admit to enjoying eating breakfast food in the evening, saying it’s ‘convenient and comforting’ – even ranking breakfast as a ‘more important’ meal than tea, as well (38% vs 36%).
Two Greggs in Manchester will be serving their breakfast menu in the evening next week / Credit: Greggs (Supplied)
Greggs says it has ‘lost count’ of the amount of customers that have tried to order breakfast items after the usual cut-off time, especially in Greater Manchester.
But luckily for those breakfast-loving Mancs, they can finally get their favourite breakfast and sauce pairing long after the morning rush is over next… but only at two Greggs branches, and only for a very limited time.
On Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 October, the Heinz x Greggs Brinner collab will be available at Greggs St Mary’s Gate and Greggs Oxford Road, from 4-7pm only.
“We’ve lost count of the number of customers who have tried their luck ordering breakfast after 11am, so when Heinz came to us with the idea of making Brinner a reality, it felt like the perfect excuse to give the people what they want,” explained Zoe Harris, who is the Customer Director at Greggs.
“And let’s be honest, a Greggs Bacon Roll just wouldn’t be the same without a squeeze of Heinz Tomato Ketchup.”
Daisy Jackson -
13th June 2023 
