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This is why there’s mysterious statues with banana penises around Manchester

Just another day in Piccadilly Gardens.

Daisy Jackson - 13th June 2023

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.

And then as the day went on, they moved over to St Peter’s Square, shortly before it welcomed thousands of Manchester City fans enjoying the club’s victory parade.

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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 Group

The statues in Manchester 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.

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“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.”

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One in 10 Brits are fired or disciplined after their work’s Christmas party, new survey finds

We’re in peak office Christmas party season right about now.

With just under two weeks to go until the big day itself is here, many businesses across the UK are treating their staff to night out to celebrate both the festive season and all of the hard work they have been putting in throughout the year… and as you can expect, these are usually quite eventful gatherings, shall we say.

But now, a survey by has shed light on just how ‘eventful’ they actually are, as a new survey has revealed that, apparently, one in ten Brits face some sort of disciplinary action or dismissal due to their behaviour at Christmas parties.⁠

The study was conducted by After Drink, and included more than 2,000 participants.

During the research, it was highlighted that 89% of employees admitted to drinking alcohol at these events, Lad Bible reports – with 65% of these confessing that they drank “excessively”.

One in 10 Brits get fired or disciplined after their work’s Christmas party / Credit: Kraken Images | Mimi Thian (via Unsplash)

One in 10 Brits get fired or disciplined after their work’s Christmas party / Credit: Kraken Images | Mimi Thian (via Unsplash)

There are a multitude of incidents which could lead to disciplinary action in the workplace nowadays, but according to the survey, some of the common reasons following festive celebrations with colleagues included inappropriate comments (23%) and even getting into fights (21%).

16% of these incidents were because of drug use during the event, while inappropriate interactions with colleagues accounted for 14%.

Some of the legal reasons you can be fired from your place of work after a Christmas party include gross misconduct, drunken behaviour, and fighting of any kind.

Despite all these risks, however, Christmas parties still remain as popular as always, and a whopping 79% of respondents said they are planning to attend theirs this year.⁠

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Clearly, the moral of the story here is , enjoy yourself… but just not too much.

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Half of Mancs don’t know how to cook Christmas dinner, new survey reveals

Christmas dinner is one of the key parts of any festive celebration.

No matter whether you choose to tuck into a traditional roast with all the trimmings and lashings of gravy, or you prefer to go for something a little different like a curry or a Chinese instead, your Christmas dinner is a chance to gather round with your loved ones and enjoy one of the heartiest meals you’ll likely have all year.

However, some shocking new figures have revealed that half of Manchester residents have no clue how to even cook a Christmas dinner.

Through a major study by the UK’s leading electrical retailer, AO.com, it was revealed that the majority of our city’s residents are “losing confidence” in preparing even the simplest of British dishes – with a traditional roast or Christmas dinner being one of them.

A new survey has revealed that half of Mancs don’t know how to cook Christmas dinner / Credit: Freepik | GoodFon

A new survey has revealed that half of Mancs don’t know how to cook Christmas dinner / Credit: Freepik | GoodFon

As part of its new campaign to get Brits back into the kitchen, AO found that just 57% of respondents reckon they would be able to make a roast dinner, 52% could whip up a classic shepherd’s pie, 58% could cook bangers and mash, merely 61% could prepare a full English breakfast, and again, only 57% could tackle fish and chips.

Classic desserts are clearly a struggle for us Mancs too, according to the survey, as only 19% of respondents said they’d feel confident cooking a Christmas pudding.

The survey also found that nationwide, it was Gen Z – those between the age of 16 and 27 – that are the least confident in their ability to cook great British classics, while on the other end of the spectrum, Baby Boomers are the most capable, proving that culinary confidence increases with age.

Our region’s residents are apparently ‘losing confidence’ at cooking simple British classics / Credit: Freepik

Commenting on the results, Jay Lockton, oven expert at AO.com, said: “Kitchens should be a place of creativity and joy, but our data shows that a lot of people in Manchester are losing confidence in preparing even the simplest of British dishes.

“Based on our findings, many younger people may be opting for convenience foods or takeaways due to their busy schedules and the perception that cooking from scratch is time-consuming or difficult.

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“But with simple guidance and the right tools, we believe everyone can rediscover the joy and simplicity of homemade meals.”

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