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To wonder why penis graffiti is so common in the UK?

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FlannelShirt · 22/08/2024 14:26

At least in the part of the UK where I live (the North, without getting too specific…I know the North is a large area), maybe it’s a regional issue?

But I have lived in three different countries and only experienced this since moving to the UK. I never saw penis graffiti like this before moving here.

Every time I go out there is a penis scribbled somewhere. On a bus bench there is a massive one with hair and stuff squirting out that anyone who wants to relax while waiting for the bus has to sit on.

There was another along a children’s nature walk by the river, on a white wall, about 4’ tall and bright red. Thankfully someone painted over that one.

But I see them, big and small, sometimes even made with the dark juice of some random piece of fruit (as seen near a farm and wild fruit hedge, made on the path).

These are just a very small sampling of the many penises I have seen while out and about.

I suppose people will say ‘because kids’, but why not in other countries I’ve lived, where kids exist? I’m not slamming the UK, I’m genuinely curious.

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babyzoomer · 22/08/2024 14:32

Quite common in France and Italy IIRC

Darkfield · 22/08/2024 14:32

Have you never been to Pompeii?

ArseInTheCoOpWindow · 22/08/2024 14:31

Try being a teacher. Theyre everywhere.

Uriahsnose · 22/08/2024 14:31

Patriarchy. Penises rule! (Although my autocorrect just trying to change that to 'Denise's obviously diagrees)🤣
Kunt and the Gang didn't help.

rumred · 22/08/2024 14:30

It's everywhere and I hate it. I had planned to go and draw vulvas as a counter measure but lost my bottle.

To me it signifies men saying we rule, this is our territory.

EternallyIrked · 22/08/2024 14:30

I'm 37 and I've been known to draw a penis on my DHs whiteboard on my way out the door. Immature? Yes. Amusing (to me)? Also yes.

Garlicfest · 22/08/2024 14:29

It's common everywhere. Have you been to Pompeii? 🤣

Short answer: Patriarchy is obsessed with the penis. It's practically idol worship! Draw some vulvas, they hate that.

ToBeOrNotToBee · 22/08/2024 14:28

Penis graffiti is and has always been a thing. See the Romans.

Cangar · 22/08/2024 14:28

I have not seen this where I live in the UK (SW London). Maybe it’s a regional phenomenon?!

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