Christmas lights feature Santa ‘relieving himself’ on display spelling ISIS
A FAMILY has caused a stir after putting up a display featuring Father Christmas urinating on lights spelling out Islamic State (ISIS).
Neighbours complained about the ISIS-inspired Christmas display
The residents have been blasted by neighbours for the controversial display and they reported it to the local authorities.
The supposed patriotic take on festivities appeared last week at a house in Limerick in York County in Maine, USA.
Confused neighbours contacted the local sheriff after fearing the home occupier was an ISIS sympathiser.
But at a closer look, Santa Claus can be seen perched above the ISIS lights - with a white stream falling onto the word referring to the militant group.
Santa can be seen urinating on the ISIS lights
What is not so clear is that Santa Claus is ‘relieving’ himself on the word
Sheriff William King said : "Sheriff’s deputies visited the home and the word ‘ISIS’ is lit up bright and clear.
“What is not so clear is that Santa Claus is ‘relieving’ himself on the word.
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"Deputies spoke with the homeowner explaining why the sheriff’s office took an interest in his holiday display and the homeowner stated he was going to rearrange the lights to clear up any doubts about his message."
The homeowner, who has not been named, was not ordered to remove the lights, and the sheriff's office made it clear that they had broken no laws.
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