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'Pants' Christmas lights sparking joy | 'Pants' Christmas lights sparking joy |
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The council said the lights were meant to resemble lanterns | The council said the lights were meant to resemble lanterns |
Christmas lights that have been described as looking like "pants" are sparking joy and conversation, according to the town council which put them up. | |
Fleet Town Council erected the illuminations above High Street in the Hampshire town. | Fleet Town Council erected the illuminations above High Street in the Hampshire town. |
The decorations have been compared to underwear on a washing line. | The decorations have been compared to underwear on a washing line. |
In a statement about the lights, the council said it was delighted they were bringing "unexpected humour" to the community. | In a statement about the lights, the council said it was delighted they were bringing "unexpected humour" to the community. |
On social media, the Fleet lights - which the council said were meant to look like lanterns - were described as resembling knickers. | On social media, the Fleet lights - which the council said were meant to look like lanterns - were described as resembling knickers. |
Despite that, many residents said they loved the lights and how their children enjoyed them. | Despite that, many residents said they loved the lights and how their children enjoyed them. |
One person added: "You have to dry your underwear somewhere". | One person added: "You have to dry your underwear somewhere". |
Rita Tong, the council's executive officer, said: "Mostly, people and organisations have made an effort to reach out and say they are appreciative that the Council puts on the lights." | Rita Tong, the council's executive officer, said: "Mostly, people and organisations have made an effort to reach out and say they are appreciative that the Council puts on the lights." |
'Bringing a smile' | 'Bringing a smile' |
In a statement Fleet Town Council said: "Whether you see them as pants, lanterns or simply modern lighting we're delighted to hear our streetlights are sparking joy, conversation and unexpected humour in the community. | In a statement Fleet Town Council said: "Whether you see them as pants, lanterns or simply modern lighting we're delighted to hear our streetlights are sparking joy, conversation and unexpected humour in the community. |
"Our goal has always been to brighten Fleet High Street and create a welcoming environment. | "Our goal has always been to brighten Fleet High Street and create a welcoming environment. |
"It's wonderful to know they're bringing a smile to your night and day. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and observations. | "It's wonderful to know they're bringing a smile to your night and day. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and observations. |
"We value your feedback and the light-hearted moments it brings to our neighbourhood." | "We value your feedback and the light-hearted moments it brings to our neighbourhood." |
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