Residents of Wellington, home of director and producer Sir Peter Jackson's movie-making empire, awoke on Sunday morning to the sight of a giant sign on a coastal hillside.
The 'No Planking' sign was erected, says Wellington mayor, Celia Wade-Brown, to deter would-be planking tourists from attempting what she termed "inane excuses for stunts" in their city.
"What a total crock", Mayor Wade-Brown said, describing the 'art' of Planking. "I mean, seriously? If they want to goof off or be rebellious, at least have the decency to do something moderately entertaining and requiring a brain cell or two."
A spokesman for pro-Planking lobby group Global Recognition of the Importance of Planking (GRIP), Lionel Flatley, said that the Mayor's comments and the city's giant sign were typical of the lack of understanding of the Planking phenomenon.
"People used to laugh at and make fun of bicycles, too, when people first started riding them. And now look. The Mayor needs to open her mind a little."
Celia Wade-Brown responded by suggesting Mr Flatley, and his organisation, get a grip.
better than wellywood! :D
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