August 03, 2007

Padlocks attached to a lamp post on the Milvian bridge have become a popular love token for Romans. The custom, possibly originating in Florence, has grown rapidly following a film of this book, which features it. The mayor is not amused. There is a Valentine's Day prize, presented on the bridge, for the best amorous text or email.
posted by Plegmund 17 years ago
  • Interesting. Thanks.
  • The 1st YouTube video to the right shows the locks in daytime--not a great video, but a much better view. I can sorta see the mayor's POV--removing nearly a half-ton of locks is a pain, but he's awful short sighted. This could be played up as a tourist attraction quite easily. He's not going to be popular, and I doubt it will stop. Probably make them even more avid to padlock. Ah, sweet, sweet padlocked love. *looks around wildly, attempts to run for door, hits end of chain, and falls to floor Yes, long time married. *echoing sound of iron door slamming
  • Ah, sweet, sweet padlocked love. It's what keeps kit and I going so strong. Isn't that right, my pet? Good FPP, Pleg. As always.
  • *gives BlueHorse a sympathetic hug*
  • The mayor should get a clue and have the town start marketing special "love locks" which could not only subsidise their ultimate removal, but could also be especially easy to remove.
  • Good thinking. They could even remove and resell the same locks, why not?