Mr. Floatie bows out
VICTORIA (CP) -- Mr. Floatie, the costumed feces mascot who wanted to be mayor of Victoria, has withdrawn his name as a candidate for the position.
That means the city of Victoria is no longer launching a challenge in B.C. Supreme Court against the nomination by the man who dresses up as a brown, smiling piece of feces.
Victoria administrator Robert Woodland confirmed Mr. Floatie's name has been withdrawn as a candidate for mayor in the upcoming municipal election.
James Skwarok, the man inside the costume, was not available for comment.
On Monday, Skwarok said the city appeared to take issue with his candidacy because only real people can run for municipal office.
He said that was a moot point.
``Of course I'm not a real person, I'm a big piece of poop.''
He added that he was ``beyond bummed out.''
Mr. Floatie has become a regular sight at public gatherings.
He passes out pamphlets drawing attention to Victoria's practice of pumping sewage directly into the Juan de Fuca after only a screening to remove solids.
http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/Canada/9000068.html
VICTORIA (CP) -- Mr. Floatie, the costumed feces mascot who wanted to be mayor of Victoria, has withdrawn his name as a candidate for the position.
That means the city of Victoria is no longer launching a challenge in B.C. Supreme Court against the nomination by the man who dresses up as a brown, smiling piece of feces.
Victoria administrator Robert Woodland confirmed Mr. Floatie's name has been withdrawn as a candidate for mayor in the upcoming municipal election.
James Skwarok, the man inside the costume, was not available for comment.
On Monday, Skwarok said the city appeared to take issue with his candidacy because only real people can run for municipal office.
He said that was a moot point.
``Of course I'm not a real person, I'm a big piece of poop.''
He added that he was ``beyond bummed out.''
Mr. Floatie has become a regular sight at public gatherings.
He passes out pamphlets drawing attention to Victoria's practice of pumping sewage directly into the Juan de Fuca after only a screening to remove solids.
http://www.thechronicleherald.ca/Canada/9000068.html
