Thursday, January 17, 2008

Attracting Picky Tourists

A British council's attempt to promote a tourist attraction has been undermined by an unfortunate picture, according to critics.

A leaflet extolling the beauties of Thornham Walks (a 12-mile footpath network in Suffolk) unfortunately featured a picture of a young girl picking her nose.

Andrew Stringer, a Green councillor, says that "it does not represent our youth in the best light" and wants the "amateurish" pamphlet to be withdrawn.

A Mid Suffolk District Council spokesman admitted: "It's not the best photograph", but added: "They wanted a real picture, not a typical staged one."

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