Unconventional Conn. billboard prompts 911 calls

[jeff of pa]

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) -- A unconventional Connecticut billboard with a life-sized mannequin and teddy bear on top is prompting emergency calls from alarmed motorists. The drivers are concerned the figures are real and about to fall off the billboard, which stands above Interstate 95 in Bridgeport. Dispatchers at State Police Troop G barracks have been telling callers the man isn't real and the figures have been up there a while.

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[goldie1959]

look up brooklyn ford in brooklyn mich the guy on the sign there has been on top for about 25 yrs. this is 1 mile from MIS nascar track.

 

[jeff of pa]

even If I Thought it was a Real
Person, Why would I Call 911 ?

My first thought would Be
"Must be a sign Painter"

"He got up there, He knows how to get down."

If For some reason I Thought
"Crack Head"
I'd also thing "Wonder if he can fly ?"

still wouldn't think about 911

 

[DigginThePast]

Just surprising to not see a bunch of people screaming "jump" with video rolling.