You might have seen the photo by now: a large Winnie the Pooh plush toy blocking a sewer drain in East Kilbride, Scotland.The photo from Scottish Water, which made the viral media and Internet rounds in February, was ripe for playful headlines and jokes from late-night comedians. And the publicity was just what Scottish Water wanted.The photo was one of a series showing the oddest items found in the agency’s sewer network — like a child’s bike, a goldfish, a snake, a pair of jeans, false teeth and even a live badger. Scottish Water released the photos as part of
Winning With Winnie
Scottish Water opens eyes, and sewer pipes, with a multimedia campaign that tells consumers what not to flush and the trouble improper disposal can cause.
Jun 16, 2014
| by Craig Mandli |
