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He is The Duke of Wellington...and for many years he has proudly worn a traffic cone on the top of his head. How did it get there? ...Nobody knows. Why was it put there? ...Nobody knows.
No matter how many times the cone is removed, it mysteriously returns in the dead of night when the Dukes subjects are sleeping in their beds. Eventually people grew used to the cone and for years it has been left on the Dukes head, undisturbed as though it was part of the statue itself. Clearly the Duke loves his cone-hat, and we must respect his wishes...
HOWEVER...I have heard tell of a secret, underground movement deep in the bowels of Glasgow. It takes place over the next few days...and guess what. Each of you can be part of it. For two days only, I have heard that the cone shall be accompanied by a new range of clothing items....the style of which shall be decided by the people of the internet. I hear there are already a number of people involved in the project, and I was sure that some of you might want your opinions to be heard.
For you see, the Duke and his horse have a few different clothing options, and you can vote which style you would like to see best. Pictures of the makeover shall be posted on to this blog: [link]
All you have to do, is vote for the style you would most like to see The Duke of Wellington and his proud pony to be wearing over the next few days. Your votes count greatly to the movement. All you have to do is click on your favourite style.
THE DUKE OPTIONS
Intellectual Duke
Some say the Duke is dressing too shabbily for a man of his stature...(seewhatididthere?). Some believe that he needs to be smartened up. He needs a flashy tie. Some swishy spectacles. A top hat and a professional clipboard on which to write his intelligent thoughts and deep observations. These people say that the Duke needs to get down to some serious business...and that he should become "Intellectual Duke" for one day.
Triathlete Duke
However...there is another opinion floating around in the depths of Glasgow. Many believe that the Duke has a wild side. A sporty side. They say that deep down, our Dukey likes to swim with the dolphins. To run like the wind. He needs some funky trainers...a brightly coloured towel...some acid green goggles and some mismatching socks. Those who believe that our friendly neighbourhood statue is a sport star in the making say that he should become "Triathlete Duke" .
Place your Duke votes here ([link]) and witness this mysterious character transform for one day only into either a high flying business man, "Intellectual Duke" or a hot rod sports star "Triathlete Duke."
THE HORSE OPTIONS
As for his Pony of Prowess...his Fine Equine...his Hoofy Helper...your options for the re-dress are as follows:
Battle Hardened Horse
Many say that the horse is the reason the Duke is around at all. The horse has seen its master through many battles, wars and muddy fields of cow poop. Many say...that the horse is a survivor. It needs bloody bandages on its legs...a plaster on its nose. That horse needs first aid after its many traumatic experiences. If you would like to see the Duke's beloved pet dressed as a "Battle Hardened Horse" complete with bandages and plasters...you know how to vote.
Heroic Horse
However...the others believe that because of this pony's ability to survive the dark side of Dukey life...it deserves a medal of honour. A golden pendant. A necklace to show the world that THIS horse is THE horse. It is the "Heroic Horse".
Vote for your favourite horsey dress code here: [link]
Vote wisely my friends, and see your choices appear in pictures on the DUKEAROO blog within the next few days: [link] a few days time, the second and final round of voting shall take place. So be ready to vote again if you wish to see The Duke and his Powerful Pony dressed in fancy new clothes for one day.
nuff said!
