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15-JAN-2017

The great 'Don's Johns' cover up

I apologize for posting almost the same shot twice (but taken at a different place, at least!), but this was too good to pass up. Last night I posted a picture of the US Capitol with some of the countless portable toilets on the capitol grounds in view. They were very clearly marked “Gene’s Johns,” the name of the company supplying them for the inauguration. But tonight CNN reported (along with many others) that the name of another supplier of these portable potties, “Don’s Johns,” is being covered up with blue tape. It’s pretty clear why the organizers of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s inauguration would be unhappy about that name plastered on toilets all over the place. The Architect of the Capitol, however, came out with a statement saying that the signage was being taped over to comply with restrictions on advertising on the Capitol grounds. Interesting that when we were there, "Don’s Johns” was covered up, but "Gene’s Johns” was not…

CNN’s bird’s eye view, posted earlier:


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Dave Petersen Photography21-Feb-2017 15:11
A unique capture which could be interpreted in a variety of ways. I really like the humor in this well photographed capture Helen. VV
Julie Oldfield19-Jan-2017 23:20
Love it! So much for free speech. V
larose forest photos18-Jan-2017 03:45
How interesting!! And amusing too. Thanks for posting. V
gerard belbeoch17-Jan-2017 12:46
well seen and captured.
Graeme17-Jan-2017 11:24
I like how you included the blue taped 'Don's Jon's' in this scene Helen...lol..V
Ika Zinka Eferl17-Jan-2017 11:04
Great shot of this building. V
Patrick Goossens17-Jan-2017 10:40
That's the explenation we received on our tv station.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal17-Jan-2017 07:01
Beautiful and funny image Helen. V
joseantonio17-Jan-2017 04:01
well seen and captured.V.
Nirvan Hope17-Jan-2017 02:20
Well caught!
LynnH17-Jan-2017 01:56
Well, you have to admit it's been an interesting few months. LOL Love this. V
Gill Kopy17-Jan-2017 01:32
My laugh of the day - ha ha ha !! Well covered Helen V