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Seaside donkey proprietor John Nuttall has sparked debate by insisting children undergo a weight check before being allowed to ride his donkeys in Skegness. The 61-year-old has faced criticism for allegedly fat-shaming youngsters, yet many are applauding his decision.

With over four decades of experience providing donkey rides in Skegness and Cleethorpes, Nuttall has introduced a weight restriction to safeguard his donkeys in the face of increasing concerns about childhood obesity. He's set up weighing scales adjacent to his mobile paddock, complete with a sign detailing the requirements: under ten years old, shorter than 4ft 6ins, and lighter than six stone (38kg) for a £4 jaunt along the promenade.

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[–] Emperor@feddit.uk 16 points 3 months ago (2 children)

For the record: no donkeys have been exploited by feddit.uk or at least not by me. I have a dozen ducks on a treadmill powering the site though.

[–] Nighed@feddit.uk 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I guess they are more reliable than the industry standard hamsters given the British weather?

[–] HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] XTL@sopuli.xyz 1 points 3 months ago

The water slides right off?