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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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[–] [email protected] 26 points 4 months ago (3 children)

Can you ever really own a donkey? I think they largely play along with our nonsense to humour us.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 4 months ago

Only if you’re under 38kg.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago

Can you ever really own a donkey?

Yes.

Thank you for listening to my TED talk.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

No no, you're thinking of cats.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago

No no, I was thinking about ducks.

If someone asks me how many ducks I own, I have tinsay none, because can you ever really own a duck? A live one anyway.