 VICTORIA, British Columbia -- Mr. Floatie, a community activist who dresses up in a feces costume to decry the pumping of raw sewage into the waters off British Columbia's capital, has withdrawn his name as a candidate for mayor.
| Swirling down the drain of history |
The city had planned to challenge Mr. Floatie's candidacy in B.C. Supreme Court.
| "Wipe him off the slate, your Honor!" |
James Skwarok, the man inside the costume, said the city apparently took issue with his candidacy because only real people can run for municipal office. "Of course I'm not a real person," Skwarok said earlier this week. "I'm a big piece of poop."
| Over-qualified for the job |
Robert Woodland, Victoria's administrator, confirmed that Mr. Floatie is no longer in the running, the Victoria Times Colonist reported Tuesday.
| "He pulled the handle and flushed himself" |
Mr. Floatie has become a regular sight at public gatherings.
| "Hi, kids! I'm Mister Poop!" |
He passes out pamphlets drawing attention to Victoria's practice of pumping sewage directly into the Juan de Fuca after only a screening to remove solids. |