Homeowner defends installing controversial pole dancing skeleton Halloween display
The spooky season is well and truly upon us and people all over the world are getting into the spirit.
The United States loves Halloween and it isn't uncommon for whole neighborhoods to get decked out in terrifying displays.
People have really upped the ante over the last few years and made their Halloween decorations both terrifying and amazing.
However, one homeowner in Utah copped some criticism when he installed a very cheeky array of skeletons.
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Christopher Fujishin put a pole dancing skeleton on a street sign outside his property.
The skeleton was dressed in a purple wig and was turned upside down, while two other skeletons were positioned on deck chairs to watch the spectacle.
"Maybe a little risqué for some people but it's all in the name of fun," Fujishin explained to KSTU-TV.
The local TV outlet says one angry local resident kept coming out to cut the skeleton down and the city of Grantsville told Christopher to remove it immediately.
In a now-deleted Facebook post, the city said: "Displays like this are not acceptable.
"You have until 9pm tonight (October 18) to take down your decorations or they will be removed by the city.
"It is against city code to attach anything to a street sign."
The post had loads of comments from people saying they thought the display was hilarious.
One said: "Oh Grantsville, get a sense of humor. This is literally theeeee funniest thing ever."
Another added: "This is my absolute favorite decoration ever!!!! They switch it up and it’s hilarious! Why are people so uptight. Maybe laugh a little."
Christopher complied with the direction to remove the skeleton from the street sign, however he doubled down on the display.
He's now moved it to his front lawn and installed a freestanding pole for the skeleton to do their business.
Fujishin has also added more spectators as well as flashing lights and music.
People in the area have also started dropping off their Halloween decorations to make Christopher's display even bigger.
"If your kids understand what that is, maybe the problem's not the skeleton dancing on the pole. Maybe it's something else," he said to KSTU-TV.
"We look forward to keeping this going and getting a little more elaborate as we go."
Stewart Perrie