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Lack Of Humor? No Gay Horse Remarks

I think all would have been well if the guy did not follow them down the street, but what is your take on the story?

Finalist Arrested For Calling Police Horse 'Gay'

A drunken Balliol third year spent a night in the cells and was fined £80 after insulting a police horse on Cornmarket Street. Brown left "The Cellar" nightclub at around 2am on Monday morning with a group of friends. Two mounted policemen were passing the group when Brown is alleged to have called out: "Mate, you know your horse is gay, I hope you don't have a problem with that." The officers appeared to take offence at the comment and warned Brown not to repeat it.

According to eyewitnesses, Brown then reassured the first officer it was not his horse he was insulting, remarking: "No, don't worry. Your horse is fine, it's his horse, his horse is gay." The policemen again cautioned Brown that his language was inappropriate before walking on. However, Brown then began to follow the pair down the street, despite attempts by his friends to restrain him.
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Remarks Horse Gay Humor Lack

The comment was funny and was of no consequence. It appears from the article that he was arrested for following them and continuing the insulting after the warning and them walking away. Once he followed them to continue the insults, it turned to harassment and it is his own fault from then on what happened to him. If he cant make good judgements while drunk, then he shouldn't drink. I don't feel remorse for him and I'm glad he got the fine. Maybe he will think twice about opening his mouth again.