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Well, Pis on them

The Pennsylvania Alcohol Control Board banned the sale of Manneken Pis White Ale in the state because of its label. The beer, produce by Brasserie LeFebvre in Quenast, Belgium, and distributed in the United States by Paulaner North America, has a likeness of the famous Manneken Pis statue on the label.

The statue, which dates back to the 16th century, is of a little boy urinating. It is one of Brussels' most popular tourist attractions. Pennsylvania Control Board official Silvio DeBein said the label suggests lewd and indecent behavior and that the people of Pennsylvania should not be exposed to it.

This story was posted Nov. 30, 1997.

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