A man sprayed the advertisement screen of a railway station with a fire extinguisher containing paint. (photo of the Daily Mail)
According to the Daily Mail, a man protesting a pop-up advertisement at Melbourne`s Central Railway Station in (Central Station), destroyed three electronic advertising screens on March 22, using a fire extinguisher loaded with paint.
It is reported that on March 22, McGee (Kyle Magee) in Melbourne Central Railway Station (Central Station) in front of a large number of passengers in front of the use of paint with fire extinguishers spray screen inside the station, passengers were dismayed.
Later in the day, he admitted to his actions on his website and described the electronic screens as Melbourne`s most obnoxious ads. He also called his actions a practical intervention in tangible outdoor advertising and a symbolic protest against all unsolicited for-profit advertising in various media.
McGee also said he had successfully sprayed three electronic advertising screens before he ran out of paint and said he might use a cart and at least four fire extinguishers next time.
Shortly after the incident, McGee was arrested by police. (photo of Daily Mail)
Shortly after the incident, McGee was arrested by police, but he was eventually released pending criminal damage charges.
It is understood that the police are no stranger to McGee, he has been accused of similar acts several times. McGee himself said he had never pleaded guilty and had been held seven times.
Some netizens regarded him as a hero and legend, but others questioned him.
One netizen said: "the advertisement in the railway station has not done any harm to anyone." You may be lured into buying advertising goods, but it is entirely your personal choice. "
Others pointed out that if people do so often, advertisers will no longer bother advertising, railway stations or train companies need to reduce services, layoffs or higher fares to make up for the loss.
