Map shaped like a penis beguiles the internet because we are all children

The internet has the sense of humour of a 12-year-old boy.

LONDON -- In "things-that-capture-our-attention-because-of-their-phallic-shape" news, Avon and Somerset Police released a map that some social media users very astutely noted resembles "a giant red penis."

Sigh. Really guys? Really?

Okay yes, that is definitely very penis-like.


You May Also Like

The map was issued on Monday as part of an appeal for witnesses to an assault in Shirehampton on Friday, and has since been updated to a more mundane shape.

Original image replaced with Mashable logo
Original image has been replaced. Credit: Mashable

In a BBC article, a police spokeswoman is quoted as saying, "This is a serious appeal for information after a man was left in need of hospital treatment following a violent assault.

"Whatever the map may have resembled should not distract from the severity of the crime and our request for help from the public."

Quite right. To that end, the 26-year-old victim remains in critical but stable condition, and a 27-year-old woman and a 30-year-old man have been arrested and subsequently released on bail pending further inquiries.

Internet, grow up.

Mashable Potato

Recommended For You
UK government could ban VPNs for children
a woman looking in a lit-up phone screen with a lock next to her

The internet made BTS. 'Arirang' asks what comes next.
BTS Arirang album concept photo


Indonesia to ban social media for children under 16
Indonesia's minister of communication and digital affairs Meutya Hafid

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck reveal how 'The Rip' was shaped by music...and Ben's mom
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck in "The Rip."

Trending on Mashable
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for April 3, 2026
Connections game on a smartphone

Wordle today: Answer, hints for April 3, 2026
Wordle game on a smartphone

What's new to streaming this week? (April 3, 2026)
A composite of images from film and TV streaming this week.

Google launches Gemma 4, a new open-source model: How to try it
Google Gemma

The biggest stories of the day delivered to your inbox.
These newsletters may contain advertising, deals, or affiliate links. By clicking Subscribe, you confirm you are 16+ and agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Thanks for signing up. See you at your inbox!