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METRO NEWS Scotland's P*nis Woods' are

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Why it worked

The video likely worked due to the provocative and unusual nature of the 'Penis Woods' landmark, combined with the news of its felling, creating a sense of controversy and local interest.

Summary

A news report from Metro discusses the felling of Scotland's 'Penis Woods', a distinctively shaped woodland that has been a landmark for 200 years. Despite backlash and a petition to protect it, Scottish Forestry has approved its removal, stating it has reached the end of its natural lifecycle.

Structure

1Introduction of 'Penis Woods'
2News of felling despite backlash
3Locals' desire for protection
4Reason for felling by Scottish Forestry

Product placement

Metro News: (a) it ACTS - it is the source of the news report and on-screen text, removing it would change what happens in the video. Metro: (b) it merely APPEARS - it is the creator's name, removing it would not change what happens in the video.

On-screen text

METRO NEWS Scotland's P*nis Woods' are being chopped down despite backlash from locals who think it should be a protected landmark.

Original caption

Scotland's infamous “Penis Woods”, also fondly known as 'Treenis' is disappearing. The distinctively shaped woodland has been a Scottish roadside landmark for around 200 years. But the trees are now being felled after Scottish Forestry approved their removal. More than 2,700 people have signed a petition calling for the woodland to be protected, with supporters describing it as a “cultural landmark.” Scottish Forestry says the woodland has reached “the end of its natural lifecycle” and will be replanted with a suitable mix of tree species. #Scotland #UKNews #WeirdNews #ViralNews