**BREAKING: Comedian Ordered to Remove “Racy” Hot Dog from London Subway Poster, City Teeters on Brink of Sausage-Gate Scandal**
In a shocking turn of events, British comedian, Nigel Nelson, has been forced to yank a poster for his upcoming standup show from London’s underground stations after authorities deemed a picture of a hot dog to be “too saucy” for public consumption.
The poster, which features a mouth-watering image of a giant hot dog, complete with ketchup, mustard, and relish, was meant to promote Nelson’s new show, “Laugh Your Buns Off!” However, Transport for London (TfL) officials were quick to flag the image, citing concerns that it may be “too risqué” for impressionable commuters.
“We’re not sure what kind of dark, twisted minds these people have,” said a TfL spokesperson, “but clearly, a picture of a hot dog can only be interpreted as a thinly veiled attempt to sell sausage-based merchandise to unsuspecting Londoners.”
Nelson, 32, was left fuming after being told to remove the posters, which he claims were simply meant to be “a cheeky nod to the classic American snack.”
“I mean, come on!” Nelson exclaimed. “It’s just a hot dog! I’m not asking for a picture of a bikini-clad model or anything… although, now that I think about it, that might actually sell more tickets.”
The comedian has vowed to fight the censorship, claiming that it’s a “clear case of artistic suppression” and that TfL is “overly sensitive about a simple hot dog.”
In a statement, Nelson said, “I’m being forced to take down a poster that’s just a harmless image of a hot dog. What’s next? Banning pictures of chips? Prohibiting the sale of popcorn at the cinema? It’s a slippery slope, folks!”
As the battle between Nelson and TfL continues, Londoners are left wondering: what’s next for the city’s subway system? Will all food-based advertising be banned? Will we have to start calling hot dogs “Frankfurters of Despair” to avoid offending anyone?
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story, and in the meantime, try to contain your outrage… or at least, your appetite.
