Some Parisians are talking about defecating in the city's famous river on the day politicians plan to swim in the waterway, where efforts to improve the water quality have been made.
The French are known for standing up and speaking out on issues they feel strongly about , but the latest French protest action may have some sitting down. 'Je Chie Dans La Seine Le 23 Juin' is the hashtag being spread on social media to encourage Parisians to join the campaign. Proving that not everything said with a French accent is sexy , these words translate as 'I Sh-t in the Seine June 23'.
There are also concerns about the city's transport network's ability to cope. Some have questioned the money being spent on the sporting event in the face of the poverty experienced in Paris' poorer communities, such as L'Île-Saint-Denis — which is contained entirely on an island of the Seine. Olympics organisers have argued holding events in the area has allowed investment to be directed towards such communities.
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