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Kris Gourlay

'Offensive' Edinburgh comedy club backdrop to be moved to rival venue

An iconic backdrop within one of Edinburgh's most popular comedy venues will be moved to a rival.

Comedian Daniel Sloss has been outbid in an attempt to secure the ownership of the 'Cowboy with a Gun' backdrop that is on display at The Stand comedy venue in the capital.

The image, which depicts a child cowboy standing with a revolver aimed at his head, has been deemed too offensive and inappropriate. The Stand's manager, Mike Jones, told how some people found the image offensive for different reasons, saying the club has to change their logo during ad campaigns making jokes about child suicide.

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