"At some point in 2008, an old tradition was revived on Paris' Pont des Arts bridge, according to a New York Times article from April 2014. Visitors attached "love locks," padlocks symbolizing romantic commitment, to its railings and cast the key into the Seine River. While the practice was initially viewed as harmless and sweet, the Times reported that Parisians had "fallen out of love" with it by September of that year."
"In a caption, the user described the "section of fencing that people have covered with everyday items," which evolved into "an unexpected collage for anyone crossing between Manhattan and Brooklyn" on foot - an activity popular among tourists and locals alike. All five boroughs of New York City are gritty in their own ways, but the Post claimed that "dirty tissues, hairbands, condoms, tampons, and even panties" had been attached to the Brooklyn Bridge, adorning the landmark with litter."
An old tradition of attaching 'love locks' to bridge railings was revived on Paris' Pont des Arts around 2008 and later spread to other bridges. Visitors attached padlocks, and a similar practice appeared on the Brooklyn Bridge where a section of fencing became covered with everyday items, forming an unexpected collage for pedestrians. Items affixed included dirty tissues, hairbands, condoms, tampons, and panties, turning the display into visible litter. Some tourists described their contributions as charming, while many Brooklyn residents expressed frustration and derision toward the growing 'trash wall.'
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