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Some of you may recall that earlier this year, I found some “Sandra and Erik” lover graffiti on the side of my building. Well, apparently my ignoring her, as a direct consequence of not having any idea who she is, has finally worn her unrequited love so thin that she has fallen for another, a chap named Rooster.
A week ago, the following enamored scrawlings appeared on a neighboring building…
Gallo translates literally to “rooster”, Gallus gallus. It must be a nickname.
Gallo also refers to the fourspotted megrim, Lepidorhombus boscii.
Farewell, sweet Sandra! Our non-existent love was fleeting…
Now stop defacing public property.
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