Peeback Time: Buildings In Hamburg Will Return Fire When Urinated On

Proof The Germans Are Very Unhappy With Levels Of Public Urination
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St.Pauli at Reeperbahn (red light district), Hamburg, Germany
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Residents of Hamburg's red-light and nightclub district St. Pauli will get a shock if they decide to spend a penny in public.

New urine-repellent paint is being used as a method of tackling nuisance street-weeing revelers, meaning anyone who attempts to urinate on a building will have the liquid fired right back at them.

"The paint protects the buildings and the residents and most importantly it sends a signal this behaviour is not on."

In a YouTube video, Staron is seen putting up a sign saying “Hier nicht pinkeln! Wir pinkeln zurueck” (Do not pee here! We pee back!).

Staron plans to raise funds for more paint, which costs 500 euros to cover six square metres.