Milkman banned from whistling

[Jazzy]

A Leicester milkman has been banned from whistling on his early-morning round after complaints from residents.

Kevin Gifford's bosses took the action after five people complained about him whistling his favourite songs, including God Save The Queen by the Sex Pistols, Love To Love You Baby by Donna Summer and King Creole by Elvis Presley.

Delivering to 340 houses a day, the 52-year-old said four of the complaints were not even from customers, saying that they had accused him of breaching the peace "or something ridiculous".

The father of three complained to The Sun that a whistling milkman was a "part of British life", and for the dairy to issue him with a formal warning was "madness".

"Are they going to complain about the birds singing as well?" Mr Gifford asked. "They make more noise than I do".

He complained that the warning from Kirby & West Dairy was effectively a ban as it stated he had to be quiet until 8am, when he had almost finished his rounds.

His bosses confirmed that he had been disciplined, but insisted that they had not threatened to dismiss him.

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I truly can't believe how petty people can be. This man delivers to 340 houses a day and still manages to be happy enough to whistle. Perhaps it was the songs he picked they don't like?

 

[Frost]

That's too stupid to even comment on. If I was him I'd learn some new tunes and do it twice as loud now.

 

[DrLeftover]

One John Wayne quote to order:

"DAMN a man that whistles!"
- as Rooster Cogburn, in True Grit, 1969 (the original)

And to remind you which movie that was:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-cPWheNyaA

 

[Flurry]

That's just sad.

 

[Jazzy]

I think he should get a bell and ring that while making his rounds.

 

[DrLeftover]

Maybe he should get a horse, and a rifle, and take the reigns in his teeth......

 

[Jazzy]

Actually, he needs a battery operated radio. Then he could blast Justin Bieber music. Now that would be sweet revenge!

 

[Evil Eye]

Bit of a double edged blade that

 

[Crusader]

Lame. What is the problem? Honestly.

 

[Nebulous]

Milk men still exist?

 

[Jazzy]

Milk men still exist?

In that part of the UK. This man delivers (walking) to 340 houses a day. I'd be in no mood to whistle, would you?