Sign of a Wet Sense of Humour in Somerset
The Guardian letters published on Tuesday 23 December 2025 include submissions from Somerset and other locations, with readers sharing varied personal anecdotes and observations. One noted instance after the winter 2013-14 floods was the alteration of the "Welcome to Somerset" sign on the A39 to read "Twinned with Atlantis," reflecting a local sense of humour.
The piece also highlights that spoof street signs have appeared elsewhere, including a Christchurch, New Zealand example discussed in a linked Guardian article dated 22 December 2025. The letters section thus illustrates a range of content without advancing any official statements.
Additionally, a BBC obituary note is mentioned regarding Christopher Anton Rea, known as Chris Rea, whose love of cars and driving inspired many of his songs.
