Sharp-eyed BBC viewers got an unexpected eyeful this week when they spotted something unusual on a bookshelf in the background of an interview.
It was a penis.
As Yvette Amos spoke with BBC Wales about job struggles during the pandemic shutdowns, the object stood on a bookshelf just over her right shoulder. It’s not clear if the object was intentionally left there, but Amos seems to have a mischievous streak: another shelf features the X-rated drawing game Scrawl and the door just beyond has bloody handprints.
Whatever the intention, fans popped up on social media:
Perhaps the greatest guest background on the BBC Wales news tonight. Always check your shelves before going on air. pic.twitter.com/RK6GCiFuHk
— Grant Tucker (@GrantTucker) January 26, 2021
Yvette Amos, national hero. She knows a bookcase isn't just for decoration. When in need, we all turn to our bookcases. pic.twitter.com/3wxN0J9cR8
— Bookcase Credibility (@BCredibility) January 27, 2021
I've removed #yvetteamos and this will now be my zoom background for all future meetings 👌 pic.twitter.com/yDKnuruilh
— Sam Best (@SAMjBEST) January 27, 2021
Yvette Amos is the woman we all needed today. I’ll never browse a bookshelf in the same way again pic.twitter.com/NdTHhPXRRb
— Svenja O'Donnell (@SvenjaODonnell) January 27, 2021
😂😂😂😂😂 crying #yvetteamos pic.twitter.com/gomZdMynWU
— Chris Varnes (@guitarvarnes) January 27, 2021
Gotta love Wales. R/10 pic.twitter.com/mmfrYQ9OpI
— Room Rater (@ratemyskyperoom) January 27, 2021
Had to be done: Yvette, meet Bernie 😄#yvetteamos #FeelTheBern pic.twitter.com/cwhhLVWlwy
— James Self (@Tuggsy) January 27, 2021
There’s a penis on her bookshelf and she’s on bbc. Pretty sure it was on purpose. I’d do it on purpose if I was on @BBCWales https://t.co/4BvN19SDJJ
— Noblesse Oblige (@mandyloutah) January 27, 2021
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