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Obama Target Taken Down From NJ Boardwalk Game

By John O. MembrinoAug 12th 2010 – 10:05AM
Mel Evans, AP

Mel Evans, AP

(Aug. 12) -- A mannequin of President Barack Obama used as a target in a carnival game has been taken down after causing a stir at a Jersey Shore amusement arcade. Tommy Whalen, manager of Lucky Leo's in Seaside Heights, N.J., decided to remove the caricature Wednesday after patrons objected that it was in bad taste, The...

Background on amusement

Amusement and theme parks are terms for a group of entertainment attractions and rides and other events in a location for the enjoyment of large numbers of people.

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