40-Foot Minion Inflatable Causes Traffic Troubles In Dublin

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Over the weekend, a 40-foot Minion inflatable got caught up in the wind and then dropped amidst late afternoon traffic in Dublin.

Minions are enjoying a great deal of popularity this summer, and their likenesses are popping up everywhere.

Unfortunately for some motorists in Dublin, that includes in the middle of a road.

Over the weekend, a 40-foot-tall inflatable Minion character got caught up in strong winds and was blown into late afternoon traffic. 

One person who witnessed the incident told Ireland’s Independent, "We were driving down to the shopping centre and we saw the giant balloon coming towards us."

She called the authorities, and when they arrived the Minion was making its