Mashed potatoes, accordions denied entrance to Zuccotti Park

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Zuccotti Park has re-opened. However, based upon new rules that have been posted by the private owners, police are searching everyone entering the park, and denying entrance to many who attempt to enter:

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The rules say nothing about instruments, but police must have been concerned that this accordion contained a tent, since it was denied entrance:

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The rules also say nothing about food, but perhaps Brookfield properties thought some sort of living structure might be hidden inside mashed potatoes:

But hey, who cares if the rules don't say anything about instruments and food not being allowed? A judicial order re-opened to protesters at 6:30 AM, and both the park owners and police kept is closed for nearly twelve hours anyway.