Man Is A 'Weird Pervert' For Making Sexy Easter Display: Readers

PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — Both sides are to blame for a woman destroying her neighbor's sexy Easter display, Patch readers have said.

Desiree Shepstone, 37, of Clifton, was charged with third-degree criminal mischief for damage exceeding $2,000, according to court records, for tearing the display down. A news crew filmed Shepstone taking it down.

Wayne Gangi put up the display outside of his Clifton dental office as a tribute to Playboy founder Hugh Hefner. And it received a lot of attention. Some thought it was funny, but others, especially Shepstone, thought it was offensive. (See related: NJ Woman Destroys Neighbor's Sexy Easter Display [VIDEO])

We asked readers what they thought about the display and what Shepstone did. Here's what they said:

"I do find it distasteful for Easter but on the other hand I don't think he meant any harm and did in humor and for the attention," Patch user Darlene said. "She on the other hand has no right dismantling and taking it down on his private property. What she should have done is had a petition going and bring it to the board of Clifton if it bothers her that much."

Others agreed.

"It was tacky and really stupid but the woman who took it down should have ignored it since it was on private property," Patch user Michele O'Brien said. "I have to admit though... I think the man who put this in front of his dental office is a weird pervert. I would not want to go to him for a checkup."

Still, others placed the blame solely on Gangi.

"Inappropriate for a dentist who may have children for patients and the neighborhood children. He should have known better," Patch user Lenore said. "Put it up in your backyard where only you can see it."

Click here to view Patch's question to readers about the display, or to post your opinion about what happened.

Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com