The bad dude in the Purim story was hanged, that's why a lot of people will string up a mannequin. \n\nStill a stupid thing to do, holidays are never an excuse for stupid ideas. I say this as a Chassidic Brooklyn Jew. \n\nAnd every year there is a todo about a blackface, just stop it damn it! \n\nEnd rant.\n\nEdit: I can't words. 