Love hasn’t been as forthcoming from the trainspotting community, parts of which have reproached him for making them seem ridiculous. He has also been accused of “begging for tones”, a much-frowned-upon practice whereby spotters make gestures to train drivers to use their horn. Liederman, Emmy (24 January 2022). "TikTok's Francis Bourgeois Stars in Gucci, The North Face Ad". Adweek . Retrieved 9 February 2022.

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