A similar alien-looking pillar, was spotted in a Utah desert in the United States about two weeks ago. That measure at the time , we believe , required a two thirds vote to pass. The “Brexit Monster,” a furry blue mascot created by the Netherlands to personify problems linked to Britain’s EU departure, made an appearance at the Port of Rotterdam on Tuesday to warn that customs controls are coming on Jan. 1. “‘Deal or no deal’ is, for the port operations, not relevant,” said Mark Dijk, the port’s Brexit coordinator.