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Realistic statue of man in underwear freaks out women's college
KRMG ^ | February 6, 2014 | Rick Couri

Posted on 02/06/2014 7:52:51 AM PST by rightwingintelligentsia

300 students have signed a petition to have the creepy, yet lifelike statue removed.

In part, the petition reads;

"This highly realistic sculpture has, within just a few hours of its outdoor installation, become a source of apprehension, fear, and triggering thoughts regarding sexual assault for many members of our campus community.

While it may appear humorous, or thought-provoking to some, it has already become a source of undue stress for many Wellesley College students, the majority of whom live, study, and work in this space."

The Boston Globe reports the piece is called "Sleepwalker," it was put up to bring attention to the work of a sculptor named Tony Matelli.

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KEYWORDS: academicbias; anatomylesson; art; artcritic; artcriticism; everybodysacritic; feminazism; heterophobia; misandry; misanthropes; savethemales; sleepwalker; statue; tonymatelli; underwear; underwearstatue; wellesley
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To: Fido969

If it had been a hot, young guy in a thong it would have been better-but it’s creepy because it looks like a dead guy in the snow. Naked+snow=dead if you’re out in it.
Now a statue of Luke Skywalker in his underwear called ‘Skywalker’ would be ENTIRELY different! But a mostly naked, eyes closed, realistic statue of anyone outside in dangerous weather has to be creepy.
Of course the lesbian students would be ‘threatened’ by it either way.


61 posted on 02/06/2014 8:44:59 AM PST by ClearBlueSky (When anyone says its not about Islam...it's about Islam. That death cult must be eradicated.)
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To: Benito Cereno

They look like walking dead...zombies. I think that’s what the artist is going for, and he nailed it. Fabulous realism, but disturbing because of it.


62 posted on 02/06/2014 8:46:57 AM PST by ClearBlueSky (When anyone says its not about Islam...it's about Islam. That death cult must be eradicated.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia
Yanno... whether or not this is good art, whether or not this is funny or sad or creepy... I wouldn't have it in my yard.

I might put it in a gallery as part of a show, but for private display at home? No.

Which is to say I think it's reasonable that some of the students want it gone.

63 posted on 02/06/2014 8:51:07 AM PST by Oberon (John 12:5-6)
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To: yldstrk

Well, not just walking around, no. But when I do the “underwear dance”...


64 posted on 02/06/2014 8:51:34 AM PST by Boogieman
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To: ClearBlueSky

The guy has talent, but a quick Google search shows he’s got a bit of a disturbed mind. These two are the least creepy of his art.


65 posted on 02/06/2014 8:54:13 AM PST by Benito Cereno
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

at least this statue avoids the problem of Michaelangelo’s David (not being circumcised)

or perhaps that’s what the girls are complaining about?


66 posted on 02/06/2014 8:54:54 AM PST by faithhopecharity (C?d)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

That is pretty creepy looking, but sort of funny in the snow in just his tighty-whiteys!

I *could* see this scaring the heck out of a person if you stumbled upon it at night, I will say that.


67 posted on 02/06/2014 8:55:00 AM PST by jocon307
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To: Oldexpat

“...the statue of David...”

LOL, that guy is no David!


68 posted on 02/06/2014 8:57:01 AM PST by jocon307
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To: Benito Cereno

There you go! Thank you. But wouldn’t you think that, with the current love of all things un-dead/zombies/vampires, this kind of thing would be a cult favorite. Maybe it’s the lack of blood, fangs, etc.


69 posted on 02/06/2014 9:01:23 AM PST by ClearBlueSky (When anyone says its not about Islam...it's about Islam. That death cult must be eradicated.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Dude, That statue freaks me out too!


70 posted on 02/06/2014 9:01:55 AM PST by Jim from C-Town (The government is rarely benevolent, often malevolent and never benign!)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

He needs some shades......and a Yankees cap.


71 posted on 02/06/2014 9:05:11 AM PST by blueunicorn6 ("A crack shot and a good dancer")
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To: Opinionated Blowhard
Indeed. Liberal womyn are all supremely sensitive virgins after all.
72 posted on 02/06/2014 9:11:05 AM PST by hinckley buzzard
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To: Lazamataz

Would Laz hit it?


73 posted on 02/06/2014 9:22:41 AM PST by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: Tax-chick
Is he some administrator's relative or boyfriend?

Maybe. All I know is I saw him once at Kenmore Station on the Green Line.

74 posted on 02/06/2014 9:25:20 AM PST by Scoutmaster (I'd rather be at Philmont)
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To: Joe 6-pack
Ok...who do I sue for the unauthorized use of my likeness?

Not only that but I have had a number of dreams involving school and work that are just like this minus me sleep walking. This guy has tapped into my nightmares.

75 posted on 02/06/2014 9:31:05 AM PST by Starstruck (If my reply offends, you probably don't understand sarcasm or criticism...or do.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

76 posted on 02/06/2014 9:33:43 AM PST by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Opinionated Blowhard
"...Putting bananas on the menu for the school lunch would trigger thoughts regarding sexual assault for many at Wellesley..."

Huh. I would have thought it would be tacos.

77 posted on 02/06/2014 9:38:50 AM PST by rlmorel ("A nation, despicable by its weakness, forfeits even the privilege of being neutral." A. Hamilton)
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To: Focault's Pendulum

AH, reminds me of my college days in Fargo, ND.


78 posted on 02/06/2014 9:42:17 AM PST by SgtHooper (If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.)
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To: Scoutmaster

LOL!


79 posted on 02/06/2014 9:50:23 AM PST by Tax-chick ("The right" is a gelatinous mass of contradiction.)
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To: rightwingintelligentsia

Yes, women are as mentally strong as men. They can take or do anything. But they’re also easily-terrified, little wimps who get hysterical about a statue. Which is it radical feminists?


80 posted on 02/06/2014 9:51:43 AM PST by driftless2
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