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'Lewd rubbing' shuts Paris statue
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| January 13, 2005
Posted on 08/05/2005 9:13:15 AM PDT by robowombat
'Lewd rubbing' shuts Paris statue
Anonymous writes "Pere Lachaise cemetery in Paris has fenced off a famous tomb to prevent lewd acts being performed on a statue.
The effigy of 19th Century journalist known as Victor Noir has long been popular with women visitors.
This is partly due to his reputation as a romantic figure, and partly because of the effigy's design.
Officials concerned about damage to the icon's groin area have erected a fence around the grave, and a sign prohibiting indecent rubbing.
Noir - whose real name was Yvan Salman - was killed by Pierre Bonaparte, a great-nephew of the Emperor Napoleon, after bearing him a challenge to a duel.
According to the story, he was due to get married the day after he was killed.
The statue shows Noir in a frock coat and trousers lying flat on his back, with a distinct enlargement in the groin.
The effigy has been held as an aid to love or fertility.
It is said that a woman who kisses the lips of the prostrate statue and slips a flower into the upturned top hat will find a husband by the end of the year.
The new sign warns: "Any damage caused by graffiti or indecent rubbing will be prosecuted."
Posted on Thursday, January 13
TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: statue
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I couldn't make this up if I tried.
To: robowombat
That takes it! The French are just wierd.
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:15:41 AM PDT
by
Americanwolf
("Never take life to seriously, You'll never get out alive." ---Eldred Hubbard)
To: robowombat
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:15:42 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(If you must obey your party, may your chains rest lightly upon your shoulders.)
To: robowombat
Indecent Rubbing...Hmmmmmmmm.
Like a stone statue is more Satisfying than an Honest, Kind & Caring Husband.
Absurdity, Thy Name is French Women.
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:17:06 AM PDT
by
ExcursionGuy84
("I will Declare the Beauty of The LORD.")
To: robowombat
Mon Dieu! Quel surprise! I cannot beeleeveh zat dis eez happeening en gay Paree!
Does Barney Frank know about this?
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:17:06 AM PDT
by
RexBeach
(Pardon me, but is that a malaise sandwich in your pocket or are you just glad to be in a funk?)
To: robowombat
"long been popular with women?... erected a fence" Somebody has a sense of humor.
To: cripplecreek
Statuary rape?Good one, lol!
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:17:29 AM PDT
by
marvlus
To: robowombat
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:17:41 AM PDT
by
Aliska
To: cripplecreek
Statuary rape?
ROTFLMAO!!!
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:17:55 AM PDT
by
Thrusher
(Remember the Mog.)
To: linkinpunk
You need to switch off the "Desperate Houswives" there, Mate.
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:18:35 AM PDT
by
ExcursionGuy84
("I will Declare the Beauty of The LORD.")
To: robowombat
If they ever remove the statue for cleaning or restoration, I can step in.
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:18:42 AM PDT
by
toddlintown
(Your papers please.)
To: robowombat
The statue is prone and fully clothed. There are strange people in this world.
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:18:44 AM PDT
by
Blueflag
(Res ipsa loquitor)
To: robowombat
Image of statue found
here.
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:18:50 AM PDT
by
Bosco
(Remember how you felt on September 11?)
To: robowombat
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:19:48 AM PDT
by
cripplecreek
(If you must obey your party, may your chains rest lightly upon your shoulders.)
To: ExcursionGuy84
Like a stone statue is more Satisfying than an Honest, Kind & Caring Husband.
A stone statue is more Satisfying than an Honest, Kind & Caring Husband. French weasal for a husband
To: robowombat
To: robowombat
Did somebody mention lewd rubbing?
Just checking is all...
To: Bosco
Heh... ol' Victor does appear to have been "polished" a bit.
To: robowombat
have erected a fence Poor choice of words.
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:23:05 AM PDT
by
My2Cents
("The essence of American journalism is vulgarity divested of truth." -- Winston Churchill)
To: boxerblues
A stone statue is more Satisfying than an Honest, Kind & Caring Husband. French weasal for a husband
To quote Captain Jack Sparrow:
"Eunuchs--All of them."
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posted on
08/05/2005 9:24:15 AM PDT
by
ExcursionGuy84
("I will Declare the Beauty of The LORD.")
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