David has to coverup, again

Rokenn · 08-18-2003, 05:16 PM

Seems the good people of Indiana can't tell the difference between art and obscene. Atleast the topless mermaid hasn't been required to put on a bra, yet...

Nude 'David' offends neighbors
Monday, August 18, 2003 Posted: 11:04 AM EDT (1504 GMT)

EVANSVILLE, Indiana (AP) -- A man who put a replica of Michelangelo's nude "David" sculpture in his yard responded to neighbors' objections by engaging in a cover-up.

Christopher Schapker last week used a strategically placed sheet to counteract concerns about the male nude in the side yard of his home.

Parents of students who attend a neighboring center that provides services for disabled people had expressed concern over the statue's nudity.

Schapker and his housemate, Kerry Niehaus, spent $2,000 for the sculpture to enhance the early 20th century style of their home.

At first, none of the children at the center noticed the statue. Once it was pointed out, it became the source of much discussion, said Rosemary Durbin, whose young daughter spends her days at the Evansville ARC Center.

Police Chief Dave Gulledge said he had not received any formal complaints about the statue.

"My preliminary thought is that it does not violate any statute," Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Stan Levco said. "But I haven't made a final determination."

The David statue is not the only potentially objectionable decoration in Schapker's yard.

"I've had a topless mermaid in my pond for two years that no one has said one thing about," he said.

Lord Lothar · 08-18-2003, 05:24 PM

I guess the mermaid's considered art but David is obscene...pretty sexist sis.

Rokenn · 08-18-2003, 05:27 PM

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Originally posted by Lord Lothar:
I guess the mermaid's considered art but David is obscene...pretty sexist sis.

Well if John Ashcroft gets an eyeful of em they will be covered up too. He already ordered the that Statue of Justice's bare breast be covered. *sigh*

[ 08-18-2003, 05:28 PM: Message edited by: Rokenn ]

Lord Lothar · 08-18-2003, 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by Rokenn:

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Originally posted by Lord Lothar:
I guess the mermaid's considered art but David is obscene...pretty sexist sis.

Well if John Ashcroft gets an eyeful of em they will be covered up too. He already ordered the that Statue of Justice's bare breast be covered. *sigh* [/QUOTE]Hmm..seems like he's covering up justice...Doesn't want to expose the truth maybe?

Rokenn · 08-18-2003, 05:35 PM

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Originally posted by Lord Lothar:

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Originally posted by Rokenn:

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Originally posted by Lord Lothar:
I guess the mermaid's considered art but David is obscene...pretty sexist sis.

Well if John Ashcroft gets an eyeful of em they will be covered up too. He already ordered the that Statue of Justice's bare breast be covered. *sigh* [/QUOTE]Hmm..seems like he's covering up justice...Doesn't want to expose the truth maybe? [/QUOTE]I am sure there is some sort of frueden slip in there

Timber Loftis · 08-18-2003, 05:45 PM

Remember that scene from Clockwork Orange where his eyes are held open while pornos play? If I ever get one wish, it will be that I can do that to John Ashcroft for at least an hour.

Chewbacca · 08-18-2003, 08:59 PM

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Originally posted by Rokenn:

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Originally posted by Lord Lothar:
I guess the mermaid's considered art but David is obscene...pretty sexist sis.

Well if John Ashcroft gets an eyeful of em they will be covered up too. He already ordered the that Statue of Justice's bare breast be covered. *sigh* [/QUOTE]He did? When?

Rokenn · 08-19-2003, 12:30 PM

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Originally posted by Chewbacca:

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Originally posted by Rokenn:

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Originally posted by Lord Lothar:
I guess the mermaid's considered art but David is obscene...pretty sexist sis.

Well if John Ashcroft gets an eyeful of em they will be covered up too. He already ordered the that Statue of Justice's bare breast be covered. *sigh* [/QUOTE]He did? When? [/QUOTE]Google never forgets [img]smile.gif[/img]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/1788845.stm

Grendal · 08-19-2003, 12:32 PM

Why is the American Gov. (and apparently alot of citizens) so anally retentive about sex and nudity? Is it just me or does it seem that these folks are stuck in the fifties when it comes to sex? The states (I could be wrong) is the only democratic type place where prostitution is illegal. And lets not even start on the gay topic. Yet they pump out cartoons like Striperella (sp?) and host beauty contests for 7 year olds??? Seems kinda oxymoronic to me

Rokenn · 08-19-2003, 12:40 PM

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Originally posted by Grendal:
Why is the American Gov. (and apparently alot of citizens) so anally retentive about sex and nudity? Is it just me or does it seem that these folks are stuck in the fifties when it comes to sex? The states (I could be wrong) is the only democratic type place where prostitution is illegal. And lets not even start on the gay topic. Yet they pump out cartoons like Striperella (sp?) and host beauty contests for 7 year olds??? Seems kinda oxymoronic to me

Because the country has a strong puritanical streak. Flash a breast in a movie and get an R rating. Kill a few hundred people and get PG-13. *shrug* Sex is bad m'kay? [img]tongue.gif[/img]

08-18-2003, 05:16 PM	#1
Rokenn Galvatron Join Date: January 22, 2002 Location: california wine country Age: 60 Posts: 2,193	Seems the good people of Indiana can't tell the difference between art and obscene. Atleast the topless mermaid hasn't been required to put on a bra, yet... Nude 'David' offends neighbors Monday, August 18, 2003 Posted: 11:04 AM EDT (1504 GMT) EVANSVILLE, Indiana (AP) -- A man who put a replica of Michelangelo's nude "David" sculpture in his yard responded to neighbors' objections by engaging in a cover-up. Christopher Schapker last week used a strategically placed sheet to counteract concerns about the male nude in the side yard of his home. Parents of students who attend a neighboring center that provides services for disabled people had expressed concern over the statue's nudity. Schapker and his housemate, Kerry Niehaus, spent $2,000 for the sculpture to enhance the early 20th century style of their home. At first, none of the children at the center noticed the statue. Once it was pointed out, it became the source of much discussion, said Rosemary Durbin, whose young daughter spends her days at the Evansville ARC Center. Police Chief Dave Gulledge said he had not received any formal complaints about the statue. "My preliminary thought is that it does not violate any statute," Vanderburgh County Prosecutor Stan Levco said. "But I haven't made a final determination." The David statue is not the only potentially objectionable decoration in Schapker's yard. "I've had a topless mermaid in my pond for two years that no one has said one thing about," he said. __________________ “This is an impressive crowd, the haves and the have mores. <br />Some people call you the elite. <br />I call you my base.”<br />~ George W. Bush (2000)

08-18-2003, 05:24 PM	#2
Lord Lothar Quintesson Join Date: August 7, 2002 Location: Oakville (next to the T.O.), Ontario, Canada Age: 34 Posts: 1,097	I guess the mermaid's considered art but David is obscene...pretty sexist sis. __________________ \"King Kong ain\'t got NOTHING on me!\"

08-18-2003, 05:45 PM	#6
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Remember that scene from Clockwork Orange where his eyes are held open while pornos play? If I ever get one wish, it will be that I can do that to John Ashcroft for at least an hour. __________________

08-19-2003, 12:32 PM	#9
Grendal Manshoon Join Date: June 18, 2003 Location: Vancouver Age: 57 Posts: 220	Why is the American Gov. (and apparently alot of citizens) so anally retentive about sex and nudity? Is it just me or does it seem that these folks are stuck in the fifties when it comes to sex? The states (I could be wrong) is the only democratic type place where prostitution is illegal. And lets not even start on the gay topic. Yet they pump out cartoons like Striperella (sp?) and host beauty contests for 7 year olds??? Seems kinda oxymoronic to me __________________ When all else fails READ THE DIRECTIONS!

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