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July 18, 2007

Thank goodness it's water-based paint

Commercial desecration of ancient pagan fertility symbol:

Pagans have pledged to perform "rain magic" to wash away a cartoon character painted next to their famous fertility symbol — the Cerne Abbas giant.

A doughnut-brandishing Homer Simpson was painted next to the giant on the hill above Cerne Abbas, Dorset, to promote the new Simpsons film.

Many believe the ancient chalk outline of the naked, sexually aroused giant to be a symbol of ancient spirituality.

Raindance starting in three, two, one . . .

Update: From disrespectful to ring tossers in one easy go.

Posted by Nicholas at July 18, 2007 10:04 AM
Comments
I find it interesting that the land on which Homer is painted -- which is likely private property -- appears to be lush and green and thriving. The protected land -- likely protected and maintained by the government -- looks rather dead by comparison. I'm sure there's a pithy observation there, but it has escaped me. Bah. Posted by: Jon at July 18, 2007 12:01 PM


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