You British are indeed audacious

**100%** · 03-14-2006, 10:31 PM

Actually..according to Vogue mythology, DeMilo, vain as she was yearned for eternal youth, hence the gods having pity on her gave her ointments with which to remove ll signs of age and cellullitus (clitoint) - she ofcourse became addicted and abused the gods generosity and soon turned to marble.

Granted her wish, the gods where pawned due to the "eternal" need to clean her from pigeon shit and etc, hence her arms where removed inorder to retrieve the golden bracelets to pay for eternal dedustification.

**JPaul** · 03-14-2006, 10:33 PM

Originally Posted by 15%

Actually..according to Vogue mythology, DeMilo, vain as she was yearned for eternal youth, hence the gods having pity on her gave her ointments with which to remove ll signs of age and cellullitus (clitoint) - she ofcourse became addicted and abused the gods generosity and soon turned to marble.

Granted her wish, the gods where pawned due to the "eternal" need to clean her from pigeon shit and etc, hence her arms where removed inorder to retrieve the golden bracelets to pay for eternal dedustification.

I never knew that.

One learns so much here, it's quite frightening.

**Carcinus** · 03-14-2006, 11:35 PM

I personally think the statue of Alison Lapper is something to be proud of. It's quite an arresting and provoking piece of art in terms of both thought and emotion. Whether you like it or not, you'll talk about it. Just the fact that a woman with a different body to the societal norm is comfortable enough to have it sculpted and displayed in arguably the most promenant place in London is pretty admirable.

Churchill suffered from depression and made no apologies for it. I think using a renowned leader to highlight the scope of the effects of mental illness is a positive thing to do.

**JPaul** · 03-14-2006, 11:39 PM

Originally Posted by Carcinus

I personally think the statue of Alison Lapper is something to be proud of. It's quite an arresting and provoking piece of art in terms of both thought and emotion. Whether you like it or not, you'll talk about it. Just the fact that a woman with a different body to the societal norm is comfortable enough to have it sculpted and displayed in arguably the most promenant place in London is pretty admirable.

Churchill suffered from depression and made no apologies for it. I think using a renowned leader to highlight the scope of the effects of mental illness is a positive thing to do.

Good post.

**100%** · 03-14-2006, 11:42 PM

thank you

**DorisInsinuate** · 03-15-2006, 12:27 AM

Originally Posted by Carcinus

I personally think the statue of Alison Lapper is something to be proud of. It's quite an arresting and provoking piece of art in terms of both thought and emotion. Whether you like it or not, you'll talk about it. Just the fact that a woman with a different body to the societal norm is comfortable enough to have it sculpted and displayed in arguably the most promenant place in London is pretty admirable.

Churchill suffered from depression and made no apologies for it. I think using a renowned leader to highlight the scope of the effects of mental illness is a positive thing to do.

You probably Googled that

**HeavyMetalParkingLot** · 03-15-2006, 05:10 AM

Originally Posted by Carcinus

Just the fact that a woman with a different body to the societal norm

No, i'm pretty sure having arms and legs is more a natural norm and less a societal norm.

**MagicNakor** · 03-15-2006, 07:57 AM

Originally Posted by 100%

Actually..according to Vogue mythology, DeMilo, vain as she was yearned for eternal youth, hence the gods having pity on her gave her ointments with which to remove ll signs of age and cellullitus (clitoint) - she ofcourse became addicted and abused the gods generosity and soon turned to marble.

Granted her wish, the gods where pawned due to the "eternal" need to clean her from pigeon shit and etc, hence her arms where removed inorder to retrieve the golden bracelets to pay for eternal dedustification.

**Carcinus** · 03-16-2006, 12:07 AM

No, i'm pretty sure having arms and legs is more a natural norm and less a societal norm.

I do apologise for not making myself clear. By "Societal norm" I meant what society views as normal, not whether the form of Alison Lapper is "naturally normal." I

No, i'm pretty sure having arms and legs is more a natural norm and less a societal norm.

I do apologise for not making myself clear. By "Societal norm" I meant what society views as normal, not whether the form of Alison Lapper is "naturally normal." I thought that would be evident from the context, but maybe I was mistaken.