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Sue H
Sue H
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quotePosted at 23:43 on 27th March 2012

First, do you think this skeleton is here (Gloucester Catherdral) all the time, or was it a one off thing? 

Second, am I the only one who thinks its nasty?  I, like Cathyml, just don't quite get it.

Gloucester Cathedral
Picture by Victor Naumenko


 

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Cathy E.
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quotePosted at 23:48 on 27th March 2012
I think it is quite strange Sue! Gives me the impression that someone died waiting for their prayers to be answered! A bit creepy!
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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 12:48 on 28th March 2012

Maybe the inscription 'I really am hungry' should be attached?

I think it's pretty pathetic actually and don't understand what the person responsible for it, is trying to suggest.

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Marjorie Pope
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quotePosted at 12:58 on 28th March 2012

I googled this and it was part of the Crucible 2010 Sculpture Exhibition in Gloucester Cathedral.

Called "Waiting for Godot" by Marc Quinn.

 Not my cup of tea at all!

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James Prescott
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quotePosted at 14:18 on 28th March 2012
it looks as though a good meal wouldnt go amissWink
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cathyml
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quotePosted at 18:34 on 28th March 2012
I think you are wrong James - it really would miss and make a mess too.  I really don't like this sculpture very much, particularly where it is!!
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Cathy E.
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quotePosted at 19:22 on 28th March 2012
How about the caption, "Please, sir, I want some more!"  LOL Laughing
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Marjorie Pope
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quotePosted at 19:22 on 28th March 2012
I agree, I find it distasteful.
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Sue H
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quotePosted at 01:13 on 29th March 2012

Oh dear! The picture has gone. Did Victor remove it, Ron? I hope he is not upset by our thread. It was the subject matter that we didn't like, as opposed to the picture. 

Should I contact him, do you think? 

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Ron Brind
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quotePosted at 07:58 on 29th March 2012

Hi Sue. I don't know who removed it and I hope it wasn't Victor thinking he had upset us, but I suppose it was. I re-read my post and you can actually read into it that I am upset, but not so, I was referring to the person responsible for the piece of artwork (if thats what you can call it). It's a great picture/capture!

So Victor, please don't be offended, it's been a good conversation piece, and Sue if you want to reload it, why not?

Maybe a PM to Victor will resolve it Sue?

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