Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Santa

I didn't get it at first until the tour guide told us that this ginormous statue  is actually a cheeky Santa holding a butt plug! I thought it was a Christmas tree!

The Butt Plug Santa
This controversial statue of jolly old St. Nick standing in a square at the end of a busy shopping street in Rotterdam stirred up a huge debate among politicians and residents, reigniting the timeless question of what constitutes art.


I’d just hate to be the parent who has to explain to their child what Santa is holding!

Funny or offensive?
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25 comments:

  1. SandeeNovember 20, 2019 at 7:26 AM

    Weirdness everywhere. I say if it's out there take the best side and go with that story. It's a Christmas tree.

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  2. camdanduslerNovember 20, 2019 at 7:43 AM

    İnteresting post 😊

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  3. LinNovember 20, 2019 at 7:45 AM

    Criminy. I'm weary of such things--obnoxious for the sake of being so. I find it offensive.

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  4. bettyNovember 20, 2019 at 8:37 AM

    I would hope my child wouldn't ask, LOL, and then I think I would say "I'm not sure, I'll try to find out" and hope they forget LOL :)

    To me a bit offensive :)

    betty

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  5. Sheltie TimesNovember 20, 2019 at 10:48 AM

    I would think sometimes you just don't have to tell them everything. If you didn't know what it was as an adult the odds are they'll decide on something harmless and I'd leave them to it. I'd rather have them think I'm ignorant of art later than deal with the hassle in the present.

    Stuff like this to me seems childish. It reminds me of the stunts high school kids play to get attention.

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  6. songbird's crazy worldNovember 20, 2019 at 1:26 PM

    oh my...

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  7. pilch92November 20, 2019 at 4:05 PM

    Being that Santa is for Children, I find it offensive. Some people have a strange sense of humor. I thought it was a Christmas tree too :)

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  8. Amy JohnsonNovember 23, 2019 at 7:47 AM

    I think it's funny. My hubby would get a kick out of it.

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  9. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasNovember 24, 2019 at 4:59 AM

    I think it is a bit funny!!Thanks so much for stopping by!!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  10. Hena TayebNovember 25, 2019 at 11:36 AM

    Oh wow.. did not expect to see that today.

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  11. Joanne November 25, 2019 at 1:27 PM

    I could not imagine trying to explain that to my kids! LOL. I'm sure I'd claim it was a tree... ;)

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  12. SuzyNovember 26, 2019 at 5:08 AM

    Two words...offensive and stupid.

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  13. Carol @Comfort Spring StationNovember 26, 2019 at 6:04 AM

    If you hadn't told us, I would not have known what it is. I would have said decoration.

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  14. stevebethereNovember 26, 2019 at 6:22 AM

    I think it's funny too nothing offensive about it

    Have a tanfastic week heheh!

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  15. Great-Granny GrandmaNovember 26, 2019 at 8:15 PM

    Now I've heard everything. How do they come up with stuff like that?
    It does look like a Christmas tree though, so that's what I'd tell my child it is.

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  16. TomNovember 27, 2019 at 2:22 AM

    ...having portrayed Santa for many years, I am not a fan!!! I enjoy humor, but not this. Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your week.

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  17. Esha M DuttaNovember 27, 2019 at 3:34 AM

    Silly, I should say! It would definitely offend a lot of people!
    It's debatable what all can go in for humour and this has to be one of them.

    Happy Wednesday to you! Have a wonderful week ahead too.

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  18. An Apel a DayNovember 27, 2019 at 6:24 AM

    WOW! How funny. Well I suppose everyone has different things on their list.

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  19. JeannaNovember 27, 2019 at 7:49 AM

    I also thought, "Christmas tree." I think it's funny, but don't think kids should be exposed to it in a public space. It would be different if it weren't out in the open but then again freedom of expression is a tricky one.

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  20. Powell River BooksNovember 27, 2019 at 3:31 PM

    Silly. Besides, it doesn't send the intended message unless you are in the know. - Margy

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  21. betty-NZNovember 27, 2019 at 4:58 PM

    Wow, that's not my idea of 'art' for sure. Anything that is not child friendly or can be explained easily to a child shouldn't be place in public.

    Your link at 'My Corner of the World' this week is much appreciated!


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  22. The Desperate HousewifeDecember 1, 2019 at 1:17 PM

    I would say neither funny nor offensive, it just makes no sense whatsoever. I don't understand the logic behind it and for that reason I really don't have an opinion. It just comes across as being silly! Thanks for linking this up to #globalblogging and hope to see you back next week x

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  23. MellieDecember 2, 2019 at 3:38 PM

    Okaaay, that is just a bit strange!

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  24. GiancarloDecember 13, 2019 at 2:58 PM

    Io la trovo bella!
    Buon fine settimana.

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  25. Sylvia Graceforagypsy.comJanuary 28, 2020 at 12:00 PM

    Not sure why everything has to be sexualized? I find it offensive. Do kids really need that image? Thanks for linking up with us at the GATHERING OF FRIENDS LINK PARTY 10

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