See Something You Don’t Like? Call the Government!
Someone in Texas had the idea to put a replica of Michelangelo’s “David” in his yard, wearing only a Santa cap. Tacky? Yes. Criminal? No. Still, the government had to get involved:
Then, parents started calling Big Spring city officials saying their children were asking why Santa was naked.
The city attorney determined that the statue did not violate any ordinances, but she called the owner anyway and asked him to put clothes on it.
If this is what happens when you erect a little replica, imagine what kind of complaints the city of Florence must get about the real statue, which is much bigger and more visible — and doesn’t even wear so much as a Santa cap.





That’s really funny! It reminds me of the statues in museums that have foliage strategically placed so as not to offend anyone.
So many people see something they don’t like and say “there should be a law about that!” But in this case, the parents should have used the opportunity to talk to their children about great works of art, instead of just calling the police. What a waste of a learning moment!
Comment by Caitlin Hartsell — December 8, 2009 @ 12:27 p.m.