Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Weirdest Monument To Date!

I have voiced my opinions on weird ass monuments in the past. However, when News Of The Weird wrote about this one, I had to post my thoughts. First thing that came to mind was "no they DIDN'T". Second was what is next - a monument to the urinary catheter?

Dozens of spas operate in Russia's Caucasus Mountains region, exploiting the mineral springs in the area, and apparently colonic treatment is a specialty. In fact, in June, the Mashuk-Akva Term spa in Zheleznovodsk unveiled a large monument to the enema (an 800-pound brass syringe bulb held aloft by three angels). "Let's beat constipation," read one banner. Said the sculptor: "This device is eternal; it will never change. We could promote this brand, turn it into a franchise with souvenirs and awards for medical doctors." [CNN-AP, 6-19-08]

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