OneTimeOnly Posted May 16, 2010 Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 Link to Blog Post So how 'bout that naked ice hockey player statue I mean, what the hell were they thinking??? I think this idea was kind of a flop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrideHouse Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 Thank you for your comments and sharing our story of Pride House on this forum. The objective of Pride House was to create a dialogue on homophobia. Having you share this story with your readers has fulfilled this objective. Was Pride House successful? Yes, it was a grand success we created a warm and welcoming environment for all people to come together and celebrate the Olympic spirit as well as embrace diversity. Click here to see a video clip on Pride House Pride House was reported to be one of the top three most covered stories at the Olympics reaching millions of viewers, listeners and readers around the world. In reference to some of the art instillations at Pride House, specifically on Slapshotolus, art is always subjective and some people will like, love or dislike a piece. I would encourage you, the reader, to read the artist's statement for his inspiration of the sculpture. Slapshotolus Artist Statement Thank you again for sharing our Pavilion, our story on this forum. Warm regards, Dean Nelson Executive Producer Pride House 2010 pridehouse.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747 Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 The only stereotypes being broken by the pride house are that gays are good decorators and cuter than straight guys.. Only a troll could love that statue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTimeOnly Posted May 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 I think all that hockey player statue does is enforce stereotypes about gay men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted May 17, 2010 Report Share Posted May 17, 2010 If hockey were played in ancient Greece, yes, it would've been a valid statue, but... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawnbc Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Oh for Chriss's sake it's a penis. Lighten up. It's not exactly throbbing and hard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneTimeOnly Posted May 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Oh for Chriss's sake it's a penis. Lighten up. It's not exactly throbbing and hard.... Actually, it does look like it's semi, and frankly, a naked ice hockey player statue is utterly ridiculous. I have no problem with penises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 Oh for Chriss's sake it's a penis. Lighten up. It's not exactly throbbing and hard.... It would not have been ridiculous if a non-contact sport were portrayed. But to portray a winter, heavily-contact sport with a deadly implement no less, leads one to question the aesthetic sanity of the sculptor. It just smacks of absurdity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Rols Posted May 18, 2010 Report Share Posted May 18, 2010 What do you expect when you walk into a gay venue??? We DO tend to think naked buff guys go with any decor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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