Slog - Comments on Rubbed the Wrong Way http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way The effigy of 19th Century journalist known as Victor Noir has long been popular with women visitors. Officials concerned about damage to the icon's groin area have erected a fence around the grave, and a sign prohibiting indecent rubbing. The statue shows Noir in a frock coat and trousers lying flat on his back, with a distinct enlargement in the groin. The effigy has been held as an aid to love or fertility. The new sign warns: "Any damage caused by graffiti or indecent rubbing will be prosecuted." Remember folks, while rubbing a journalist's groin does have its benefits, be... Copyright 2008 Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:42:47 -0800 Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:37:37 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Tony Rigga Spaghetti Lee

]]> Tony Rigga http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way#c1060780 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way#c1060780 Life Thu, 26 Jun 2008 17:51:26 -0800 Comment by Hooty Sapperticker Victor Noir is carrying. It's really hot.

The legend is, ladies sit on his face for fertility.

]]> Hooty Sapperticker http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way#c1060905 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way#c1060905 Life Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:27:53 -0800 Comment by wf How old are you?

]]> wf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way#c1060956 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way#c1060956 Life Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:13:47 -0800 Comment by squidoo From the wiki:

In 2005 a fence was erected around the statue of Noir, to deter people from touching the statue. Due to the protests of the female population of Paris however, it was torn down again.

Ah, Paris.

]]> squidoo http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way#c1061091 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way#c1061091 Life Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:20:39 -0800 Comment by seattle mike Huh huh. You said "erected".

]]> seattle mike http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way#c1061273 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way#c1061273 Life Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:33:48 -0800 Comment by Harry Palms ...be gentle or you’ll rub that thing right off.

Advice for Mr. Poe?

]]> Harry Palms http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way#c1061280 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/06/rubbed_the_wrong_way#c1061280 Life Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:37:37 -0800