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rpannier

(24,325 posts) Tue May 10, 2016, 08:15 PM May 2016

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Idiot Smashes 120+ Year Old Statue

According to Reuters, some dimbulb decided it would be a good idea to climb up the pedestal of the statue of King Dom Sebastiao at the railway station in Lisbon to take a selfie.
The dingus knocked the statue over, smashing it in the process
The loser ran away, but fortunately was arrested later
He will appear before a judge on a later date

No word yet on what punishment the prosecution will ask for if convicted, though there are many suggestions out there; one would have the selfie taker forced to wear armor and stand on the pedestal in place of the statue until it's fixed.

http://www.reuters.com/news/picture/selfie-gone-wrong-fells-126-year-old-sta?articleId=USKCN0XV28Z&slideId=1135771273

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Idiot Smashes 120+ Year Old Statue (Original Post) rpannier May 2016 OP

I like that idea of having him "replace" the statue. dixiegrrrrl May 2016 #1

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)

1. I like that idea of having him "replace" the statue.

Reply to rpannier (Original post)

Tue May 10, 2016, 10:00 PM

May 2016

Esp. during pigeon season.

This site has pics of the after, as well as before.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3577177/A-right-royal-mess-Man-s-selfie-126-year-old-statue-16th-century-Portuguese-king-ends-disaster-knocks-smashes-pieces.html

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