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[–] ephrin@sh.itjust.works 91 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

Fun fact, they got ~~their prize taken away~~ the display taken down after a week because the organizers ~~were told~~ found out what this is. They got to keep the ribbons though.

[–] sorghum@sh.itjust.works 48 points 4 days ago (2 children)

Poling said the state fair board considered stripping him of his awards, but decided to let him keep his ribbons.

It was only removed after being on display for a week

When asked why Poling's miniature was removed, a state fair spokesperson said "entries submitted to the fair routinely reviewed throughout the event."

Source: the Louisville ABC TV station

[–] Scubus@sh.itjust.works 28 points 4 days ago (5 children)

Im still not sure why it was removed. Im not sure what the event was even for, but it looks like a showcasing of art projects? In which case, why remove it? It has connections to profane work, but is not of itself profane. Does having connections to profane works devalue the attatched piece? Does the piece not stand on its own merits?

[–] Tyrq@lemmy.dbzer0.com 22 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Lemme tell you about the donkey jizz sluts in the bible

[–] IronBird@lemmy.world 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] chatokun@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (3 children)

Ezekiel 23:20

There she lusted after her lovers, whose genitals were like those of donkeys and whose emission was like that of horses. 21 So you longed for the lewdness of your youth, when in Egypt your bosom was caressed and your young breasts fondled.

Iirc this is some parable/prophecy about Israel not following god's law or something. So slut shaming a whole nation.

[–] Tja@programming.dev 7 points 4 days ago (1 children)

That's not donkey jizz, just liking hung dudes. Which I think is understandable.

[–] thespcicifcocean@lemmy.world 6 points 4 days ago (2 children)

dudes hung like donkeys and who jizz like horses.

[–] Scubus@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago

I took it to mean they ripped ass often

[–] Tja@programming.dev 1 points 4 days ago

I'm sure there's a subreddit/sublemmy for that, too.

[–] JackbyDev@programming.dev 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)
[–] chatokun@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 days ago

That's the one.

[–] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

That last verse makes no sense - were bosom and breasts different back then?

[–] chatokun@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Bible uses repetition a lot. Sometimes almost like Mojo Jojo.

[–] muusemuuse@sh.itjust.works 12 points 4 days ago

Because it isn’t about art if they feel they can censor things.

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Have you ever talked to a Republican? They’re not reasonable people.

[–] III@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago

To be fair to Republicans - they are staunchly against porn, refuse to partake in viewing and stand against it's availability. And given that, had any Republican been in charge of this competition, they would have immediately recognized the subject and disqualified the miniaturist the moment it was submitted.

[–] JackbyDev@programming.dev 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Did you see the couch stain? I don't think that necessarily makes it bad enough to take down, but it's subtle so you have missed it and it's the part that is the most "objectionable" for lack of a better word.

[–] balance8873@lemmy.myserv.one 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Lots of leather couches have weird markings. It is literally skin torn off the animal.

[–] JackbyDev@programming.dev 1 points 3 days ago

Like I said, I am just pointing out something people may have missed.

[–] peoplebeproblems@midwest.social 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

It was a state fair? This is what you do at fairs?

[–] muusemuuse@sh.itjust.works 6 points 4 days ago (1 children)

You have this, the butter statutes, and fucking your cousin.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago (1 children)

IDK about you, but that sounds like a party to me.

[–] muusemuuse@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I’m a little too far north for that

Nah, you're never too far north for a good time.

[–] ephrin@sh.itjust.works 10 points 4 days ago

Thank you for the correction!

[–] otacon239@lemmy.world 19 points 4 days ago

Prudes gonna prude.