'Lewd rubbing' shuts Paris statue

Nina 12-06-2005

The effigy of 19th Century journalist known as Victor Noir has long been popular with women visitors. This is partly due to his reputation as a romantic figure, and partly because of the effigy's design. Officials concerned about damage to the icon's groin area have erected a fence around the grave, and a sign prohibiting indecent rubbing.

Noir - whose real name was Yvan Salman - was killed by Pierre Bonaparte, a great-nephew of the Emperor Napoleon, after bearing him a challenge to a duel. According to the story, he was due to get married the day after he was killed. 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. It is said that a woman who kisses the lips of the prostrate statue and slips a flower into the upturned top hat will find a husband by the end of the year. The new sign warns: "Any damage caused by graffiti or indecent rubbing will be prosecuted."

Hsoolien

OK so if I go lie out in the street say and put some sign up about how magical rubbing all over me can be...

BonitaPajarita

And we can cover our lips w/ lipstick and kiss you and leave a mark...possibly on the penis area?!?!? In the street that would be hard though.

Hsoolien

Hey what ever turns your crank

CivilGuy

I wish more women would rub my crotch for the fun of it.

BonitaPajarita

Well Hoo it was your idea ....

Make sure you put that in your will. Of course putting the statue IN the street is not such a good idea. Heehee.