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The Defiant Sentinel: How a Mooning Gargoyle Became Freiburg Minster’s Iconic Symbol
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The mooning gargoyle of Freiburg Minster, a unique stone figure positioned to "moon" the City Council building, has become an iconic symbol of defiance. According to legend, a disgruntled stonemason, unpaid for his work by the council, crafted this cheeky gargoyle as an act of rebellion. This bold gesture, aimed directly at the council, serves as a lasting reminder of his protest against injustice. Over the centuries, the gargoyle has captivated visitors, symbolizing the human spirit's resilience and the power of creative defiance against authority.


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This week in 1979, a Chicago-based rock DJ named Steve Dahl blew the shit out of a bunch of disco records! In the late 70's, disco had become the most popular musical genre in the United States (much of which was fueled by the release of Saturday Night Fever in 1977). Not surprisingly, rock fans couldn't stand it, so the Chicago White Sox agreed to help organize a promotion in which admission was discounted to 98 cents for attendees who brought a disco record to Comiskey Park. The White Sox were scheduled to play a double-header that day, and Steve promised his fans that he was going to take all the disco records and blow them up "real good" between games. After the Sox lost the first game, he filled a giant crate with the collected records, counted to three, and cheered along with 50,000 fans as pieces of vinyl exploded all over the outfield. Then, just as the pitcher was warming up for the second game, the crowd stormed the field and went completely ape shit. They held up signs that said "Long Live Rock & Roll" and "Disco Sucks" as a fire burned around the crater that had been blown out of the turf in center field. One eye-witness even swore that he saw a couple fornicating behind third base!! The cops eventually got control of the situation, but the White Sox had to forfeit the second game because the field had been destroyed. Almost overnight, disco stations across the country changed their formats, and rock reigned supreme once again.
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Sadio Mane, a Senegalese soccer star, earns approximately $10.2 million annually. He gave the world a rude awakening after some fans were flabbergasted when they saw him carrying a cracked iPhone 11. His response was awesome:
"Why would I want ten Ferraris, 20 diamond watches, and two jet planes? I starved, I worked in the fields, played barefoot, and I didn't go to school. Now I can help people. I prefer to build schools and give poor people food or clothing. I have built schools and a stadium, provide clothes, shoes, and food for people in extreme poverty. In addition, I give 70 euros per month to all people from a very poor Senegalese region in order to contribute to their family economy. I do not need to display luxury cars, luxury homes, trips, and even planes. I prefer that my people receive some of what life has given me."
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