Pope To Be Greeted In Malta By Giant “Phallic” Obelisk

When Pope Benedict visits Malta this weekend, he will be met by a giant aqua phallus. While we at LGR usually do not talk about giant phalli, somehow, this story was just too silly to pass up. The sculpture, which is supposedly a modern form of the obelisk common to Egypt during the time of the Pharaohs, is on the road right next to the tiny nation’s main airport.

The Colonna Mediterranea does, indeed, resemble a giant phallus, and its display on the main road out of the airport has been called “vulgar” and “embarrassing” by the mayor of Luqa, the nearest town. In fact, Mayor John Schembri has called for its removal as a sign of respect for Pope Benedict. Of course, many might suggest adding one smaller obelisk to one side and two smaller ones on the other and a fourth obelisk lying on its side in front of them to greet the Pope as he arrives.

The statue has been on display there since 2006. The artist Paul Vella Critien has called his critics “uneducated” and “ignorant”. Of course, one could also say that they are barbaric.
[link to lezgetreal.com]