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dem_z

dem_z

United Kingdom
June 2004

JUL 26, 2005 12:43 PM

It's your foot and you can do what you like with it. That includes keeping it in a bucket of formaldehyde on the front porch after you've had it amputated.

It came to the attention of police after a call from a parent whose child reported seeing the severed foot. Officers who went to the home late Saturday night found the foot, and some of Rubottom's friends, but no sign of Rubottom himself.

Unsure of what to make of the unusual discovery, police confiscated the severed foot and put it into evidence storage.

"We had to make sure that no crime had been committed," Sgt. Dan Ward said.


Some people might be thinking that drugs are involved in this story somehow.

Rubottom, an artist, recovering methamphetamine addict and occasional hip-hop master of ceremonies,


This isn't just a foot in a bucket though. This is art.

After a friend picked up the bucket at a hardware store, Rubottom added several objects as well as the severed foot - including a porcelain horse and can of beer - to make what he called "a collage of myself." He also cut off two of the toes, saying he was considering giving them to friends.


What the hell do you say to someone who has just given you a pickled toe?

_DictionaryGirl_

_DictionaryGirl_

NEWSWIRE

San Diego, CA

JUL 26, 2005 01:03 PM

Van Gogh totally did it better. confused

Onibubba

Onibubba

Hopkinsville, KY
October 2004

JUL 26, 2005 01:13 PM

You want a toe? I can get you a toe. Believe me. There are ways, Dude. You don't want to know about it, believe me. Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon. With nail polish.

dem_z

dem_z

United Kingdom
June 2004

JUL 26, 2005 02:33 PM

Onibubba said:
Hell, I can get you a toe by 3 o'clock this afternoon. With nail polish.



Woah, all I need now is the bowl of chilli. biggrin

JuniorDeputy

JuniorDeputy

San Rafael, CA
July 2005

JUL 26, 2005 03:07 PM

Hm. I wish I could say that is an original idea.... But I think Damien Hirst did it better with his dead animals.

Punkasswhitegirl

Punkasswhitegirl

I'm lost
May 2005

JUL 26, 2005 03:15 PM

can I lick the toe?

hermetica

hermetica

Cook Islands
January 2004

JUL 26, 2005 07:51 PM

I suppose someone has to say
"thats toe-tally disgusting!', right?


Or to be even more obscure..
"Gwot! I ate it!"

Blue ribbon to whoever gets THAT reference.

Jimbo

Jimbo

Austin, TX
August 2003

JUL 26, 2005 07:54 PM

you say thank you, duh

FrankMask

FrankMask

Saint Paul, MN
June 2003

JUL 26, 2005 08:01 PM

dem_z said:
What the hell do you say to someone who has just given you a pickled toe?



According to 'The Conduct of Polite and Educated Gentlemen Confronted with Unique and Particular Situations', published by Meyres and Water, Prague, 1756,




When presented with a severed or amputated portion of the body one is expected to offer thanks as would be fitting if one were to receive a poem, signed manuscript, or piece of sculpture. At the earliest possible convenience one should dispose of the offending flesh and remand the original owner of said part to the care of the nearest asylum.

tinsoldier

tinsoldier

Lawrence, KS
January 2005

JUL 26, 2005 08:19 PM

ahh, the hometown does have some special people.

Devoi

Devoi

New Zealand
January 2005

JUL 26, 2005 08:22 PM

Frank said:

dem_z said:
What the hell do you say to someone who has just given you a pickled toe?



According to 'The Conduct of Polite and Educated Gentlemen Confronted with Unique and Particular Situations', published by Meyres and Water, Prague, 1756,




When presented with a severed or amputated portion of the body one is expected to offer thanks as would be fitting if one were to receive a poem, signed manuscript, or piece of sculpture. At the earliest possible convenience one should dispose of the offending flesh and remand the original owner of said part to the care of the nearest asylum.



That is so neat! Do you have this book or did you research this on the net? Thank goodness you've put my mind at rest, I shall know exactley what to do next time .

skull

paul_adamsarc_cm

paul_adamsarc_cm

Afghanistan
January 2005

JUL 26, 2005 10:16 PM

I just had a tooth removeremoved and damn if I wasn't pissed that they were stingy enough to hoard it... my mom would have totally gave me a buck for it!

Fuckers.

dem_z

dem_z

United Kingdom
June 2004

JUL 27, 2005 01:09 AM

Please don't tell me there's a foot fairy who leaves money under your pillow in return for amputated feets. skull

a548456

a548456

United Kingdom
OLD SKOOL

JUL 27, 2005 01:10 AM

Hmmm...
If I ever lost a foot (or leg) I'd want a replacement like Nikopol's in Immortelwink