corpse sex show causes outrage

[Amby 490]

The man behind the controversial Body Worlds shows has attracted more criticism by showing two corpses 'making love'.

Gunther von Hagens, who describes himself as a plastinator, arranges human corpses in lifelike poses in his exhibitions.

But his latest project Cycle of Life, which has just opened in Berlin, has been condemned as indecent for portraying two dead bodies as if they were having sex.

A group of cross-party German MPs have called for the work to be withdrawn.

"Love and death are obvious topics for art but I find it quite disgusting to use them in this way," Social Democrat member Fritz Felegentreu told The Guardian.

Alice Strover, a Green party representative, said the installation was "over the top and should not be shown".

Von Hagens defended his piece, insisting it is not intended to be sexually stimulating and the models gave their consent to the pose.

The scientist's technique, which involves removing body fluids and fat from corpses and replacing them with plastic resin, has made him a multi-millionaire.

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[Gemmie 142]

I've been to Bodyworld - amazing.

As for the sex position... it doesn't bother me in the slightest. It's a natural bodily act and the whole point of the exhibition is to show the natural body.

[EstebanTrabajos 7]

Went to see that show in London, WOOOW it's amazing the detail and precision this guy has used to preserve every organ, tissue. They explain you the way every single organ works, truly worth seeing if you have your eyes and brain open and forget about stupid taboos

Edited May 7, 2009 by TävôLuDô

[Amby 490]

I saw it like 5yrs ago when it first showed in Los Angeles. Amazing stuff. Did anyone else in the UK watch the show he did on Channel 4?

[jundp 191]

I've known people who have seen this, in fact it was used as an anatomy/biology field trip in Seattle, but I just don't think I could personally handle it.

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

Not for me thx. Edited May 7, 2009 by ~Flower~

[one...two...tree 2,762]

For awhile, they were using cadavers from executed Chinese political prisoners. I seriously doubt that the people who used to inhabit those bodies had all wanted to be on display like that. I think it's disrespectful to the dead.

[Amby 490]

For awhile, they were using cadavers from executed Chinese political prisoners. I seriously doubt that the people who used to inhabit those bodies had all wanted to be on display like that. I think it's disrespectful to the dead.

I think it's a great learning tool, but I also think they should only use bodies that people donated to science

[one...two...tree 2,762]

For awhile, they were using cadavers from executed Chinese political prisoners. I seriously doubt that the people who used to inhabit those bodies had all wanted to be on display like that. I think it's disrespectful to the dead.

I think it's a great learning tool, but I also think they should only use bodies that people donated to science

As long as the person gave them permission, sure. Although these corpse shows are less science and more freak shows, IMO. It's too creepy for me.

[Dr. A ♥ O 203]

I donated my body to science but for organ donation to help somebodies quality of life. Although I don't think I would want my face transplanted onto someone else or have my body injected with plastics to be preserved and put on display in sexual positions. Waleed doesn't like it at all that I am an organ donor and now I am having second thoughts too if this is what it means will happen to me for science.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Too macabre.

[HannahP 119]

Went to see this show several times during my anatomy lab. The difference between his cadavers and the ones that we had to dissect was like day and night.

[Amby 490]

For awhile, they were using cadavers from executed Chinese political prisoners. I seriously doubt that the people who used to inhabit those bodies had all wanted to be on display like that. I think it's disrespectful to the dead.

I think it's a great learning tool, but I also think they should only use bodies that people donated to science

As long as the person gave them permission, sure. Although these corpse shows are less science and more freak shows, IMO. It's too creepy for me.

Hey Steven you should read Stiff by Mary Roach. It's really interesting and talks about all the things they do with bodies that are donated to science.

[Amby 490]

I donated my body to science but for organ donation to help somebodies quality of life. Although I don't think I would want my face transplanted onto someone else or have my body injected with plastics to be preserved and put on display in sexual positions. Waleed doesn't like it at all that I am an organ donor and now I am having second thoughts too if this is what it means will happen to me for science.

Normally if they are going to do something you wouldn't normally think they'd do with your body, they contact the family to get permission.

[fozzie 41]

Bodies is a remarkable exhibit!