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Corpse Sex Show Stirs Up Swiss

Exhibit ignites outrage in Europe

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(Newser) – German anatomist Gunther von Hagens just opened his traveling corpse sex show in Zurich and is steeled for controversy, reports Gawker. Von Hagens discovered a way to plasticize human bodies and has exhibited corpses stripped of their skin all over the world doing various activities. His latest show revealing bodies during sex has sparked outrage in Europe. German officials moved to ban it after several called the exhibit "revolting," and it was blocked by a French court.

So far the Swiss have been supportive, according to von Hagens. "Switzerland is the first country that said from the outset that we could show whatever we wanted," he told Reuters. "Zurich is ready but it's maybe not so easy in every other town. We have discussed whether it is proper to show homosexuality and in what way. This is a very delicate subject."

Controversial anatomist Gunther von Hagens posses with a display of his
Controversial anatomist Gunther von Hagens posses with a display of his "plasticized" cadavers.   (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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A "model" from one of Gunther von Hagens' traveling exhibits.   (AP Photo/David Duprey)
An onlooker stands next to one of the diplayed corposes at an exhibit last year launched by anatomist Gunther von Hagens
An onlooker stands next to one of the diplayed corposes at an exhibit last year launched by anatomist Gunther von Hagens   (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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riffran
Sep 16, 09 3:52 AM CDT
thats just fricken gross Reply
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Wraith
Sep 16, 09 8:58 AM CDT
What, you think a dead guy shouldn't have a bonner??? Come on, even the dead may get frisky damn it!!! And they have tons of time on their hands... or what ever
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chas_m
Sep 16, 09 5:17 AM CDT
riffran, it seems pretty "gross" to me too, but I have to say I respect the Swiss for saying "hey, you guys are adults, YOU decide if you want to see it." Seems like they are the real "free-marketers," doesn't it? :) Reply
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atomick
Sep 16, 09 7:26 AM CDT
Hats off to Switzerland for treating it's citizens like big boys and girls. Reply
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Dr.Gonzo
Sep 16, 09 10:52 AM CDT
hmmm if you dont like it, dont go see it. Reply
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