tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post6357026194954327032..comments2024-03-22T10:18:25.233+01:00Comments on ParisDailyPhoto: Lion de Belfort's new dressEric@ParisDailyPhotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07945292068472619659noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-14150116951255414092009-10-26T20:05:22.535+01:002009-10-26T20:05:22.535+01:00Wow, that had to take some time! At first I thoug...Wow, that had to take some time! At first I thought they had just draped it in a blanket.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10538458740992569840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-39224679190127251612009-10-25T02:34:22.658+02:002009-10-25T02:34:22.658+02:00t takes a lot of time to put the stickers on the l...<i>t takes a lot of time to put the stickers on the lion...I wonder how long it'll take them to remove it.</i> <br /><br />Longer.Tomate Farciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102741033638005250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-73246180356299735822009-10-25T02:28:53.229+02:002009-10-25T02:28:53.229+02:00Before I read the comments, pros and cons, I'm...Before I read the comments, pros and cons, I'm sure, I will say that it's kind of neat to see him look a little different. It gives it sort of an actualized look. <br /><br />But I do feel sorry for the poor schmucks who are going to have to clean all that up, and of course, at tax payers' expense.Tomate Farciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102741033638005250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-83845100591144754382009-10-24T22:29:01.571+02:002009-10-24T22:29:01.571+02:00Bartholdi also did the fountain at Place des Terre...Bartholdi also did the fountain at Place des Terreaux in Lyon.<br />http://www-pnp.physics.ox.ac.uk/~miyagawa/photo/travel/lyon/fountain1.jpgStarmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12386841450183061541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-68333002354126853242009-10-24T22:26:07.161+02:002009-10-24T22:26:07.161+02:00It was fun to see this picture today, although not...It was fun to see this picture today, although not so fun to have been stuck in the traffic resulting from the demonstration on Thursday! I'm sure the lion will survive....K2DangerGirlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-3762750025177630672009-10-24T21:08:09.934+02:002009-10-24T21:08:09.934+02:00Petrea Drummond is very often Drole, isn't he?...Petrea Drummond is very often Drole, isn't he?! <br /><br />I personally don't thing it's too bad as the lion has not been damaged and it's a fun way of attracting attention. Of course it costs public money to clean it up, but I have seen worse... <br /><br />Besides, it allowed me to make a cool photo, so I'm pretty grateful!Eric Teninhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05368181213992718196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-68344879010653632102009-10-24T20:42:42.029+02:002009-10-24T20:42:42.029+02:00I love this photo for its unusual and fun part.
Th...I love this photo for its unusual and fun part.<br />This lion is majestic in any situation. <br />If only me, I'd have sent a zillion 'je t'aime' stickers to him instead of CGT ones ;) <br />A beloved lion deserves consideration, doesn't he?Florenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-8258323424289831242009-10-24T19:49:17.743+02:002009-10-24T19:49:17.743+02:00Hmm I don't approve of doing this sort of thin...Hmm I don't approve of doing this sort of thing but it is quite artful!Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-70155885424371661222009-10-24T18:10:11.561+02:002009-10-24T18:10:11.561+02:00Drummond, you are very droll, and you make a good ...Drummond, you are very droll, and you make a good point.Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-72505032618666453982009-10-24T14:38:26.631+02:002009-10-24T14:38:26.631+02:00It takes a lot of time to put the stickers on the ...It takes a lot of time to put the stickers on the lion...I wonder how long it'll take them to remove it.Copenhagenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796348771099765268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-14297666730639731412009-10-24T12:36:46.257+02:002009-10-24T12:36:46.257+02:00C'est different pour sur! Je pense que d'u...C'est different pour sur! Je pense que d'une, il survivra, et que de deux, il doit apprecier sa nouvelle fourrure!Rob Siemannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09106961534201033583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-17496709660175467012009-10-24T12:15:24.910+02:002009-10-24T12:15:24.910+02:00How absolutely incredible! For a second I thought ...How absolutely incredible! For a second I thought it was a leopard.Jillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059152467099868300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-30342764724613733102009-10-24T11:43:44.182+02:002009-10-24T11:43:44.182+02:00At first glance I thought - more Paris street art....At first glance I thought - more Paris street art.<br /><br />It's actually done quite artistically - gives Leo an rather exotic appearance, at least from a distance.<br /><br />It's also about providing work for people. Certainly for those who have to peel all the stickers off.Drummondnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-60095641024497315632009-10-24T10:49:16.561+02:002009-10-24T10:49:16.561+02:00Reuters - October 22, 2009
The sculpture "Le...Reuters - October 22, 2009<br /><br />The sculpture "Le lion de Belfort", located Denfert-Dochereau place, is covered by Continental tyre stickers during a demonstration against job cuts and to defend the industrial sector in Paris.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-35742361808619970272009-10-24T10:32:25.884+02:002009-10-24T10:32:25.884+02:00Dear friends, do not worry
The Denfert lion has se...Dear friends, do not worry<br />The Denfert lion has seen so many demonstrations I believe nothing can really alter it ;o)<br />The place has been the starting point or arrival point of thousands of demonstrations, most of them have left their mark on the statue<br />marks were all quickly gone, faithful lion is still here!<br />It is just the way we live in our city, monuments are not so much like museum parts, they belong to our daily lifelilihttp://www.gulabigang.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-40545283101253460282009-10-24T10:02:32.503+02:002009-10-24T10:02:32.503+02:00Having checked on Wikipedia, it seems that Eric...Having checked on Wikipedia, it seems that Eric's right: it's copper, not bronze ;-)Thibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788623808410470446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-90421329750296901442009-10-24T10:00:20.268+02:002009-10-24T10:00:20.268+02:00I can't reckon the orange stickers. But the fe...I can't reckon the orange stickers. But the few red ones are from the CGT (Confederation Generale des Travailleurs), one of the toughest workers unions. And Place Denfert-Rochereau is very often used for demonstrations.<br />I also have mixed feelings about this "stickers robe": I think it's a funny idea, and it's a better way to protest than breaking shop windows, etc... But on the other hand, I hope these stickers will not be too difficult to remove, and our Lion will soon recover his usual bronze robe.Thibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03788623808410470446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-70508262777196801152009-10-24T08:05:51.325+02:002009-10-24T08:05:51.325+02:00I have mixed emotions about this one. I think it&#...I have mixed emotions about this one. I think it's really creative, yet, I think the protesters really need to get back to work when so many would love to be working. On the other hand, I have no idea what the protest was about, so better keep my mouth shut. Maybe they were demonstrating against lion discrimination? Equality for leopards?Michael Salonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10294866381143537391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-43160471008806722892009-10-24T06:58:34.722+02:002009-10-24T06:58:34.722+02:00That's one sticky cat! I'm a purist I gues...That's one sticky cat! I'm a purist I guess and prefer it sans stickers; however, I must admit it does grab one's attention and is a unique effect. Just please leave our lady liberty alone! She's fine without stickers or graffiti adorning her crown! ;-)Coltrane_liveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11449241394346466734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-4832764308669908132009-10-24T06:11:01.150+02:002009-10-24T06:11:01.150+02:00I like the picture and I recognized M. Lion immedi...I like the picture and I recognized M. Lion immediately from the previous photo. My first reaction was just like Suzy's and Alexa's. Then I read what PHX had to say. She's an honorary Parisienne because she spends so much time there. And Virginia's been there many times. I wonder if when one becomes used to Paris, one becomes able to step back with bemusement? Become a flaneur, so to speak? (sorry, no accents on my keyboard)Petrea Burchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13043950465171821852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-87091886533979966782009-10-24T04:26:21.246+02:002009-10-24T04:26:21.246+02:00I think it's hilarious. We stayed at the Marri...I think it's hilarious. We stayed at the Marriott just down the street from there, and I would have loved to see the lion decorated!donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762690167864156774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-10006845369801137312009-10-24T03:49:54.998+02:002009-10-24T03:49:54.998+02:00I love Paris. I do Eric. Only in Paris does anyone...I love Paris. I do Eric. Only in Paris does anyone think to stick a zillion stickers on a lion and make him.....A leopard? I have no idea. I just LOVE the creativity that one sees all over Paris. I think I need to move! :)<br />VVirginiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01152464973355194995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-15549765124590548132009-10-24T03:39:45.356+02:002009-10-24T03:39:45.356+02:00And here I thought he was in his Halloween costume...And here I thought he was in his Halloween costume. His snow costume was beautiful. <br /><br />Phx: I like your perspective regarding Lion central!from calinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-77051620026801875102009-10-24T01:39:47.430+02:002009-10-24T01:39:47.430+02:00And then there is me, I think this is funny and qu...And then there is me, I think this is funny and quite decorative. As I live in the 'hood pretty regularly ,I have come to know and appreciate le lion. I think it is a nice change from his regular outfit.<br /><br />Since a gazillion streets emanate from Lion central, I use his head to orient myself for one street, his backside for another, etc.<br />Hope the decoration lasts till Saturday so I can take MY picture.phx-cdgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11471590.post-74120726551227240552009-10-24T01:22:10.034+02:002009-10-24T01:22:10.034+02:00That's a little nuts!That's a little nuts!HereBeDragonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13184914538365115481noreply@blogger.com