The Body Worlds exhibit

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by Taualumna

It's still touring?

There is more than one Body Worlds "edition" that tours. For example, the one that came to Vancouver was different from the one shown in the "Casino Royale" movie (and both were "real" Body Worlds exhibits...not knockoffs.)

[Thetagirl218]

It was in Tampa a few years ago, and it caused quite a stir. Charlie Crist then Attorney General( Now Governor and potential VP running mate) acutally banned the exihibt for a while. Then after like a week of being delayed it was allowed to be on display.

I didn't go as it just grossed me out. Not my kind of thing.

[PeppyGPhiB]

I went to BODIES: The Exhibition when it was in Seattle a couple years ago and everyone there seemed to think it was fascinating. I didn't hear any "Ewwwwwwwww!"s, even from the kids that were there. It isn't gross - it's the way your body looks underneath your skin!

On the other hand, I thought the way they were displayed in the Body Works/Worlds exhibit in Casino Royale (around a poker table, etc.) was tacky and seemed to make a mockery of the human body.

[ZTAMich]

Ew. Will not go see the Bodies exhibit or anything like this. EWWW

[DaemonSeid]

Ok...i have to ask for every one that has said 'eeewww' what are your reasons?

[Dionysus]

Has anyone watched the 60 minutes (or was it 20/20) show about BW? It is believed that the bodies are executed prisoners from China, and NOT bodies donated to science. Creepy.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by Dionysus

Has anyone watched the 60 minutes (or was it 20/20) show about BW? It is believed that the bodies are executed prisoners from China, and NOT bodies donated to science. Creepy.

I saw it and supposedly that was one of the 'knock off' ones that had the issue....

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Ok...i have to ask for every one that has said 'eeewww' what are your reasons?

I didn't say "eeeew", but when I went to the exhibit, the one that heebed me out a bit was where the guy was holding his skin. That grossed me out and made me think of Silence of the Lambs (for obvious reasons).

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Ok...i have to ask for every one that has said 'eeewww' what are your reasons?

It's just gross. I also think it's mildly disrespectful to the dead, but that's just me.

[Kevlar281]

I went last time it was in Houston. I thought it was fascinating. However, anything to do with the baby fetuses I found a bit sad. I think my favorite part of the exhibit was a chicken that had everything removed but its blood vessels.

[AlphaFrog]

It came to Discovery Place here in Charlotte. We were there on the last day of its run. My friend wanted to go, so she went in and took my son, and the daughter and I looked at other things. I can't handle dead things. If my cat catches a mouse and my husband's not home, I will make my dad drive over here and get rid of it, as I hide in the farthest room in the house away from it.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

It's just gross. I also think it's mildly disrespectful to the dead, but that's just me.

Ok...good point Senusret I because there have been a lot of ethical questions about how the bodies have been obtained and what is being done with them....so....then....even if people do legitimately donate their bodies to this project, do you still think that there is still some disrespect towards them even though these people know what they are signing up for?

[AlexMack]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

It's just gross. I also think it's mildly disrespectful to the dead, but that's just me.

Glad you're not in medicine. I loved the exhibit. I also think that the dead signed up for it so it's what they wanted.

I think when you die, you're just a shell at that point.

I adored the man hanging from the still rings in the Iron Cross with all the muscles splayed out. The human body truly is a wonder. BUT IT WAS SO HOT IN THE EXHIBIT. We went December 26th, abnormally warm for a Boston night, and I decided to wear my new thick pink wool cardie from Old Navy and practically passed out from overheating. Damn.

I'd go again though. Absolutely. I am a nerd for all things medical. I think I could pass the NCLEX-RN just by helping my mother review for it. Medicine fascinates me. Plus, it's unlikely I'll get to do gross anatomy in medical school and dissect a cadaver so the exhibit is as close as I can get.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Ok...good point Senusret I because there have been a lot of ethical questions about how the bodies have been obtained and what is being done with them....so....then....even if people do legitimately donate their bodies to this project, do you still think that there is still some disrespect towards them even though these people know what they are signing up for?

Yes. My values system might be different from most, but I don't believe in public displays of the dead for any reason. (Medical school not being public)

[CutiePie2000]

Originally Posted by Dionysus

Has anyone watched the 60 minutes (or was it 20/20) show about BW? It is believed that the bodies are executed prisoners from China.

That is refuted here:
http://www.bodyworlds.com/en/exhibit...l_copycat.html

Originally Posted by Senusret I

Yes. My values system might be different from most, but I don't believe in public displays of the dead for any reason. (Medical school not being public)

I wanted to note that photography is NOT permitted inside the exhibit, out of respect for the bodies. There was actually one guy who was taking photos with his digital camera, thinking he was SO CLEVER. His lack of respect really pissed me off, so I ratted him out to security. NYAH!!!