It was struck by lightning earlier this evening, and this is all that is left.
'Tis the end of an era, I tell you.
::sniff::
Heard in Heaven:
Son, what did I tell you about playing catch with Thor?
Aw, Dad…
Why was it called Big Butter Jesus?
Because of this song.
Because Big Margarine Jesus is harder to say. And I think it was sort of buttery colored.
Might I humbly suggest to all that tomorrow be a day of remembrance, to wit: Spend the entirety of the day in one’s boxers (wife-beater purely optional in this instance), staring slack-jawed whilst watching TBN on the tube, fasting and periodically flagellating oneself with I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter-soaked 30-inch Slim Jims.
I’ll be waiting for the God Brigade to proclaim that this is a sign that God hates Jesus, and that all Christians are bound for Hell. Just like they do when lightning strikes a synagogue or a mosque.
<crickets>
It would go over big at the board I lurk at. 
It appears to have been sort of yellowy and butter-like in appearence, pre-lightning strike.
Par-kay.
Now, what did I say about graven images?
Just so you know, I’m shamelessly stealing that joke.
I guess that’s what happens when you have a falling out with your folks.
In an act of theological irony the “Big Butter Jesus” aka “The Touch Down Jesus” was struck down by a bolt of lightening last night. Since this statue was the subject of at least one thread on this board I thought I’d share.
The thread title is the head line from the Cincinnati Enquirer’s web edition. I find there is little to add to it. (but I do think the editor deserves a small bonus for such a lovely headline)
According to a radio report the Dispatcher for the Monroe Fire department was heard to say ‘Hurry Jesus is burning’.
I believe it’s a sign from Thor.
Please discuss amongst yourselves
Now that’s a shocker, as it were. tygre and I used to see that statue often, when we met up halfway between her place and my place (when she was in IL and I in NYS) and made a Jungle Jim’s run.
I think the words she used when she saw the statue for the first time were something on the order of “Look at that big-ass Jesus coming out of the water!”
That’s hilarious!
I got quite fascinated by this thing when I read about it here and tried to find it on Google Streetview (to no avail).
I love the skeleton “after” picture: Jesus was actually a frog! That’s how he stayed in that pond for so long.
Wonder if he did something wrong at home.
“For Your sake Dad, stop showing off! Other kids just get grounded.”
No no no… the problem here was that Jesus was not properly grounded to begin with…
Well, he crucified the REAL one - the statue got off easy.
It’ll be back in a few days…