# Jesus statue struck by lightning \[edited thread title\]
**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263
**Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
**Created:** [June 15, 2010, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263 "2010-06-15T04:43:34Z")
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### Author:  [@MTCicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MTCicero)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/1 "2010-06-15T04:43:34Z")
It was struck by lightning earlier this evening, and [this](http://www.wlwt.com/news/23900484/detail.html) is all that is left.
'Tis the end of an era, I tell you.
::sniff::
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### Author:  [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/2 "2010-06-15T04:49:30Z")
Heard in Heaven:
Son, what did I tell you about playing catch with Thor?
Aw, Dad…
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### Author:  [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 4:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/3 "2010-06-15T04:50:52Z")
Why was it called Big Butter Jesus?
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### Author:  [@MTCicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MTCicero)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 4:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/4 "2010-06-15T04:52:39Z")
Because of [this song](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gq01UYiMyHg).
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### Author:  [@Oakminster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oakminster)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 4:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/5 "2010-06-15T04:53:31Z")
Because Big Margarine Jesus is harder to say. And I think it was sort of buttery colored.
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### Author:  [@MTCicero](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MTCicero)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 4:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/6 "2010-06-15T04:58:50Z")
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.
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### Author:  [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 5:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/7 "2010-06-15T05:16:08Z")
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.
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### Author:  [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 5:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/8 "2010-06-15T05:18:46Z")
> [@silenus](#):
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> 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.
It would go over big at the board I lurk at. 😃
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### Author:  [@Northern\_Piper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Northern_Piper)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 5:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/9 "2010-06-15T05:37:45Z")
> [@Johnny\_L.A](#):
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> Why was it called Big Butter Jesus?
It appears to have been sort of yellowy and [butter-like](http://www.solidrockchurch.org/king_ofkings.php) in appearence, pre-lightning strike.
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### Author:  [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/10 "2010-06-15T06:23:13Z")
> [@Northern\_Piper](#):
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> It appears to have been sort of yellowy and [butter-like](http://www.solidrockchurch.org/king_ofkings.php) in appearence, pre-lightning strike.
Par-kay.😃
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### Author:  [@Alessan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Alessan)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/11 "2010-06-15T06:32:09Z")
Now, what did I say about graven images?
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### Author:  [@Marlitharn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marlitharn)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 11:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/12 "2010-06-15T11:42:46Z")
> [@Oakminster](#):
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> Heard in Heaven:
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> Son, what did I tell you about playing catch with Thor?
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> Aw, Dad…
😃
Just so you know, I’m shamelessly stealing that joke.
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### Author:  [@KRC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KRC)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 11:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/13 "2010-06-15T11:47:51Z")
I guess that’s what happens when you have a falling out with your folks.
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### Author:  [@Jimson\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimson_Jim)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 12:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/14 "2010-06-15T12:49:52Z")
In an act of theological irony the [“Big Butter Jesus” aka “The Touch Down Jesus”](http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/AB/20100615/NEWS01/306150004/) 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
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### Author:  [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 12:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/15 "2010-06-15T12:53:28Z")
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!”
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### Author:  [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 12:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/16 "2010-06-15T12:54:10Z")
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.
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### Author:  [@jjimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jjimm)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 12:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/17 "2010-06-15T12:56:02Z")
[Jesus on fire video](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUZ3d1tTbWg).
Wonder if he did something wrong at home.
“For Your sake Dad, stop showing off! Other kids just get grounded.”
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### Author:  [@Jimson\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jimson_Jim)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 1:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/18 "2010-06-15T13:10:38Z")
> [@jjimm](#):
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> “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…
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### Author:  [@CandidGamera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CandidGamera)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/19 "2010-06-15T13:30:30Z")
Well, he crucified the REAL one - the statue got off easy.
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### Author:  [@NurseCarmen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NurseCarmen)
#### Post date: [June 15, 2010, 1:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/jesus-statue-struck-by-lightning-edited-thread-title/543263/20 "2010-06-15T13:34:23Z")
It’ll be back in a few days…
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