# The "arts" and the WTC

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**Created:** [October 20, 2001, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-arts-and-the-wtc/88559 "2001-10-20T05:42:08Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 20, 2001, 5:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-arts-and-the-wtc/88559/1 "2001-10-20T05:42:08Z")

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Yes, the WTC disaster was horrendous beyond belief.  
Yes, those lost should honored with respect and dignity.

But why is Hollywood, tv, and such, taking this “let’s-pretend-the-WTC-never-existed” attitude, by “erasing” any images of it from film, shows, commercials, and so on? The Spiderman movie is one example. If it’s got to do with fear of capitalizing on a tragedy, why not just donate a portion of the proceeds to disaster aid, like Red Cross, etc. I personally don’t see anything tasteless about keeping the images, as long as it is not done in a disrespectful manner.