More than 1,000 plastic garden gnomes with arms outstretched in the Hitler salute stand in military formation in an historic area of Straubing, Bavaria. The satiric exhibit, upsetting to many locals, will be on display in the city for a couple more days. While the garden gnomes have made their way into various art galleries, they’ve not been so publicly displayed in the past.

The artist Ottmar Horl has had to defend his work. Nazi symbols can’t be displayed in Germany, but the controversial exhibit was allowed to stand since a German court ruled the garden gnomes are intended as artistic satire. The artist wants the gnomes to send a message about the political disease he believes is still present in his country.

Have you seen this exhibit in person in a gallery or in Straubing?

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Gnomes Giving Hitler Salute on Display

I am in the worst mood ever. With just about everyone I have encounted, I have done my best to try to make them miserable. Why you ask? No reason, other than I am feeling lousy, and I think everybody else should share in it. At least the ones that share my air space.

Earlier today I came across this website, and sent it to a friend (Tris) before I actually knew what I was sending, and I probably traumatized him (sorry pal!), as no warning came with the link…unlike you people….consider yourselves fully warned.

While I was going through the catalogue of gnomes, I started fantasizing about how I wish everyone I know was a garden gnome. I seriously need some help. However, it did temporarily make me feel better. I just wish the feeling lasted a little longer.

Anyway, next time you are feeling icky, just turn your imagination on for a little bit – and do some imaginary damage to a garden gnome (you could even pretend one is CFS!!!!) – its guaranteed to give you a little bit of enjoyment, and a small amount of stress relief.

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I am really not this sick and/or twisted