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    Wow.Did noboddy notice her?

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    XIX century - so no big deal. Is not even that old...

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    Here cometh a new Internet meme.....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Holycrusader View Post
    XIX century - so no big deal. Is not even that old...
    That´s why it is funny. It would be a little different if she had done that in the Sixtine Chapel.

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    Do not worry: XIX Century, minor work done by an art teacher in a couple of hours during his holidays and not considered important. It's been a long time since an entire country laughed so hard... and been so creative using Photoshop.

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    This poor lady is getting calls asking her to pimp rides, fix Picasso's work (because, you know, it is so crooked), things like that. She's in bed with an anxiety attack.
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    She claims "the priest" authorized it. I'm laughing and crying too. The face was just too excellent, no matter what century it came from. And now all seems lost. She must be shunned and ridiculed, for months at least.

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    Quote Originally Posted by custodes View Post
    She must be shunned and ridiculed, for months at least.
    A poor lady in her 80s that only meant well? Have you no heart? As if living conditions in Spain for retirees were not harsh enough...

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    Quote Originally Posted by miguelencanarias View Post
    A poor lady in her 80s that only meant well? Have you no heart?

    No it was painted over.(hint)

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    Quote Originally Posted by miguelencanarias View Post
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    This poor lady is getting calls asking her to pimp rides, fix Picasso's work (because, you know, it is so crooked),
    things like that. She's in bed with an anxiety attack.

    Bloody hell this is funny!

    I love this story and the ruthlessness of people's humour!

    Long Live The Human Race!


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    I'll be honest, this reminded me of that mr.bean movie from waaaay back

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    OMG that is funny Chulo.
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    I'm still laughing. After weeks, it is still funny. I wonder how long before she realized she was screwing up and how long she still worked on it after trying to fix the screw up?

    Has she an art school to blame or did Sister Marie Antoinette just tell her she was talented in the 3rd grade?

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    Fixing / restoring an ancient object is a fascinating task, as long as you´re qualified or skilled enough.

    I´ve done some "works" in old ornaments and even a couple of old and not valuable at all paintings, with good outcomes.

    But I have rejected way more chores. And here´s why:

    Because in doubt, don´t touch it !

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