Help the Michael Jackson butter statue become a reality. - Page 2

movie diva · 07-15-09, 07:39 PM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090715/...ckson_statue_1

DES MOINES, Iowa – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have come up with an idea for sculptor Sarah Pratt and the Iowa State Fair — instead of using butter for a Michael Jackson sculpture, how about a nondairy spread?

Officials with the fair, known for its butter cow, announced days after Jackson's death that they also would display a sculpture of the King of Pop. Last Wednesday, they said they would let the public decide in an online ballot.

Iowa State Fair marketing director Lori Chappell said as of Tuesday more than 70,000 people have voted on the Web site. Chappell said early on, most people voted `no.' Since then, there has been a surge of `yes' votes.

Meanwhile, PETA recommends using something called "Earth Balance," which it describes as a "nondairy buttery spread" if there is a Jackson sculpture.

Drexl · 07-15-09, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by movie diva

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090715/...ckson_statue_1

DES MOINES, Iowa – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have come up with an idea for sculptor Sarah Pratt and the Iowa State Fair — instead of using butter for a Michael Jackson sculpture, how about a nondairy spread?

Officials with the fair, known for its butter cow, announced days after Jackson's death that they also would display a sculpture of the King of Pop. Last Wednesday, they said they would let the public decide in an online ballot.

Iowa State Fair marketing director Lori Chappell said as of Tuesday more than 70,000 people have voted on the Web site. Chappell said early on, most people voted `no.' Since then, there has been a surge of `yes' votes.

Meanwhile, PETA recommends using something called "Earth Balance," which it describes as a "nondairy buttery spread" if there is a Jackson sculpture.

Gee, I wonder why.

Mopower · 07-15-09, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Drexl

Gee, I wonder why.

Sweet. I'd like to think it was me.

pedagogue · 07-15-09, 10:17 PM

They should use half and half.....as it'd be symbolic of the amount of plastic surgery he had.

dan30oly · 07-15-09, 10:46 PM

I have a friend just outside of Des Moines I visited last summer.

If they do the MJ butter statue I might just have to go visit again just to get a picture next to it.

*and I just voted for it.

Renee · 07-16-09, 10:39 AM

I also voted for it. Cool idea.

Mopower · 07-18-09, 02:47 AM

Son of a bitch....

http://www.kcci.com/entertainment/20087718/detail.html

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa State Fair officials said voting has squished plans for a butter sculpture of Michael Jackson at this year's fair. More than 65 percent of voters said "no" to the sculpture and 34 percent said "yes." Officials said more than 100,000 votes were cast in the unscientific poll.

"While we know some people will be disappointed, we believe the vote was the only way to let fairgoers voice their opinion in a meaningful way," says Gary Slater, Fair CEO/Manager. "With the Fair just over three weeks away, we are pleased to now move on with final preparations for all the events at the Fair." This year's display will feature the annual butter cow and a new sculpture celebrating the 40th anniversary of landing on the moon

DarkestPhoenix · 07-18-09, 06:51 PM

Mother farmers!

The Edit King · 07-18-09, 07:01 PM

&

Iowaian Butter that will not be used to form the lips of Michael Jackson will NEVER touch mine!

mndtrp · 07-19-09, 06:01 PM

Screw you, Iowa! That's 10 seconds of voting I'll never get back.

Suprmallet · 07-19-09, 06:43 PM

Landing on the moon. Pssh. It was Michael Jackson!

I blame Blu Man. I bet he voted no thousands of times to get back at us for smack talking Jurassic Park.

Xander · 07-20-09, 02:31 PM

I didn't realize MJ was up against a butter moon landing. I'd rather see the moon landing.

Mopower · 07-20-09, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Xander

I didn't realize MJ was up against a butter moon landing. I'd rather see the moon landing.

I didn't know it was a contest between the two. I thought it was just a small side project next to the moon one. Where does it say that?

dan30oly · 07-20-09, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Xander

I didn't realize MJ was up against a butter moon landing. I'd rather see the moon landing.

I'll be there on the 22nd and will take a picture for you (unless someone posts it here first).

Suprmallet · 07-20-09, 04:48 PM

A butter moon landing sculpture makes no sense. The moon landing sculpture should be made of cheese.

mndtrp · 07-20-09, 07:37 PM

I was under the impression Michael would be on the statue along with the lunar landing, not that it was a contest.

Renee · 07-21-09, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mndtrp

The concept of the sculpture will be a celebration of the 40th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s moonwalk on July 20, 1969. In honor of Armstrong’s “giant leap for mankind,” this year’s sculpture will include an astronaut, an American flag and a buttery rendition of the surface of the moon. Depending on the vote, Michael Jackson would be featured in a small side portion of the sculpture as the first pop-star to perfect and popularize choreographed moonwalking.

I don't think it was a competition, and it actually made some sense to put the 2 together. It's a shame we' never see it!

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movie diva DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,957	Re: Help the Michael Jackson butter statue become a reality. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090715/...ckson_statue_1 DES MOINES, Iowa – People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have come up with an idea for sculptor Sarah Pratt and the Iowa State Fair — instead of using butter for a Michael Jackson sculpture, how about a nondairy spread? Officials with the fair, known for its butter cow, announced days after Jackson's death that they also would display a sculpture of the King of Pop. Last Wednesday, they said they would let the public decide in an online ballot. Iowa State Fair marketing director Lori Chappell said as of Tuesday more than 70,000 people have voted on the Web site. Chappell said early on, most people voted `no.' Since then, there has been a surge of `yes' votes. Meanwhile, PETA recommends using something called "Earth Balance," which it describes as a "nondairy buttery spread" if there is a Jackson sculpture. __________________ Be normal and the crowd will accept you... Be deranged and they will make you their leader. Fnord MINE ALL MINE If you get an email from the health department telling you not to eat canned pork you can ignore it. It's just spam.

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Mopower DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Janitor's closet in Kinnick Stadium Posts: 15,385	Re: Help the Michael Jackson butter statue become a reality. Son of a bitch.... http://www.kcci.com/entertainment/20087718/detail.html DES MOINES, Iowa -- Iowa State Fair officials said voting has squished plans for a butter sculpture of Michael Jackson at this year's fair. More than 65 percent of voters said "no" to the sculpture and 34 percent said "yes." Officials said more than 100,000 votes were cast in the unscientific poll. "While we know some people will be disappointed, we believe the vote was the only way to let fairgoers voice their opinion in a meaningful way," says Gary Slater, Fair CEO/Manager. "With the Fair just over three weeks away, we are pleased to now move on with final preparations for all the events at the Fair." This year's display will feature the annual butter cow and a new sculpture celebrating the 40th anniversary of landing on the moon __________________ http://www.twitter.com/andrewveedub

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Suprmallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 21,741	Re: Help the Michael Jackson butter statue become a reality. Landing on the moon. Pssh. It was Michael Jackson! I blame Blu Man. I bet he voted no thousands of times to get back at us for smack talking Jurassic Park. __________________ Living Dead: So what you're saying is... no one died in the middle of your store when you told them they couldn't have a $10 plasma TV? I find that a little hard to swallow.

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Suprmallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: USS Enterprise Posts: 21,741	Re: Help the Michael Jackson butter statue become a reality. A butter moon landing sculpture makes no sense. The moon landing sculpture should be made of cheese. __________________ Living Dead: So what you're saying is... no one died in the middle of your store when you told them they couldn't have a $10 plasma TV? I find that a little hard to swallow.

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mndtrp DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: May 2004 Location: a mile high, give or take a few feet Posts: 8,272	Re: Help the Michael Jackson butter statue become a reality. I was under the impression Michael would be on the statue along with the lunar landing, not that it was a contest.