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Man Who Once Crucified Himself Allows Voters to Electrocute Him Online
- Posted on November 8, 2010 at 8:38am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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A self-exiled Russian man who once had himself crucified in the name of artistic freedom is now is staging another controversial stunt: he’s hooked himself up to an electric chair and is letting online voters shock him.
Oleg Mavromatti is once again hoping to draw attention to what he calls censorship issues in Russia. “This is a test about how society interprets freedom,” he told the English-speaking Russian news outlet RT, “do they want to use it to save or to kill?”
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Comments (32)
donottreadonme
Posted on November 9, 2010 at 1:26amThe “journalist” presenting the story should look up the meaning of electrocute.
Report Post »sadmanwhossane
Posted on November 9, 2010 at 12:30amvillage idiot
Report Post »LibertyWon
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:30pmWow, this sure beats PONG!
Report Post »SaintMichael
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 7:53pmDarwin is still alive and well.
Report Post »sharbian
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 6:57pmCrazy or not… The question of “what would people do?” is a valid one, however, it is skewed from the start because this man is demonstrating attention seeking behavior. Any one that goes through the effort of voting must make a judgment, “which do I value more – The feelings of someone who invites their own harm or death, or my own entertainment?” Most, who would participate in such a thing, would opt for the latter. And fitting the situation, we all say, “Zap the crazy A## H###!!”
Report Post »proudinfidel54
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 4:53pmThis is just like Doctor Who’s episode Vengance on Varos lol
Report Post »freestaterev
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 4:27pmAs someone who spent years in the art department of a college, I was exposed people pushing the boundaries of “what is art”. In the U.S. we have freedom of expression. But I also have the freedom to express my opinion…and my opinion is, “that guy is an idiot”.
Report Post »NHABE64
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 2:31pmI am not really sure what to make of him. Is he actually an intellectual who knows exactly what he is doing, or is he just completely out of his freaking mind ?
Report Post »Eyeball
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 1:51pmI wish we could hook this up to every person in Congress to help control their spending decisions. Seriously this guy is a kook. He shouldn’t be allowed publicity.
Report Post »trhoma6432
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 1:11pmQueer how he picked Bulgaria to flee to. The political powers (not the people voting) in Sofia became one of the first along with Albania to declare itself an atheist state. Denegrate someone’s religious belief, then flee to a self professed atheist state for protection. “Let the devil protect him in Hell”, strange axiom of life.
Report Post »The Monster
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 1:10pmThe title of this story is incorrect. The word “electrocute” refers to death by electricity. He is only allowing himself to be “shocked”, not “electrocuted”.
Report Post »CALL ME SNAKE
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 10:59amMy first reaction was: Really? This is what we’ve come to? As I think on it I will concede that he has a point, but he has a convoluted way of making it. One cannot deny that he is a “true believer” of his point of view. If not then he is truly nuts.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 10:16amthis guy may be a boob but he has a point.
Report Post »mistercondo
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 10:11amNancy Pelosi would be perfect candidate for a trial run.
Report Post »metalurgy
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 9:47amThis is not news. Who cares.
Report Post »HONORQUEST
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 9:37amDanglingbags?
Report Post »Spokavriel
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 9:21amJust how suicidal is this insane man? Sure I know its possible to set up the chair with low enough wattage to be easily survivable. Did you know you could survive almost any voltage so long as the wattage is low enough?
Report Post »Cliff
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 11:40pmamperage, not wattage!
Report Post »GBRinMN
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 9:03amJeffy? Is that you Jeffy??
Report Post »Star Spangled
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 8:51amWOW ! Does this mean we will soon get a chance to vote on who we want in the chair ? Geeeez !
Report Post »GWSchool.Net
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 8:49amThe world is desperate for freedom, and we are giving ours away.
Report Post »SND97
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 8:49amHe has to be a Liberal, and watches MSNBC WAY to much
Report Post »HouseNegro
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 8:45amSomeone turn up the juice, their is enough damage to the gene pool already.
Report Post »john seven eighteen
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 8:43amNot only is he a nutcase, he also copied this idea from the movies (forgot which one). It’s all about me, me, me.
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on November 9, 2010 at 12:10amYou are right – the guy in the movie was executing people by how many viewers he got – damn I will be up all night trying to think of the name of the movie – he started with a kitten first – is that the movie?
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DimmuBorgir
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 8:43amattention whore?
Report Post »Hondaman
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 8:41amHmmmm . . . . . . wow, what people will do to get some recognition.
Report Post »HKS
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 8:46amNice idea, all politicians should be so equipped.
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 9:08amTo be honest, this man has some mega-scaled issues to deal with. Not to mention one huge love for punishment to himself.
http://www.artinphoenix.com/gallery/grimm
Report Post »snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 9:23amThis link was provided by blazer Grandmaof5 yesterday, it allows people to grade the congress and make contact with them. It is an interesting sight, while we cannot obviously electrocute them, this can help put pressure on each one to make the changes we need for the nations restoration.
http://www.gradegov.com
Thanks Grandmaof5.
Report Post »untameable-kate
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 10:40amObviously a cry for attention, but what kind of animal clicks on the prompt that electricutes another human being, a complete stranger who has done nothing to hurt anyone ? Yeah he is a moron who insulted alot of people with the crucifiction thing , but not a good excuse to do physical harm to him.
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