Sanctus Real

Touchdown Jesus was stuck by lightening a few days ago.

It caught fire and burnt down.

If you’re unfamiliar with the “King of Kings” statue that faces I-75 in Monroe, OH.  It had quite a reputation…and a few comedic nicknames, the most popular being “Touchdown Jesus” because of the way his arms were up as though someone scored a touchdown.  A Google image search will bring up a half dozen unique results of people highlighting this.  It’s also been known as, “Big Butter Jesus” because of how much it looked like a butter sculpture at a fair.  There’s even a song about that nickname on youtube.  Anyway, since I-75 runs through Toledo, anytime we have shows toward the South, it was a regular landmark for Sanctus Real.

To be honest, I always thought the statue was a bit ridiculous but mostly just funny.  Now that it’s gone though, I’m finding my heart a little sad.  I guess I miss the landmark.  However, I also recognize that there is a large dose of irony that a controversial Jesus statue was struck by lightening. I’m not sure if I should dig up meaning in that, or just consider it a coincidence.

Anyway, I hear it was insured and they plan to rebuild it.

Have any thoughts?

Ps: Be nice.

dan