• @toynbee
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    2110 months ago

    An ancient cracked.com article posited that, seen from above - as might be the theoretical perspective of the sculptor - every aspect of the statue represents the subject being in a state of fear, due to being about to fight Goliath, hence the shrinkage.

    Unfortunately I cannot find the article, nor prove this to be the case.

      • @toynbee
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        110 months ago

        Well, that means you are my new best friend. Sorry if you weren’t looking for one - the process is automatic.

    • @shalafi
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      10 months ago

      Great article and very convincing. If you look at his face from an elevated position, it’s obvious he’s scared shitless.

      FFS, David was a shepherd boy facing the Phillistine’s giant hero! Yeah he was scared.

      • @toynbee
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        210 months ago

        Is this comment literally without content or is my client malfunctioning?

        • @shalafi
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          110 months ago

          Left it open earlier, came home and it was blank. Strange. Commented now.

          • @toynbee
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            110 months ago

            I would have been as well!