Legacy Matters
Fury as museum bosses cover up naked Egyptian mummies to protect 'sensitivities' of visitors
The last time they had the chance to offend anyone was 2,700 years ago when they were wandering around ancient Egypt.
Since then the mummies have led a blameless existence, spending the last 120 years in a museum where countless thousands of visitors have managed to see them without anyone becoming in the least bit upset.
So museum officials in Manchester covered them with shrouds to protect their modesty and, following government policy, began a process of public consultation.
Josh Lennon, a museum visitor, said: "This is preposterous. Surely people realise that if they go to see Egyptian remains some of them may not be dressed in their best bib and tucker.
"The museum response to complaints is pure Monty Python - they have now covered them from head to foot rendering the exhibition a non-exhibition. It is hilarious."
Little did they know that in a few thousand years their shriveled, naked corpses would be put on display this way. Not quite the "immortality" they had in mind. Karma probably? This is just desserts for these ancient ego-tripping tyrants albeit a bit delayed. The emperor really does wear no clothes!
Posted by: Bob at May 24, 2008 8:15 PM