Sunday, April 1, 2007

Chocolate Jesus Confusion

Dear Ask A Nanny,
Everyone is making a stink about the chocolate Jesus. Why is this less good than a marble Jesus? Please explain.
Thank you in advance.
Stumped in Schenectady,
322 Pine Street East
Schenectady, NY


Dear Stumped,
Your question is excellent. As a child I received a chocolate cross in my Easter basket every year. It was decorated with little icing flowers. I saved it until last to eat. Delicious. Was I taking the suffering of Christ in vain? I don't think so. Today things are different. Everything has a political meaning and often what was once serious is now something we call "ironic" especially in the arts. The question we must ask then is: How was this piece intended? And how can history judge since the Choco-Crucifixion will probably melt on the first warm day in May? So it's moot. And then, there is the question of explicit genitals. Dear O Dear, is there any doubt that Christ was endowed as are all males? Were they in marble would that be better? What it assures for the artist is lots of press, appearances, sales, autographs, photographs and next year's rent. Ask a Nanny has learned that Cadbury has signed him for a new mini-Jesus line for next Easter. The chocolate (milk and bittersweet) will be filled with carmel cream.
Sincerely,
Ask A Nanny

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