The first line of the story is, "A replica of Michelangelo's Renaissance sculpture David that was erected suddenly last summer is unnerving residents of a Japan town." (Unintentional pun? -- but David is decidedly not erect.)

Do you think they should go with Calvin Klein or Fruit of the Loom? Probably a jock strap would be deemed inappropriate. Boxers might maintain decency best. Anyone know what underwear looked liked during the Renaissance? We wouldn't want anachronistic clothing marring the statue.

Japan town demands underwear for Michelangelo's David

Agence France-Presse reports — A replica of Michelangelo's Renaissance sculpture David that was erected suddenly last summer is unnerving residents of a Japanese town (http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/ar ... =CNG.46825 b43a0b138dae7578a97733c520f.801), with some calling for the naked masterpiece to be given underwear.

The 16 foot tall marble statue was donated by a businessman who hails from the area around Okuizumo. [In Shimane-ken in western Japan]

"It is the first time we have had anything like this in our town. Perhaps people were perplexed," town official Yoji Morinaga said.

http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2013 ... david?lite

Some of the old Popes demanded fig leaves and other simply took hammer and chisel to the manly bits and bobs.

Actually, David the model must have been very cold that day Michelangelo sculpted him.

No, David definitely is not erect. (Avatar taken with my little Nokia cell phone.)

When in Rome..... (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=83VVuigru1E)

We shall have to convene a panel of experts.... (http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=rela ... azM0wy0lVk)