tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204080274406469.post7026650403033310717..comments2023-05-27T01:23:41.984-07:00Comments on Barbaric Poetries: Iron Maidenschristopher lirettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995726854485863726noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204080274406469.post-9861078695186604512011-05-20T16:03:08.814-07:002011-05-20T16:03:08.814-07:00I have always found torture devices interesting, e...I have always found torture devices interesting, especially those from the Middle Ages. Although torture continues to exist in today's world, waterboarding is nowhere near as creative as the Judas Cradle or The Breaking Wheel. Granted that inhumane features of the medieval devices were a bit extreme, I imagine that they would serve as a powerful deterrent. Even though the Iron Maiden may have been a hoax, it still plays largely into our curiosity into a time where the use of torture devices was popular as a public spectacle of violence.Jordan Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07335848320310400817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204080274406469.post-81361306581405336142011-05-19T17:38:01.118-07:002011-05-19T17:38:01.118-07:00These contraptions mentioned above have a strong f...These contraptions mentioned above have a strong fear factor imposed upon them. The device may not be used but they effect everyone with knowledge of them. I believe symbolism is a powerful tool for influencing the masses. The illusionary spell casted upon the viewer is the most efficient way to promote an idea whether it be for justice, liberty, or power.Peter Newmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934655538733095619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9204080274406469.post-10675744615450309102011-05-15T11:57:23.813-07:002011-05-15T11:57:23.813-07:00The Tower of London is one of England's most p...The Tower of London is one of England's most popular tourist attractions. The castle was used as a prison for many many years, and today its central tower holds a museum of Torture. I visited the castle in 4th grade, and still remember the executioners' axe collection, the iron sodomy rod (which was to be warmed in fire before use,) and the famous penis scissors. Thousands of tourists pay money every year to see these gruesome contraptions, which supports our basic attraction to violence and (other's) pain and suffering.Zahcaythicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16131616050567261519noreply@blogger.com