Check out this startling headline: "Paris Shock: Activists Launch Pumpkin Soup Attack on Iconic Mona Lisa in Bid to Save Planet"
In a bold move, protesters aimed their activism at none other than the revered Mona Lisa painting in Paris this Sunday, as reported by CNN. They didn't hold back, hurling pumpkin soup in an act of defiance and environmental advocacy.
Thankfully, the masterpiece, housed in the prestigious Louvre Museum, emerged unscathed, shielded by its protective casing.
Taking credit for the daring stunt is environmental group Riposte Alimentaire, who announced their involvement on X (formerly Twitter). According to CNN, they revealed that two of their members were behind the soup-slinging incident.
Leonardo da Vinci's timeless creation, standing just over 2.5 feet tall and under 2 feet wide, draws millions of admirers annually. Yet, this isn't the first time the Mona Lisa has faced such an affront.
From being famously stolen in 1911 by a daring Louvre employee to enduring acid attacks and even ceramic cups thrown its way, the Mona Lisa has seen it all. Protective measures, including bulletproof glass, were installed after an acid attack in the 1950s damaged its lower portion.
The painting has been resilient, withstanding multiple attempts at vandalism over the years. In 2009, a woman flung a ceramic cup, causing minor damage to the cup but leaving the artwork unharmed. And just recently in 2022, a visitor smeared frosting on the protective glass, as reported by CNN. (ANI)
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