Human body exhibit

[mayflowers]

Is anyone else totally grossed out by these commercials for the exhibit at the Stark Center at U.T.?
It's called "Our Body:The Universe within". Featuring real humans.
Makes me sick seeing those commercials.
How can people look at those bodies and not think of that person as once being just like themselves. Alive with feelings and soul. Human bodies should be laid to rest with respect when ever possible.

[lmam88]

Is anyone else totally grossed out by these commercials for the exhibit at the Stark Center at U.T.?
It's called "Our Body:The Universe within". Featuring real humans.
Makes me sick seeing those commercials.
How can people look at those bodies and not think of that person as once being just like themselves. Alive with feelings and soul. Human bodies should be laid to rest with respect when ever possible.


News to me. What channel are the commericals advertsing on? I know there are quite a few people who donate their bodies to Universitys for research.

[mayflowers]

I saw the commercial twice last night on two different stations.
I can only remember one for sure,that's KVUE Channel 24.

[lmam88]

I saw the commercial twice last night on two different stations.
I can only remember one for sure,that's KVUE Channel 24.

Ok, I will pay closer attention.

[nosefornews]

If it's the one I think it is, I saw the display down at the Witte Museum in San Antonio a couple of years ago. If you are interested in biology, human anatomy, a science student it's fantastic. If you're not, then yes you will end up with a queasy stomach.

Now at the Witte, part of it was also a display on fetus development that was incredible, so for those of you arguing abortion i would suggest you go view it and stand back and listen to the comments from those who view it.

There is NOTHING sensationalistic about the display, there is nothing gory and if you do go and view it, I guarantee that you will begin to have a new view of and respect for the human body.

[cougargirl78]

My hubby and I went to von Hagens' Body Worlds and the Brain exhibit when we were in Philly late last year and it was so amazing! I did not think that I would be impressed and was afraid of being grossed out, but it was so fascinating! I recommend it!

[countryboy]

If I wanted to see anything Plastisized I would get a stretch Armstrong.. Ya wont see me in there looking at these figures. Ashes to ashes,dust to dust I always say.

[nosefornews]

If I wanted to see anything Plastisized I would get a stretch Armstrong.. Ya wont see me in there looking at these figures. Ashes to ashes,dust to dust I always say.

Heaven forbid you should step out of your comfort zone and learn anything

[ladybutton]

I'm off to look up the Stark Center at UT and see if this exhibit is still on. My daughter wants to go see it, and maybe we'll go this weekend.

[ladybutton]

Mayflowers, I can understand how you would feel grossed out the first time you were confronted by the commercial (which I have not seen since I don't watch tv).

Yes, they were real people like us. The difference is life. I don't believe that the bodies used for this exhibit contain the spirits, the personalities, the self-hood of the people who used the bodies during their lifetimes. Those spirits and personalities remain intact, but not in those bodies. They're just husks that have been shed.

Modern medical science and technology could only have developed to such remarkable levels with the knowledge acquired from the study of bodies that people abandoned at death. Whatever the problems with the health care system (let's not go there!), the truth remains that our society has more access to better medical care than ever before, and in part, we need to thank those folks who donated to science their bodies when they no longer needed them.

I'm looking forward to seeing this exhibit, although I wish it cost less than $21 per person.

[nosefornews]

Ladybutton,

I'd be interested in hearing if they have still have the fetus development exhibit portion of it, especially in Austin

[cougargirl78]

They had the fetus development exhibit in Philly and, besides the brain, that is what I was most intrigued by! How long is the exhibit going to be in Austin? I would love to check it out!

[ladybutton]

The exhibit runs through Oct 1, so there's lots of time to go see it. You can buy tickets online in advance at http://www.texasperformingarts.org/event/ourbody

It's $21 per person; over age 62, $16. Groups of ten people or more also get the $16 per person rate.

I'll be sure to give you a report after we go see it :)

[PrestonKirk]

All,
Please consider these things whether you go or whether you avoid the exhibit:

1. A young person may be inspired to take up a medical career . . . not "grossed out". Sure, you may get the "yucks" now, but when he/she considers an occupation . . . .
2. We all should be reminded that the human body -- our own, particularly --deserves more respect than we give it, since so many people do not exercise, see a doctor regularly or eat balanced meals.
3. There are plenty of organ donor banks. I was #36 in the very first -- The Living Bank of Houston (www.livingbank.org (http://www.livingbank.org)) back about 1968. Still have my original card. I was a reporter for United Press Int'l covering the Texas Medical Center.

[tarheel]

I went today. The fetus development exhibit is there and tastefully done.

It is an incredible exhibit overall. I certainly agree with PrestonKirk that it could kindle some fires in some young people to enter medical professions. I also agree with him that it actually raises in you the idea of "how can I abuse this wonderful creation which is my body" by overeating, smoking, etc.