PWNED: Armed robbers steal 'The Scream'

[GTaudiophile]

OSLO, Norway (CNN) -- Masked robbers stormed into an art museum in Norway and stole Edvard Munch's famous paintings "The Scream" and "Madonna" at gunpoint before the eyes of stunned museum-goers.

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[Ornery]

"The Scream" was stolen 10 years ago, from Oslo's National Art Museum..."


These museums in Norway take a while to catch on, eh?

 

[ActuaryTm]

Originally posted by: Ornery
These museums in Norway take a while to catch on, eh?

Believe that describes a completely separate incident, as the complete thought reads:

"The Scream" was stolen 10 years ago, from Oslo's National Art Museum, and recovered three months later after the perpetrators failed to extract ransom for its return.

 

[UglyCasanova]

Originally posted by: ActuaryTm

Originally posted by: Ornery
These museums in Norway take a while to catch on, eh?

Believe that describes a completely separate incident, as the complete thought reads:

"The Scream" was stolen 10 years ago, from Oslo's National Art Museum, and recovered three months later after the perpetrators failed to extract ransom for its return.

Lol, no sh!t. I think he means better security.

 

[Bootprint]

Who would want to steal his Madonna? it looks creepy. Even The Scream isn't much better.

 

[Amused]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: Bootprint
Who would want to steal his Madonna? it looks creepy. Even The Scream isn't much better.

They're famous, and probably worth a pretty penny. Some insane art collector that thinks these things are better kept for private eyes instead of open to the world would love to get his hands on one of these.

I hate that crap. These things have no value if people can't see them. Think of all the art lost between thieves and war. Think of all the art that has been lost and replaced by forgeries, stuff half of us has probably gone to museams to see, stuff that 99% of the population will never know is a forgery. It's disgusting.

 

[sniperruff]

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: Bootprint
Who would want to steal his Madonna? it looks creepy. Even The Scream isn't much better.

They're famous, and probably worth a pretty penny. Some insane art collector that thinks these things are better kept for private eyes instead of open to the world would love to get his hands on one of these.

I hate that crap. These things have no value if people can't see them. Think of all the art lost between thieves and war. Think of all the art that has been lost and replaced by forgeries, stuff half of us has probably gone to museams to see, stuff that 99% of the population will never know is a forgery. It's disgusting.

umm they'd be hard-pressed to find a buyer now everyone knows that they are hot.

 

[brigden]

Originally posted by: sniperruff

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: Bootprint
Who would want to steal his Madonna? it looks creepy. Even The Scream isn't much better.

They're famous, and probably worth a pretty penny. Some insane art collector that thinks these things are better kept for private eyes instead of open to the world would love to get his hands on one of these.

I hate that crap. These things have no value if people can't see them. Think of all the art lost between thieves and war. Think of all the art that has been lost and replaced by forgeries, stuff half of us has probably gone to museams to see, stuff that 99% of the population will never know is a forgery. It's disgusting.

umm they'd be hard-pressed to find a buyer now everyone knows that they are hot.

No, there are people out there that will be actively trying to buy these paintings. Like Thomas Crown, for instance.

 

[n0cmonkey]

Originally posted by: sniperruff

Originally posted by: n0cmonkey

Originally posted by: Bootprint
Who would want to steal his Madonna? it looks creepy. Even The Scream isn't much better.

They're famous, and probably worth a pretty penny. Some insane art collector that thinks these things are better kept for private eyes instead of open to the world would love to get his hands on one of these.

I hate that crap. These things have no value if people can't see them. Think of all the art lost between thieves and war. Think of all the art that has been lost and replaced by forgeries, stuff half of us has probably gone to museams to see, stuff that 99% of the population will never know is a forgery. It's disgusting.

umm they'd be hard-pressed to find a buyer now everyone knows that they are hot.

Because there are no unscrupulous rich people, right? People make livings off of finding buyers for unique items.

 

[tk149]

Well, thank GOD they didn't take the REAL prize!

The Scweam



If you can't read it:
<Daffy's sign says "Rabbit Season" and Bugs's sign says "Duck Season">

 

[isasir]

I'm not a big art person, but The Scream is one of my personal favorite pieces of art. Bastids.

 

[EvilYoda]

I'm sure there are some great books on the history of famous paintings that never emerged to the public eye and whatnot...stuff getting stolen, copied, burned, lost...

As for this situation...you would think that they'd have a little planning in place incase another theft was attempted.

 

[Rudee]

Who exactly is this worthy of "PWNED"?

 

[Teliasen]

Originally posted by: Rudee
How exactly is this worthy of "PWNED"?

fixed

 

[Looney]

Originally posted by: EvilYoda
I'm sure there are some great books on the history of famous paintings that never emerged to the public eye and whatnot...stuff getting stolen, copied, burned, lost...

As for this situation...you would think that they'd have a little planning in place incase another theft was attempted.

LOL and it didn't look like it was that sophisicated either. They just went in, ripped it from the wall, and walked out.

 

[klah]

Originally posted by: isasir
I'm not a big art person, but The Scream is one of my personal favorite pieces of art

 

[0]

why?

 

[conjur]

:Q

 

[trmiv]

Originally posted by: Ornery
"The Scream" was stolen 10 years ago, from Oslo's National Art Museum..."


These museums in Norway take a while to catch on, eh?

Two different paintings. Munch painted multiple versions of "The Scream". The one stolen 10 years ago was a different version that the one stolen recently.

 

[Pocatello]

I hope they get it back soon. It's almost funny how easy it was for the thief.

 

[UNCjigga]

Kudos to the first person to photochop 'The Scream' and put a ski mask on the guy!!!

 

[Ryan]

I just saw that the theives CUT the paintings off of their frames - ruined :thumbsdown:

 

[jagec]

Originally posted by: rbloedow
I just saw that the theives CUT the paintings off of their frames - ruined :thumbsdown:

Pretty common with art theft. I believe the Mona Lisa has been cut out of the frame many times.

 

[sygyzy]

I never understood the point of stealing such famous art. Say you were a billionaire and could afford to hire thieves to steal the Mona Lisa for you. What would you do with it after you had it? Would you display it at your home? Everytime someone comes over, from your kid's prom date to the UPS delivery guy, they'll see it. One day someone will talk and you'll be sent away for a long time.

The other alternative is to hide it in a secret room or basement. Then what would you do? You couldn't tell anyone about it. You'd have to sneak downstairs, rub your hands and give off a sinister laugh. Lame.