Rome's famed 'Spelacchio' (Mangy)
Christmas tree may become an updated version of the famous
Pasquino ancient Roman statue used to post anonymous criticism
of the city's rulers, sources at city hall said Tuesday.
The tree, which was likened to a toilet brush and slammed as
a symbol of municipal ineptitude before rallying as a tourist
draw and 'tree of desires' which people pinned their wishes and
messages of solidarity on, may also be chopped up and sold, they
said.
Spelacchio's destiny will be known after it is taken down
next week, they said.
The idea of putting it in a museum seems an outside bet, the
sources said.
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