9th March 2008, 03:06 PM
I just think that one of the earliest markers of humans like us is the respect they gave to the dead (in particular their kin). So I just think its only right to give due respect. For even if it 'means nothing', it meant something to the people who buried them and also to me.
People who laugh and joke around skeletons are also demonstrating another aspect of humans reaction to bodies and skeletons -- fear.
Laughing and 'gallows' type humour is one way of 'dealing with fear'.
Arthus
People who laugh and joke around skeletons are also demonstrating another aspect of humans reaction to bodies and skeletons -- fear.
Laughing and 'gallows' type humour is one way of 'dealing with fear'.
Arthus