Oscar Wilde had an amazing life. Love affairs, scandals , literature, and love. The man was adored by those who knew him. Even after his death, he is beloved.
In his dark comedy, A Woman of No Importance , Oscar wrote, “A kiss may ruin a human life.” But for Oscar in the current age, a kiss is ruining his grave. For years, his admirers from around the globe have been flocking to his final resting place and kissing the monument.
However, this has caused serious concern for Wilde’s family. The lipstick was constantly seeping into and staining the stones of the grave, while cleaning the lipstick caused even more damage.
To preserve the memorial, changes were made to protect the grave from kisses . In 2011, after removing the lipstick stains and fixing the damage, protective glass was put around the tomb to keep it safe from future kisses.
So next time you are in Paris, drop by and say “hi” to our beloved Oscar. Just keep your lips off him.
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